#6 Feat. New Releases in Nu Disco / Disco

Reel People Music Presents Soulful Deep & Dope 2025 – A 20-Track Odyssey of Soulful Dance Excellence London-based label Reel People Music proudly announces the return of its acclaimed compilation series with Soulful Deep & Dope 2025 , dropping digitally on 27th June 2025. This annual showcase of forward-thinking, soul-infused dance music delivers once again with 20 exceptional tracks from an elite roster of global artists, remixers, and tastemakers. Soulful Deep & Dope 2025 is a celebration of the genres rich emotional depth and musical craftsmanship, blending deep house grooves, jazzy textures, gospel roots, and powerful vocal performances. This years edition brings together a powerhouse collective of talent from across the soulful and deep house spectrum. It features brand-new and exclusive tracks and remixes from acclaimed producers including Terry Hunter, Emmaculate, Fouk, Atjazz, Zo!, Tall Black Guy, Coflo, Sean McCabe, Masaki Morii, Micky More & Andy Tee, Yukihiro Fukutomi, N.W.N., Shannon Chambers, Offshore and Coen, Ayce, Black Sonix, and Opolopo — each lending their distinctive touch to an array of original material and iconic reworks. Vocalists featured include legends and luminaries such as Adina Howard, Marlena Shaw, Ursula Rucker, LCGC feat. Annette Bowen, Angela Johnson, Vanessa Freeman, Chantay Savage, Debórah Bond, Vanessa Haynes, Monica Blaire, Jill Rock Jones, STOUT, Geoffrey Williams, Ellis Aaron, and Ernesto & The Basement Gospel, bringing richness, warmth, and storytelling to every beat. With soulful reinterpretations of classics and boundary-pushing original compositions, Soulful Deep & Dope 2025 offers a rich, genre-spanning experience rooted in authenticity and musicality — a vibrant celebration of soulful dance musics past, present, and future.

Adina Howard, Fouk, Terry Hunter, Incognito, Vanessa Haynes, Diplomats Of Soul, Emmaculate, James Poyser, Masaki Morii, Chantay Savage, Ursula Rucker, Daniel Rateuke, N.W.N., Nathan Haines, Marlena Shaw, Deborah Bond, Tall Black Guy, Zo!, Shannon Chambers, Fabien Myles, Sean McCabe, Ellis Aaron, Offshore and Coen, Ernesto & the Basement Gospel, Atjazz, Ralf Gum, Monica Blaire, Micky More & Andy Tee, Ayce, London Community Gospel Choir, Annette Bowen, Yukihiro Fukutomi, The Realm, V, Angela Johnson, Opolopo, Black Sonix, STOUT, Vanessa Freeman, Marcus Begg, Geoffrey Williams, Coflo, Jill Rock Jones, Various Artists

#15 Feat. Banner in Deep House

Papa Records brings some freaky summer heat with a fresh spin on a 90s R&B classic — Adina Howards iconic debut single Freak Like Me remixed by Dutch duo Fouk. Originally released in 1995, Freak Like Me was a bold statement of female empowerment, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning platinum status. With its sultry vocals, sexually confident lyrics, and samples from Bootsy Collins and Sly & the Family Stone, the track helped redefine gender norms in R&B and paved the way for artists like Lil Kim and Foxy Brown. Directed by Hype Williams, the video only amplified its fearless energy. Now, Fouk — aka Daniel Leseman and Junktion (Hans Peeman) — breathe new life into the anthem with their signature blend of house, funk, and disco. Lifelong friends and acclaimed producers in their own right, their infectious groove makes this rework a must for summer dancefloors.

Adina Howard, Fouk

#15 Feat. Staff Picks in Deep House

Papa Records brings some freaky summer heat with a fresh spin on a 90s R&B classic — Adina Howards iconic debut single Freak Like Me remixed by Dutch duo Fouk. Originally released in 1995, Freak Like Me was a bold statement of female empowerment, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning platinum status. With its sultry vocals, sexually confident lyrics, and samples from Bootsy Collins and Sly & the Family Stone, the track helped redefine gender norms in R&B and paved the way for artists like Lil Kim and Foxy Brown. Directed by Hype Williams, the video only amplified its fearless energy. Now, Fouk — aka Daniel Leseman and Junktion (Hans Peeman) — breathe new life into the anthem with their signature blend of house, funk, and disco. Lifelong friends and acclaimed producers in their own right, their infectious groove makes this rework a must for summer dancefloors.

Adina Howard, Fouk