Best Deep House Music to compliment your DJ Set

Best Deep House Music to compliment your DJ Set

by Drew Brown

Deep House is more than just a genre—it’s an experience that transports listeners into a world of soulful grooves and hypnotic rhythms. For DJs, curating the best deep house tracks is essential to set the perfect mood and keep the dance floor alive. Whether you're building an atmosphere for a laid-back lounge or crafting a vibrant night at the club, selecting tracks that embody deep house’s timeless vibes can elevate your set to unforgettable levels. 

In this playlist from the vinyl experts at Passenger Seat Records, we’ll explore a collection of deep house classics, diving into the genre’s roots and presenting tracks that every DJ should have in their rotation.

Defining the Best Deep House Music 

Originating in the 1980’s in Chicago, Deep House is a sub-genre of House Music that features jazzy chords, lush synths, percussive elements and groovin’ baselines. It also combines elements of soul, jazz and funk with an emphasis on mood and groove. The music has a hypnotic and emotional vibe with tempos that typically range from 120-125 bpm that typically features long, evolving tracks that take the listener on listener an immersive experience.

Best Deep House Music DJs Should add to their Collection

For DJs looking to elevate their sets with the best deep house music tracks, here are 5 essential tracks from pioneering artists that will keep the dance floor grooving all night long!

Larry Heard - Mystery of Love 

Known as the first Deep House track ever, ‘Mystery of Love’ was released via Heard’s own label Alleviated Records in 1985. After being dissatisfied with not being able to give input while playing drums in rock cover bands, he purchased a Roland Jupiter-6 and recorded the song along with ‘Washing Machine’ on cassette and the rest is history. 

Roy Davis Jr - Gabriel 

Released by Large Records in 1996, ‘Gabriel’ is a soulful, sweaty late-night deep house groove that has been played in nightclubs worldwide. Written with Peven Everett on sultry Vocals & jazzy Trumpet, making it a must have track and an essential record to have in the bag that’s some of the best deep house music.

Ron Trent - I Feel The Rhythm

Quintessential deep house track from 1999 by Ron Trent that captures the essence of the genre with its smooth grooves, soulful vocals, and hypnotic melodies. The pulsating bassline creates a perfect foundation for the intricate layers of synths and percussion, taking the listener on a odyssey through lush soundscapes and rhythmic textures. This track embodies the essence of what makes the best deep house music. With its dreamy atmosphere and emotive vibes, "I Feel The Rhythm" stands as a timeless classic that invites you to lose yourself in its infectious rhythm and melodic charm.

Kerri Chandler - Atmosphere - The Lost Dubs (Kerri's Foundation Dub) 

Combining a chugging organ, sultry disco strings, brass synths & that thumpin’ kick (!), Kerri ‘Kaoz’ Chandler’s puts on a masterclass from 1998.

Pepe Bradock - Deep Burnt

Released in 1999 as a b-side via Kif Recordings, the epic 11 minute track ‘Deep Burnt’ by Frenchman Pepe Bradock became an instant classic upon its release & sold out quickly. Sampling the lush strings from trumpet player Freddie Hubbard’s classic ‘Little Sunflower,’ the 12” has become a holy grail for crate diggers & many consider it to be the best deep house music track ever. 

Why Vinyl Lovers and DJs Prefer Passenger Seat Records for Their Deep House Collection

For vinyl lovers and DJs seeking to enhance their collections with timeless deep house gems, Passenger Seat Records stands as a trusted source. Offering a meticulously curated selection of iconic deep house tracks, PSR provides a unique experience for those who value sound quality, authenticity, and musical history. With access to rare finds and essential classics, Passenger Seat Records makes it easy to discover tracks that bring depth, warmth, and soul to any set. Whether you're an experienced DJ or a passionate vinyl collector, explore the best deep house music and elevate your sound with selections from PSR’s carefully crafted catalog.
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