Welcome to this week’s rundown of the hottest Soulful House tracks making waves on Traxsource. From deep grooves to uplifting vocals, here are the ten tracks you need in your collection this week.
1. “U” (Klassik Jazz Mix)
Artist: K’ Alexi Shelby
Label: Klassik Blueprint Muzik Digital
Chicago legend K’ Alexi Shelby is one of the city’s true house originals, coming up alongside pioneers like Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy and helping shape the soulful, tracky sound that defined the late‑’80s and early‑’90s underground. Known for classic releases on labels such as Transmat, DJ International and Trax, as well as collaborations and remixes that bridge Chicago grit with deep, emotional grooves, he’s built a reputation for fusing raw drum programming with soulful melodies and vocals. “U” (Klassik Jazz Mix) carries that lineage forward, leaning into warm chord progressions, jazzy inflections and a rolling, dancefloor‑friendly pulse that reflects his roots in both house and black club music culture. Released via his own outlet Klassik Blueprint Muzik Digital, the track sits within a catalog that focuses on quality, DJ‑driven house with a strong sense of history—music designed for proper sound systems, but still rich in musicality. In a scene where trends move quickly, K’ Alexi’s work stands out for its continuity: he’s never left the core values of house—soul, rhythm and storytelling through groove—while consistently updating his sound for new generations of dancers and listeners.
2. We Exalt Thee (Main Remix)
Artists: Stacy Kidd, Tiffany Jenkins
Label: House 4 Life
BPM: 126 | Key: Fmin
“We Exalt Thee (Main Remix)” brings together Chicago house mainstay Stacy Kidd and vocalist Tiffany Jenkins on respected imprint House 4 Life, delivering a slice of devotional soulful house rooted firmly in classic dance-floor tradition. Stacy Kidd, known from the 1990s Chicago scene and associated with labels like Cajual, Dance Mania, and Large Music, has built a reputation for warm, groove-led productions that bridge gospel, soul, and deep house. His catalog includes countless 12-inches and remixes that champion uplifting vocals, live-feeling percussion, and rich chord progressions, and this track follows in that lineage with its spiritual, hands-in-the-air energy. Tiffany Jenkins adds a stirring vocal presence, channeling gospel influences and emotional intensity that align perfectly with Stacy’s trademark soulful swing. House 4 Life Records, a label that has consistently supported underground house and soulful, vocal-driven cuts, provides the ideal home for a release that celebrates both the roots and the ongoing evolution of the genre. Together, they craft a track that feels tailor-made for both Sunday sessions and late-night dance floors, underlining why Chicago’s soulful house sound remains such a vital force in modern dance music.
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3. Come With Me (Main)
Artist: DJ Erv
Label: Anima Records
BPM: 125 | Key: Emin
“Come With Me (Main)” finds DJ Erv working firmly in the soulful house tradition, drawing on warm chords, vocal-driven energy, and a groove clearly shaped by classic US and European house roots. While DJ Erv may not yet be a widely documented name on the global circuit, the production style here reflects a deep familiarity with dancefloor dynamics: patient builds, a rolling bassline, and rhythmic details that nod to both gospel-tinged house and late-night deep sets. Released on Anima Records, the track sits within a catalogue that leans toward emotive, underground-focused house music rather than crossover pop, giving space to artists who prioritize feel, groove, and musicality over hype. Anima’s role in nurturing this kind of release helps position DJ Erv within a network of producers and DJs who value soulful arrangements, subtle ear candy, and DJ-friendly structures tailored to real club environments. “Come With Me (Main)” showcases that blend of accessibility and depth—equally at home in a warm-up slot, an intimate lounge set, or a peak-time soulful session—illustrating how both artist and label contribute to the continuing evolution of modern soulful house.
