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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Aaron K. Gray
Albert Marzinotto
Alex Arnout
Andy Compton
Angelo Ferreri
Barbara Tucker
Benji Candelario
Bianca Kinane
Brian Nasty
Charles Webster
Coco & Breezy
Col Lawton
Crackazat
Cupidon
DJ CZ
DJ Fudge
DJ Rae
DJ Spen
Daniel Bortz
Danism
Darryl D'Bonneau
David Morales
Demarkus Lewis
Dennis Quin
Domenic Cappello
Dominic Dawson
Doug Gomez
Duane Harden
Eddie Amador
Eva Bristol
FAM Disco
Flash & Dash
Fleur Shore
Frankie Knuckles
Gaba Cannal
Gary Hudgins
HoneyLuv
J-Tek
Jay Tripwire
Jazz N Groove
Jimi Latifi
Joe T Vannelli
Joezi
Junior Pappa
KPD
Karizma
Kenny Dope
Kerri Chandler
LSK
Lee Wilson
Louie Vega
Luca Cassani
Luvli
Lyndrum
Léon Phal
MK Productions
Makèz
Mark Di Meo
Mark Picchiotti
Marvin Aloys
Melvo Baptiste
Mike Dunn
Mood II Swing
Mr. V
Oliver Dollar
Opolopo
Paul Damixie
RZXT!
Ralph Session
Ralphi Rosario
Reelsoul
Reggie Dokes
Robert Owen
Robert Owens
Roland Clark
Rony Seikaly
S.N.E
Saint Germain
Sbudex
Sebas Ramis
Simon Kidzoo
Sir Vergo
Snad
Soulista
Steve Edwards
Sykes
TRACKDILLA
Ted Fish
Todd Osborn
Todd Terry
Tortured Soul
Trinidadian Deep
Umthakathi Kush
Vadim Adamov
Victoric Leroy
Villanova
Wasback
Yas Cepeda
Yvvan Back
Steve Edwards
Luvli
DJ CZ
S.N.E
Todd Terry
Kenny Dope
Duane Harden
Kerri Chandler
Scott Hardkiss
David Morales
Dennis Quin
Roland Clark
Yas Cepeda
Wasback
Barbara Tucker
Gaba Cannal
Oliver Dollar
Louie Vega
Umthakathi Kush
Joezi
Mood II Swing
Cupidon
Angelo Ferreri
MK Productions
Frankie Knuckles
Zaba
Sykes
Tortured Soul
KPD
HoneyLuv
Coco & Breezy
Ralphi Rosario
Yvvan Back
Mike Dunn
Tonique & Man
Markus Winter
Crackazat
RZXT!
Beyond Chicago
Makèz
Jamie Principle
DJ Spen
Robin M
DJ Fudge
Joe T Vannelli
Marvin Aloys
Paul Damixie
Walter Phillips
Josh Milan
Charles Webster
Chuck Roberts
Daniel Bortz
DJ Rae
Mr. V
TRACKDILLA
Mark Di Meo
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Opolopo
J-Tek
Zano
Robert Owens
Karma Kid
Léon Phal
Ezel
Anna Leyne
Rony Seikaly
Jon Cutler
Demarkus Lewis
Sean McCabe
Marcus Worgull
Lee Wilson
Lyndrum
Jaidene Veda
Vadim Adamov
Eddie Amador
Harpoon
Luca Cassani
Simon Kidzoo
Fleur Shore
Quentin Harris
Joey McCrilley
Reelsoul
Marc Evans
Pepe Link
Erik Hagleton
Mark Picchiotti
Olive F
Col Lawton
Albert Marzinotto
Soulista
Ben Hixon
Wilt Claybourne
Mario & Vidis
Danism
Jason Herd
Doug Gomez
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