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. Charleen (Main Mix)
Artists: Deon Cole, Stacy Kidd
Label: House 4 Life
BPM: 125 | Key: Gmin
“Charleen (Main Mix)” brings together two respected names from Chicago’s deep and soulful house continuum: Deon Cole and Stacy Kidd. Stacy Kidd has long been a fixture in the Windy City’s dance underground, with roots stretching back to the classic 90s era of jackin’ and vocal-driven house. He’s known for warm, groove-heavy productions, gospel-tinged chords and vocal cuts that sit comfortably alongside work from fellow Chicago stalwarts, often moving between soulful, deep and disco-influenced styles while staying faithful to dancefloor emotion. Deon Cole, working here in a musical rather than comedic context, leans into that heritage with a feel for melody and vibe that complements Kidd’s seasoned touch in arrangement and rhythm. Released on House 4 Life, a label that focuses on authentic, DJ-friendly house rather than crossover trends, “Charleen (Main Mix)” reflects the imprint’s mission to keep soulful house vibrant: organic-sounding drums, lush keys, and a vocal-led sensibility designed for late-night sets and intimate dancefloors. Together, the artists and label channel the classic Chicago spirit—soulful, uplifting, and groove-first—while keeping the sound current for today’s deeper house heads.
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2. “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 originators, coming up in the mid‑’80s alongside figures like Frankie Knuckles and Marshall Jefferson and helping define the raw, soulful sound that put Chicago on the global dance map. Known for classic releases on labels such as Transmat, Traxx, and DJ International, he’s built a reputation for fusing deep, emotional grooves with a gritty, club‑ready edge, and has worked with or remixed a wide spectrum of underground house and techno artists over the decades. His productions often balance jacking rhythms with warm chords and jazz‑inflected touches, a sensibility that runs through “U (Klassik Jazz Mix)” and places it firmly in the soulful house lineage while still feeling contemporary. Klassik Blueprint Muzik Digital, Shelby’s own outlet, serves as a platform for his vision of timeless dance music: rooted in Chicago’s history but unafraid to experiment with deeper, jazzier textures and vocal‑driven tracks. By controlling both the creative and label side, K’ Alexi continues to champion a strain of house that prioritizes feeling, musicianship, and dancefloor storytelling, keeping that original Chicago spirit alive for new generations of house heads.
3. You Won’t Catch Me Trippin (Reelsoul’s Trippin’ Mix)
Artist: Babs Presents
Label: Househead London
“You Won’t Catch Me Trippin (Reelsoul’s Trippin’ Mix)” finds Babs Presents and Househead London firmly in soulful house territory, tapping into a lineage of vocal-led dance music built for intimate dancefloors and discerning listeners. While Babs Presents is a relatively low-profile name in the wider scene, the project’s focus sits clearly in classic house values: warm chords, song-driven structure, and a vocal approach that leans more toward storytelling and feeling than big-room theatrics. Reelsoul’s touch on the mix is key, bringing that trademark blend of deep, rounded basslines, crisp percussion, and lush keys that will be instantly familiar to fans of soulful and US-style garage house. Released on Househead London, a label dedicated to championing underground, musically rich house rather than trend-chasing club tools, the track fits their ethos of spotlighting producers and vocalists who keep the soulful, spiritual edge of the genre alive. The result is a modern soulful house cut that nods to late-’90s and early-2000s traditions while still sounding fresh, giving DJs a track that can slide comfortably into deep, vocal, or classic house sets and appeal to dancers who come to the floor for groove and emotion as much as energy.
4. More To Life, Be Satisfied (Marc Cotterell Club Mix)
Artists: Dj Disciple, Veektoriya
Label: Catch 22
BPM: 126 | Key: Fmin
“More To Life, Be Satisfied (Marc Cotterell Club Mix)” brings together veteran New York house figure DJ Disciple and vocalist Veektoriya on soulful house imprint Catch 22, a label known for deep, vocal-driven US-style grooves. DJ Disciple has long roots in house and dance music, from his days as a radio DJ and club resident in the ’90s to releasing and remixing across respected underground labels, consistently championing gospel-tinged, vocal-led house with a strong New York and New Jersey influence. Veektoriya’s contributions lean into classic soulful and emotive delivery, giving the track a song-focused feel that fits perfectly with the label’s emphasis on musicality and message over trend-chasing. Catch 22 has built its reputation by pushing authentic, song-based house rather than disposable club tools, often spotlighting collaborations that fuse deep, garage-influenced production with heartfelt vocals. In this context, “More To Life, Be Satisfied” stands out as a contemporary slice of soulful house that nods to the tradition of uplifting, vocal anthems: warm chords, rolling, dancefloor-ready drums, and a vocal that feels equally at home in intimate house rooms and more expansive, soulful sessions.
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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 soulful house banner of New Generation Records, a respected US imprint known among underground heads for its deep, vocal-driven sound. New Generation has long specialized in classic, garage-rooted house with strong gospel, R&B, and soul influences—music built for vocal performances, emotive chord progressions, and warm, club-ready grooves rather than flashy trends. While Marlo Cozart, Corey Holmes, and Larry La Birt may not be mainstream names, tracks like this speak to their grounding in traditional house values: uplifting lyrics, rich harmonies, and arrangements that put the song front and center. “New Generation Baby” functions as both a theme song and a statement of intent for the label, capturing that blend of spiritual warmth and dancefloor energy that defines soulful house. In a scene often driven by big-room drops and festival hype, New Generation Records and its artists continue to champion the deeper, more musical side of house music—rooted in Black American dance music history, sustained by independent labels, and kept alive by producers and vocalists who still treat each track like a timeless record rather than a quick digital release.
