Best Soulful House Labels
Discover 50 Soulful House record labels accepting demo drops. Browse their roster, check rankings, and submit your tracks.
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growyour.music tracks 102 active Soulful House labels, of which 58 publish a demo contact and accept submissions. As of 11 November 2026.
Soulful house is house music that never let go of its gospel and disco roots: live-feel keys, real chord changes, and a vocal that carries the record rather than decorating it. The sound runs from the Chicago and New Jersey lineage of Larry Heard and Kerri Chandler through the modern UK and European circuit, and it lives on Traxsource far more than on Beatport. It is also the largest genre in this directory without a hub until now: 86 active soulful house labels, from long-running institutions like Salted Music, Local Talk and Freerange Records to specialists like Groove Odyssey, Purple Music and Déepalma Soul.
What Soulful House Labels Look For
Soulful house A&Rs are musicians first, and they hear harmony before they hear production. Your chords need to actually go somewhere. A two-chord loop that would pass in tech house reads as unfinished here. Vocals are close to mandatory, and the bar is a real, well-recorded performance: a stock acapella pitched over a new beat is the single most common rejection. Rhodes, organ, live-feel percussion and a warm, un-clipped low end matter more than loudness, because these records are mixed for long sets and for listening, not for a festival PA.
Submission Tips
Chart on Traxsource, not Beatport, is the language soulful house labels speak. Reference a specific release from their catalog and, if you can, the vocalist on it. If your track has a featured vocalist, clear the split and say so up front: an uncleared vocal is the fastest way to stall a signing that the A&R already wanted. And send the full package. Most soulful house releases ship with a dub and an instrumental, and a demo that already includes them signals you understand how the label sells the record.
#4Defected Records
Since 1999, Defected have been releasing tunes that have defined the scene and are now unquestionably the global authority within house music.
Salted Music
Salted Music is an independent record label based in San Francisco, California, founded by Miguel Migs in 2004. Conceived as a creative outlet for releasing forward-thinking, soul-based electronic music that is not limited in tempo, the label focuses on deep, soulful, dubby, and nu disco styles. The initial 18 months of Salted's existence were strictly a 12-inch vinyl label directed towards dancefloor-oriented tracks. Once recognized in the dance community as a source for reliable grooves, the label broadened its reach with the release of the first compilation Get Salted: Volume One in 2005. Not just instituted for Migs' own creations, Salted Music is a vehicle for upcoming and well-known artists who catch his ear. The roster features vocalists Lisa Shaw and Aya, producer Julius Papp, and collaborators from across the soulful house spectrum. In 2009, Salted Music won the Independent Music Awards Vox Pop vote for Best Indie Label Site. The label continues to champion a sophisticated melting pot of sound informed by electronic elements, rock, jazz, reggae, and soul with an emphasis on high-quality songwriting and equally high production values.
Déepalma Records
A German electronic music label founded in 2013 by Yves Murasca. Ibiza-inspired, focusing on deep and uplifting Balearic house music. With over 250 singles/EPs and 30+ compilation albums, Déepalma Records has established itself as a key player in the house music scene. Notable compilation series include Déepalma Ibiza and Déepalma Ibiza Winter Moods. Supported by BBC Radio 1, Radio FG, Ibiza Global Radio, FAZE Magazine, and Data Transmission.
Déepalma Soul
Sister label of Déepalma Records, founded by Yves Murasca. Dedicated to soulful, deep, and vocal-driven house music.
Loco Soul Records
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New Generation Records
New Jersey, USA based label, manufacturer and distributor, run by brothers Mike LaBirt and Larry LaBirt. Founded in 1987 by Mike LaBirt and Larry LaBirt, Larry P. Rauson, [a281700], [a132726] and [a281701]. Managing partner: Kevin O. (Kevin Oliphant].
Freerange Records
London based Deep House label. The home of Jimpster, Detroit Swindle, Milton Jackson, Lovebirds, Manuel Tur and many other incredible talents.