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4. I Got You (Kuna Tribe Vocal Mix)
Artists: Mikki Afflick, Marcos Martinez
Label: Soul Sun Soul Music
BPM: 125 | Key: A#min
“I Got You (Kuna Tribe Vocal Mix)” brings together the soulful house vision of Mikki Afflick and Marcos Martinez on Afflick’s own imprint, Soul Sun Soul Music, a label known among house heads for its deep, spiritual, and Afro-tinged grooves. Mikki Afflick has long been associated with the more emotive, musically rich side of house, drawing from Afro, Latin, and classic New York dancefloor traditions to craft tracks that favor warm percussion, meaningful vocals, and organic instrumentation over formulaic drops. Martinez complements this with a producer’s ear for texture and dancefloor momentum, helping shape a mix that feels equally at home in intimate underground rooms and discerning soulful house sets. Soul Sun Soul, while operating on the more boutique end of the spectrum, has built a reputation as a reliable source for DJ-friendly, spiritually rooted cuts that keep the focus on musicality and message. “I Got You (Kuna Tribe Vocal Mix)” reflects that ethos, layering expressive vocals over rolling rhythms and rich harmonies, and underlining why both the artists and the label occupy a respected niche among fans and DJs who seek depth and feeling in modern soulful house.
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5. New Generation Baby (New Generation Records Theme Song Vocal)
Artists: Marlo Cozart, Corey Holmes, Larry La Birt
Label: New Generation Records
BPM: 122 | Key: Dmin
“New Generation Baby (New Generation Records Theme Song Vocal)” brings together Marlo Cozart, Corey Holmes, and Larry La Birt under the banner of New Generation Records, a respected name in soulful house circles since the 1990s. While detailed public information on these individual artists is limited, their work here sits squarely in the tradition New Generation is known for: vocal-driven, musically rich house that bridges classic Jersey/NYC club sensibilities with contemporary soulful production. New Generation Records has long specialized in the deeper, more emotive side of dance music, often spotlighting strong songwriting, gospel-tinged harmonies, and warm, groove-led arrangements rather than big-room theatrics. On this track, the artists lean into that legacy, blending smooth, song-first vocals with a steady, uplifting house rhythm that feels tailor-made for both intimate dancefloors and home listening. The label’s reputation for nurturing underground talent and keeping soulful house alive in an era dominated by EDM and tech house gives a release like this extra significance: it’s part label anthem, part statement of purpose, reaffirming New Generation’s role as a home for vocalists, producers, and dancers who still believe in house music with heart, history, and soul.
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6. Across the World (Kai Alce Remix)
Artist: Jaidene Veda
Label: Midnight Fashion
BPM: 124 | Key: G#min
“Across the World (Kai Alce Remix)” brings together vocalist and songwriter Jaidene Veda with Atlanta-based house visionary Kai Alcé, released on Midnight Fashion for a deep, soulful house outing. Veda is known in underground circles for her silky, emotive vocal style and downtempo-to-deep-house sensibility, often navigating the space between nu-jazz, broken beat, and classic soulful house. Her work tends to favour warm chords, reflective lyrics, and a laid-back yet dancefloor-aware delivery, making her a natural fit for a remix from Alcé, whose reputation in deep and soulful house runs deep through his DJing, production, and curatorial work. His remixing touch typically amplifies groove, subtly reshaping arrangements into rolling, hypnotic journeys that nod to Detroit and New York traditions while remaining firmly contemporary. Midnight Fashion, operating in the niche but passionate corner of soulful and deep house, provides a fitting platform for this collaboration, supporting music that prioritizes musicality, mood, and vocal performance over big-room theatrics. Together, artist, remixer, and label situate “Across the World” within a lineage of understated, emotionally resonant house music that speaks as much to dedicated heads as it does to casual listeners looking for something deeper and more soulful on the dancefloor.
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7. Life Will Be (SHELTER X BANG THE DRUM REMIX VOCAL)
Artists: Jihad Muhammad, MERLIN BOBB
Label: Movement Soul
BPM: 123 | Key: Gmaj
“Life Will Be (Shelter x Bang The Drum Remix Vocal)” brings together two deeply respected figures from the soulful house underground: producer/DJ Jihad Muhammad and veteran tastemaker Merlin Bobb, released on Jihad’s own Movement Soul imprint. Jihad Muhammad, rooted in New Jersey’s vibrant house tradition, is known for his spiritually charged, drum-driven productions and DJ sets that bridge classic garage, Afro-house, and deep soulful grooves, often associated with the legacy of clubs like Shelter and events like his Bang The Drum parties. Merlin Bobb, long recognized for his role in championing quality dance music as an A&R and DJ, has been instrumental in pushing soulful and vocal-led house into wider consciousness, helping shape the sound that connects gospel-inflected vocals, jazz musicianship, and club-ready rhythms. Movement Soul, as a label, reflects that lineage: releases tend to be warm, organic, and groove-focused, prioritizing rich instrumentation and emotionally resonant vocals over disposable trends. Together, on this track, they channel that tradition into a modern soulful house workout—layering uplifting vocal arrangements over fluid percussion and lush keys—underscoring why both the artists and the label remain important custodians of deep, timeless house music.
