Soulful deep house with rich vocals, warm grooves and late-night atmosphere. A timeless collaboration from three of Toronto’s finest.
Toronto has long been a city synonymous with quality deep house, and ‘Shelter Me’ sees Ali Black, Sean Roman and Toronto Hustle combine their talents to deliver a release that feels both timeless and deeply emotive. Rooted in classic house music traditions yet polished with a contemporary touch, this is a record built on feeling rather than gimmickry.
The original mix centres around a stunning vocal performance, whose delivery brings warmth, soul and genuine emotional depth to the production. Wrapped around it is a beautifully understated groove, with soft drums, rich pads and subtle garage influences creating an atmosphere that feels immersive from the very first beat. Everything is given room to breathe, allowing the song’s message and musicality to take centre stage.
Sean Roman and Ali Black provide the perfect backdrop, balancing deep basslines with elegant chord work and restrained production touches that never distract from the song’s emotional core. The result is house music that feels mature, sophisticated and effortlessly musical.
The Toronto Hustle Late Night Dub takes things further into after-hours territory. The low-end gains additional weight, the vocals become more ghostly and atmospheric, and the groove settles into a deeper, more hypnotic flow. It’s a version designed for those moments when the dancefloor is locked in and every subtle detail matters.
‘Shelter Me’ is a reminder that great deep house doesn’t need to shout. Built on soul, groove and feeling, this is a beautifully crafted release that should find favour with fans of classic garage, deep house and late-night club music alike.
Release Date: 1 September 2026, pre order here.
Label: Selections
Format: 12″