Soulful House

Soulful house is a vibrant and emotive genre that emerged in the late 1990s, characterized by its lush, atmospheric soundscapes, infectious grooves, and heartfelt vocal performances. Defined by its rich instrumentation, often featuring a combination of live and electronic elements, soulful house typically features deep, soulful vocals, intricate percussion, and jazzy chord progressions. Rooted in the underground club scenes of cities like New York and London, the genre drew inspiration from classic soul, jazz, and funk, while incorporating contemporary house and electronic music elements. As a staple of the early 2000s club scene, soulful house provided a soundtrack for a generation of club-goers seeking a more authentic, emotive, and soul-stirring experience. Its cultural significance lies in its ability to transcend borders and genres, blending African, Latin, and European influences to create a unique sonic identity. Notable for its emphasis on musicality and depth, soulful house sets itself apart from more minimalist house styles, and its influence can be heard in subsequent genres like deep house and nu-disco.

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Overthink
Single - Released May 23, 2025

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Afrikan Roots
Al Xapo
Alan Dixon
Albert Marzinotto
Alex Arnout
Amir Telem
Andy Compton
Angelica de No
Barbara Boeing
Ben Hixon
Benji Candelario
Brian Nasty
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Chriss Jay
Chuck Roberts
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Danism
Dennis Louvra
Dirtytwo
Djy Vino
Domenic Cappello
Dominic Dawson
Duane Harden
Eddie Amador
Ezel
Felo Le Tee
Ferreck
Fleur Shore
Gaba Cannal
Harpoon
HoneyLuv
Ilario Liburni
J-Tek
Jamie 3:26
Jason Herd
Jimi Latifi
Jnr SA
Joezi
Jonny Miller
Josh Milan
KPD
Kenny Dope
LSK
Lizwi
Locode
Luca Cassani
Luvli
Léon Phal
M.J
Makèz
Malik Hendricks
Marc Evans
Moonlight
Mr. V
Olive F
Oliver Dollar
Opolopo
Paris Cesvette
Pierre Ravan
Quadrakey
Quentin Harris
RZXT!
Reelsoul
Robin M
Ron Carroll
Rony Seikaly
S.N.E
Sascha Dive
Sbudex
Sean McCabe
Sebas Ramis
Serebe
Shebeshxt
Simon Kidzoo
Sir Vergo
Souxsoul
Stephanie Cooke
Sykes
Tayson Kryss
Thabza De Soul
Thommy Davis
Tim Jules
Tonique & Man
Trinidadian Deep
Trutopia
Urban Soul
Victoric Leroy
Villanova
Vyno Keys
Walter Phillips
Wasback
Yanga YaYa
Yas Cepeda
Yvvan Back
Zaba
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Steve Edwards
Luvli
S.N.E
Cupidon
Kenny Dope
Tayson Kryss
Shebeshxt
Felo Le Tee
Duane Harden
Jack Back
Scott Hardkiss
RZXT!
Gaba Cannal
Alan Dixon
Joezi
Oliver Dollar
Umthakathi Kush
Al Xapo
M.J
Yas Cepeda
MK Productions
Coco & Breezy
Zaba
Thabza De Soul
Wasback
Lizwi
Sykes
Tortured Soul
Moonlight
KPD
HoneyLuv
Ron Carroll
Yvvan Back
Chriss Jay
Tonique & Man
Beyond Chicago
Makèz
Robin M
Vyno Keys
Jnr SA
DJ Fudge
Marvin Aloys
Paul Damixie
Josh Milan
Chuck Roberts
Walter Phillips
TRACKDILLA
Mr. V
DJ Rae
milk beats
J-Tek
Karma Kid
Zano
Eddie Amador
Afrikan Roots
Opolopo
Léon Phal
Ezel
Rony Seikaly
Anna Leyne
Dennis Louvra
Sean McCabe
Marcus Worgull
Jon Cutler
Harpoon
Jaidene Veda
Djy Vino
Luca Cassani
Quentin Harris
Reelsoul
Marc Evans
Joey McCrilley
Fleur Shore
Simon Kidzoo
Col Lawton
Albert Marzinotto
Olive F
Mark Di Meo
Erik Hagleton
Mario & Vidis
Wilt Claybourne
Danism
Ben Hixon
Amir Telem
Ferreck
Gary Hudgins
Sebas Ramis
Jason Herd
Locode
Next Habit
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LSK
Elements Of Life
Sbudex
Sascha Dive
Brian Nasty
Aaron K. Gray
Dirtytwo
Thommy Davis
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