Your Sunday Funday Deep House Playlist

The best way to combat the Sunday Scaries is with a delicious Sunday Funday celebration and a fire playlist that will help you forget how much you hate Mondays.

Yeah, but what is deep house?

Deep house is a style of house music known for having a lower tempo (usually between 110 and 125 BMP), soulful vocals, and ambient mixes, with an artful fusion of the four-on-the-floor traditional house beat and jazz-funk-inspired harmonies and bass lines. And, so many of the best deep house tracks have the notable punchy sound characteristic of the 1980s Roland TR-909 drum machine.

One of the best things about deep house is that it is just as much at home on the beach as in bars and nightclubs.

Fire up the grill, plug in your speakers, and invite your friends

We have a solid playlist of chill, easy-listening tracks that you'll find me listening to (and not just on Sundays).

And, before you ask, this deep house playlist is the perfect combination of smooth, soulful vocals and jazzy undertones, and funk-fueled, hard-hitting beats.

We start in the late 1980s with Rhythm Controll's "My House," dance about in the 2000s with some of my favorites from Stimming, Oliver Dollar, and Kyle Watson (to name a few), and make it right back to today with Dilby's May release, "Remember Me."

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Stimming's 'The Song' was released in 1999 on his Window Shopping EP, but I can just about guarantee you've heard this track (or at least a sample of it). And this track is truly characteristic of Stimming's far from ordinary, but always original, sound.Stimming himself said, "I'm neither afraid of showing my emotions nor afraid to include them in my music."This track, in particular, always hits me right in the feels (in the best way possible). So, naturally, it had to be included in our Sunday Funday playlist.

'Bringing You Down,' released in 2013 by French Express, slowly builds up to this rhythmic and energizing experience that hits deep af. In an interview with us back in 2016, Jonas described his essence as "gin fueled melodic dance floor moments from Sweden" and that just about sums it up.

'Cream,' released in 2012, is a disco-esque take on the traditional deep house vibe. Claptone, DJ and producer duo most recognizable by their gold plague doctor-style masks, are veiled in mystery, which makes their music that much juicer.Plus, who doesn't love a good mystery to discuss whilst smoking with friends?

Oliver Dollar has become a house name in house music (pun intended). And in 2014, he teamed up with Jimi Jules, the Swiss Jazz house aficionado, for the release of 'Pushing On' by Defected Records. The track was #1 on the Beatport Top 100 for over a month and peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart, and for good reason.It was an instant classic, opening with this infectious, tropical meledy and building to a fresh blend of that jazzy soulful funk that first came out of Chicago.

Moon Boots has quite the badass origin story. Born in Brooklyn, went to university, moved to Chicago, released his first track as Moon Boots for French Express, signed with Anjunadeep, and has trekked around the world, sprinkling memorable (and funky) everywhere he goes.'Whatever You Need' was released back in 2014 and, yes, is still relevant today. It's a beat that you can feel in your soul, smoothly draped with vocals that (probably) understand you better than your partner.

Yes, Claptone is making a second appearance on our Sunday Funday playlist. But, if we're to get technical, this is a remix of George Morel's 90's release, 'Let's Groove.'George Morel is a powerhouse in the world of house. He has mixed in some of the most iconic and legendary clubs across the globe, has multiple gold records to his name, and has made a mark on the industry, serving as the VP of A&R at Strictly Rhythm Records and, of course, launching his own company and label. His singular take on house music has and will continue to leave an impression on the industry.Claptone's remix adds a layer of grunge to a track that nobody knows the name of but will recognize almost immediately when it's played.

This track immediately starts strong, drawing you in with a beat that leaves you no choice but to move your body. It brings together the best combination of funk and soul. Dilby definitely does not disappoint with this track.

This track embodies everything Sonny Fodera has been bringing to house music since he released his first track over a decade ago.It first hooks you with its solid, deep house beat and continues to draw you in with this surprisingly emotive groove that is, at its core, fundamental to a successful Sunday Funday.

Are there even words to describe this track? I was sold on the track before I even heard it because Booka Shade, the house duo out of Frankfurt, have yet to let me down.'Body Language' is dirty funk externalized. It's the perfect soundtrack to either wrap up your weekend or begin your week (fully dependent on whether or not you like your job).

In the spirit of radical honesty, I found this track as a result of falling into a TikTok hole. A sample from Megan Thee Stallion's 2021 hit 'Thot Shit' was a trending sound and, naturally, a deep dive into that sound ensued.Andruss and Andres Dajer's 'Hands On Your Knees' falls more under the tech house umbrella and it is quite a bit poppier than the rest of our Sunday Funday playlist. But the sublime fusion of the beat, rhythm, and sampled lyrics was too perfect not to include. Guaranteed to elevate.

First, let's start by acknowledging the obvious. We all know, from the first note of Justin Martin's remix of 'Stay,' exactly what's playing.He keeps the smooth and airy vibe of the original track, slows it down, and, in doing so, turns it into a resonant experience, whether it's being mixed in a club or being carried through your speakers at home.

Green Velvet has been a house staple since the early 90's, so it's no wonder that a remix of one of his tracks made it to the Sunday Funday party.Hot Since 82's remix of 'Bigger Than Prince' keeps the dark, funky feel of the original mix, but adds a touch of this bright, lively energy that you can't help but dance with.

Rachel Row and Kink literally make magic together.'Follow the Step,' released by Defected in 2013, starts with the  four-on-the-floor beat characteristic of deep house, overlaid with these hauntingly soulful vocals. This track has been on every Sunday Funday playlist I've made since I first heard the track nearly 9 years ago.

My House [Acapella]- Rhythm Controll

My House was originally released in 1987 by Catch A Beat Records. These vocals are (likely) better known from Larry Heard (Mr. Finger)'s use of them on his 1988 re-release of 'Can U Feel It.' There are more than a few mixes that use these iconic vocals as backing, not to mention sampled by artists an infinite number of times.

Anyone who has more than a passing love for house music can recognize this track in a heartbeat.

35 years later and it still slaps.

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Your Sunday Funday Deep House Playlist

Yeah, but what is deep house?

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