CATELE RECORDINGS
Electronic Dance Music Sub Label of Groovebom Records based in Rome Italy and established in 2022. The Label’s focus on Quality Dance Music with Influences of Soul ,Funk, Afro and Disco provided by enstablished Artists and new Talents.
#69Undaground Therapy Muzik
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Just Underground
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Deeper Side of Cyberjamz Records
Dutch trance & progressive house label founded in 1994 by Johan Cyber. Almost simultaneous with the opening of the Cyber Records store in 1994, the first Cyber Records 12" was released. 'Cyber', as it's called by the incrowd, has been a launching partner for new Dutch talent as well. Continuous Cool, Armin, Barbarus and World Tour are some of the breakthrough artists you might know.
Lisztomania Records
Lisztomania Records is an Elista, Russia based label founded by Igor Gonya, sound producer from Elista, Sergey Pollak sound producer from Mariupol, DJ/sound producer Alex Moiss from Nizhniy Novgorod and Johannes (21) DJ/sound producer from Prague. Founded in 2016.
Merecumbe Recordings
- SOUL Y SAZÓN Merecumbe Recordings[joel carlo] 2023-09-19T17:47:41+00:00 WELCOME TO MERECUMBE RECORDINGS Home of SOULFUL house music and record label of [DJ Doug Gomez] . [DOUG GOMEZ TWITCH]] CONTACT US Remixes, demos, bookings, please email: doug(AT)merecumberecordings.
Anima Records
heavy/experimental independent music label based in Portland, Oregon founded by David S. Fylstra and Uriah Brown
Miggedy Entertainment
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LW Recordings
[logo]] Serious about dance music, passionate about dance music compilations [! [twitter]] About Us LW Recordings is a division of music services provider[Label Worx Limited] based in the UK. This record label is an output for quality dance music compilations compiled from the Label Worx music catalogue with authorisation from the independent record labels that provide the cool tunes we use.
#93Blackball Muzik
#60Random Soul Recordings
Random Soul Recordings is an independent record label owned by Australia's leading House Music Producers, Yogi & Husky. Established in 2010, it provides music ranging from dance floor jams to songs for iPod users while maintaining a soulful focus across organic and electronic styles.
Groove Odyssey
House label established in 2005 by George Bageya. Bobbi & Steve and Michael Hughes (14) have run the label since 2008. Label manager: Alexandre Marchesson aka Hallex.M.
Masters At Work Records
Masters At Work is the New York house production duo of "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, working together since 1990. Pioneers of Latin house, garage house and soulful house, the pair built a catalogue of genre-defining originals and remixes — across their own MAW Records, Dopewax and Vega Records imprints and the celebrated Nuyorican Soul project. Their sound fuses deep house, salsa, jazz and disco into the blueprint for New York dance music.
Todd Terry's Inhouse
INHOUSE is the New York house label Todd Terry owns and runs — the imprint behind three decades of his productions and a home for House of Gypsies, Roland Clark, Black Riot, Martha Wash, CLS, Ant LaRock, Shawnee Taylor, Brian Cid, Gypsymen, Jocelyn Brown, the Todd Terry Project, Astrid Suryanto, the Todd Terry All Stars and Kelly Sajda. Distributed by Downtown 161 in its vinyl era, with European pressings via Sound Design, it is still releasing — more than sixty pages deep on Traxsource — with sister imprints Freeze Records, SoundDesign Records and Terminator Records alongside it.
Chemiztri Recordings
Strobe
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House Avengers
House music label run by E-Smoove, an American house producer/DJ known for dance music production since the 1990s. Focused on classic and soulful house releases.
Boogie Cafe Records
Bristol-born record label founded by Alex, James, and Danny around 2014. Started doing disco and boogie re-edits, evolving into a respected soulful and deep house imprint with 42+ releases. Celebrates 10 years with compilation releases.
Hive Label
Independent house music label with a large catalog of deep house and jackin house releases. Active on both Traxsource and Beatport with artists spanning multiple house subgenres.