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6. Come With Me (Main)
Artist: DJ Erv
Label: Anima Records
BPM: 125 | Key: Emin
“Come With Me (Main)” finds DJ Erv leaning into the warmth and groove that define soulful house, pairing a classic, dancefloor-ready pulse with melodic, emotive touches that nod to the roots of house and garage. While DJ Erv may not yet be a widely documented name on the global circuit, the production style here speaks to a deep familiarity with the genre’s foundations: rolling basslines, understated yet insistent percussion, and vocal-led hooks that feel built for intimate clubs as much as late-night radio shows. Released on Anima Records, a label that orients itself around expressive, vocal-driven house and dance music, the track fits neatly into a tradition of records that prioritize musicality and feeling over flash. Anima’s catalog often highlights artists who work in the overlap between soulful, deep, and classic house, and “Come With Me (Main)” slots into that lane with ease, suggesting a focus on long-term quality and DJ-friendly functionality rather than quick-hit trends. For fans of soulful house, this release offers a taste of an artist and label invested in preserving the genre’s spirit: groove-first, vocal-rich, and shaped for those who still love the art of a well-crafted, journeying set.
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7. If (Extended Mix)
Artists: Seamus Haji, Dj Meme, Robert Owens
Label: Soul Love
BPM: 127 | Key: G#min
“If (Extended Mix)” brings together three respected names from the soulful and vocal house world on Seamus Haji’s Soul Love imprint. Seamus Haji, a UK DJ, producer, and remixer known for his uplifting, song-led approach to house, has long been associated with labels like Defected and Big Love, crafting floor-friendly tracks and remixes that balance club weight with strong melodies. Brazilian DJ Meme has built a reputation for lush, musical reworks and productions rooted in classic disco, soul, and house, often distinguished by rich arrangements, warm keys, and a deep respect for songcraft that appeals to both dancers and more traditional music lovers. On vocals, Chicago legend Robert Owens – best known for his seminal work with Larry Heard and Fingers Inc. and enduring house classics like “Tears” – brings decades of emotional, spiritual presence to the track, connecting it to house music’s roots in heartfelt, honest expression. Soul Love, as a label, has focused on soulful, vocal-driven releases, showcasing producers and singers who emphasize musicality and feeling as much as dancefloor impact, and “If (Extended Mix)” fits squarely within that tradition: a polished, modern soulful house cut that nods to both classic and contemporary club culture.
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8. Both Sides Of The Moon (Remix Main Mix)
Artists: MERLIN BOBB, Masaki Morii
Label: Access Records
BPM: 125 | Key: Gmin
“Both Sides Of The Moon (Remix Main Mix)” brings together veteran tastemaker Merlin Bobb and Japanese producer Masaki Morii on soulful house imprint Access Records, highlighting a meeting of deep dancefloor sensibilities. Merlin Bobb is best known in the industry for his influential A&R and DJ work in US dance music, helping shape the soulful and garage-influenced sound that bridged classic disco, house, and R&B. Masaki Morii, meanwhile, has built a reputation in the soulful and deep house underground for smooth, musically rich productions that favor warm chords, vocal-led arrangements, and a classic, club-ready groove. Access Records, as a label, tends to spotlight this kind of refined, song-focused house: tracks designed as much for dedicated dancers and discerning DJs as for casual listeners who appreciate melody and soul in their club music. On “Both Sides Of The Moon,” you can hear that shared aesthetic in the polished production, flowing rhythms, and emotive textures that nod to house music’s roots while keeping things contemporary. Even without chart-topping fanfare, projects like this are significant because they sustain the deeper, more musical corner of the house scene, where craftsmanship, feeling, and groove remain the priority.
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9. 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 Mikki Afflick and Marcos Martinez on Soul Sun Soul Music, a label known among soulful and Afro-infused house heads for warm, spiritual, and dancefloor-focused releases. Mikki Afflick has built a reputation in the soulful and Afro house underground for deep, percussion-rich productions and remixes that highlight strong vocal performances and organic grooves, often leaning into hypnotic rhythms and uplifting, message-driven lyrics. Marcos Martinez complements this energy with a polished, DJ-friendly sensibility, shaping mixes that feel equally at home in intimate lounges and peak-time soulful sessions. While neither may be a mainstream chart name, both sit comfortably within a dedicated global network of house aficionados and selectors who favor musicality and depth over trends. Soul Sun Soul Music functions as a platform for this kind of sound: rich chord progressions, soulful vocal hooks, and rhythmic patterns rooted in Afro, Latin, and classic New York house traditions. On this track, those elements converge into a vocal mix that emphasizes warmth, emotional connection, and steady, groove-led momentum—hallmarks of the soulful house scene and a reflection of the label and artists’ ongoing commitment to keeping that tradition vibrant and evolving.
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10. Organ Revenge
Artist: Masaki Morii
Label: M2SOUL Music
BPM: 123 | Key: Cmin
Masaki Morii is a Japanese house producer and DJ known among soulful and deep house heads for his warm, musically rich productions that often fuse classic house grooves with jazz, funk, and gospel-inspired harmonies. Working steadily in the underground dance scene, he’s built a reputation for tracks that prioritize songcraft and feeling over flashy trends, with organ lines, lush chords, and vocal-led arrangements that sit comfortably alongside the output of established soulful house imprints. “Organ Revenge” continues this tradition, centering the kind of expressive organ riffs and rolling rhythms that nod to US and European house roots while still carrying Morii’s distinctly melodic touch. It’s released on his own label, M2SOUL Music, a boutique outlet that focuses on soulful, vocal, and musically driven house rather than big-room aesthetics, giving Morii space to explore deeper, more nuanced productions. While not a mainstream name, both the artist and label are respected by DJs and listeners who follow soulful house, contributing consistently to a global scene that values groove, musicianship, and emotional depth on the dancefloor.
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