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8. Let Him In Your soul (Original Vocal Mix)
Artist: Marc Cotterell
Label: Plastik People Digital
BPM: 126 | Key: Dmin
“Let Him In Your Soul (Original Vocal Mix)” comes from UK producer and DJ Marc Cotterell, a name closely associated with the deeper, more traditional side of house. Known among dedicated house heads for his warm, groove-led sound, Cotterell draws heavily on classic US house, garage, and soulful influences, often favouring rich chords, rolling basslines, and vocal hooks that nod to the 90s while still feeling contemporary. His label, Plastik People Digital, is an offshoot of Plastik People Recordings, a respected imprint in underground circles for championing authentic deep and soulful house, as well as garage-influenced cuts, with a catalog that includes both established and emerging producers. Through consistent releases and carefully curated EPs and singles, Plastik People has built a reputation as a go-to source for DJs seeking honest, floor-friendly tracks rooted in house history rather than trends. “Let Him In Your Soul” fits neatly into that ethos: a soulful house cut that leans on emotive vocals, classic drum programming, and a warm, uplifting atmosphere, reflecting both Cotterell’s commitment to timeless house aesthetics and the label’s broader mission to preserve and push forward the deeper strains of the genre.
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9. Shout (David Morales Vocal Mix)
Artist: Vernessa Mitchell
Label: Quantize Recordings
BPM: 123 | Key: Cmin
“Shout (David Morales Vocal Mix)” brings together a powerful combination of soulful house pedigree and modern gospel-rooted vocal fire. Vernessa Mitchell is best known as a former gospel singer whose commanding, church-honed voice has long crossed over into house and dance music, becoming a favorite for producers looking for emotional, uplifting performances that can drive a dancefloor as much as a congregation. Her work in club culture aligns naturally with a remixer like David Morales, one of house music’s defining figures since the late ’80s, who has shaped the sound of vocal and soulful house through his classic remixes and productions. The track is released on Quantize Recordings, a Baltimore-based label founded by DJ Spen, which has become a staple in soulful and gospel-influenced house. Quantize is known for championing song-led, vocal-driven releases and collaborating with respected underground and classic house artists, helping keep the roots of soulful house alive while updating the production for contemporary floors. Together, Mitchell’s impassioned delivery, Morales’ polished, club-ready mix, and Quantize’s dedication to quality vocal house make this release a strong entry in the modern soulful house canon.
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10. Kingdom (Sean McCabe Remix)
Artists: Piers Kirwan, Dalena
Label: Boogie Cafe Records
BPM: 125 | Key: Bmin
“Kingdom (Sean McCabe Remix)” brings together rising talents Piers Kirwan and Dalena on Bristol’s respected Boogie Café Records, a label known among soulful house heads for warm, groove-led releases that nod to classic US house while keeping one foot firmly in the modern underground. While Piers Kirwan and Dalena may not yet be household names, their work here taps deep into the soulful end of the dance spectrum: supple keys, a rich, musical bassline and emotive, song-led vocals that sit comfortably alongside contemporary soulful house output. Boogie Café has steadily built a reputation for quality, vinyl-friendly releases that blend dusty, sample-based aesthetics with live-feeling instrumentation, helping to bridge the gap between deep house, disco and modern soul. The remix comes from UK producer Sean McCabe, a long-standing figure in soulful and gospel-leaning house who’s known for releases and remixes on labels like King Street, Quantize and Local Talk, and for collaborations with vocalists such as Hannah Khemoh and Nathan Adams. His rework of “Kingdom” brings his signature polished production, extended grooves and subtle arrangement shifts, giving the track a dancefloor-focused, DJ-friendly sheen while retaining its soulful core.
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