White Coffee Label
Independent house music label founded by Raffaele Ciavolino, an Italian DJ and house producer. Focused on soulful and deep house productions.
Exoteric Records
Quality deep, soulful, and organic house label in the vein of Gorge and Nick Curly. Rich textures, warm low-end, and timeless groove.
Sub_Urban Music
Founded by Sebas Ramis and based in Palma, Mallorca, Sub_Urban Music is a house music label known for deep house, soulful house, and quality underground sounds.
Lee Wilson Music
The imprint of New York house vocalist and topliner Lee Wilson — a home for soulful, vocal-led house. A frequent collaborator of Dante Tom, Lee's voice and songwriting feature across club and soulful-house releases worldwide.
Resound Records
Founded by Pat (Smiley) Cleary, Carlos West
The Disco Express
Access Records
Founded by Timmy Regisford, Merlin Bobb, Mark Francis
201 Records
Founded by Mark Francis
Electronic Brew Records
Soulful and jazzy deep house label focused on danceability and quality production. Blends jazz instrumentation with modern house grooves.
One Tribe Records
Founded by AMÉMÉ
Makin Moves
Founded by Matt Langrish-Smith, Jamesey D
Adeen Records
Founded by Jason Wilkins
Fatsouls Records
Founded by Said Adelekan
Catch 22 Recordings
Founded by DJ Disciple
4th Set Records
London label for deep house, underground, soulful house and garage house, from underground house to minimal and everything in between. Regulars include Babs Presents, Prince Ivyson, AnAmStyle and Daniel Natola.
#29Sultra Records
Michael Gray's label.
#2unquantize
Unquantize is an independent record label and distributor that assists artists in building their brand while maintaining close relationships through mutual respect and detailed attention. The company guides musicians by offering knowledge in production and marketing, actively involving executives in client development to maximize income via music publishing and media placement.
Grin Music
Grin Music is the house label run by Dallas producer and DJ Demarkus Lewis. A home for his signature deep, soulful and jackin' house sound, the imprint — alongside its sister label Grin Trax — showcases Lewis's own prolific output and productions.
Hourglass Records
Pumping soulful house label delivering remixes and original productions with infectious vocal hooks and uplifting dancefloor energy.
Al Dante Records
House imprint associated with producer Dante Tom — home to his own productions and collaborations with vocalist Lee Wilson and others. Soulful, funky, feel-good house.
Kemet Soul Records
Founded by Dave Anthony
SoSure Music
SoSure Music is a London based label laying its focus on authentic, underground house music instilled with warmth and soul.
Infinity Music Recordings
Founded by Yooks Irfan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which soulful house labels accept demos?
Freerange Records, Déepalma Soul, Boogie Cafe Records, Purple Music, Ubiquity Records, Saison, First Word Records and House Avengers all accept demos and are listed in the growyour.music directory, alongside 80+ other active soulful house labels. Submitting through growyour.music sends your demo to the label's public demo inbox with a 14-day reply window. Labels are not obliged to answer, and if one doesn't, your credits come back automatically.
What is the difference between soulful house and deep house?
Both descend from the same Chicago and New Jersey roots, but they resolve differently. Soulful house leads with song: real chord progressions, gospel and disco harmony, and a full lead vocal, usually 120–124 BPM with live-feel keys and percussion. Deep house leads with mood and texture: sparser arrangements, vocals used as a sound rather than a song, and more emphasis on atmosphere than on melody. If a competent singer could perform your track live, it is soulful house.
Do soulful house labels require a vocalist?
Not strictly, but the market strongly favours vocal records. Most soulful house releases are built around a lead vocal, with the dub and instrumental shipped as B-sides. Instrumental tracks do get signed when the musicianship carries them, typically jazz- and Rhodes-led productions. If you cannot record a vocalist, make the keys the voice: a genuine chord progression with movement is what separates a soulful house instrumental from a generic deep house loop.
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