A vibrant collection of deep house, broken beat and jazz-infused club music showcasing the creative pulse of London’s underground scene.
Soul Quest Records returns with Maintain Altitude 2, a compilation that confidently blurs the lines between deep house, broken beat and contemporary jazz influences while remaining firmly rooted in dancefloor culture. Bringing together a carefully curated selection of artists from London and beyond, the release captures the spirit of a scene that continues to evolve without losing sight of its soulful foundations.
Opening track Lead The Way sees Slxm Sol set the tone in style. Wrapped in lush Rhodes chords, warm low-end frequencies and the hypnotic vocals of Legzdina, it’s a beautifully crafted slice of emotive deep house that draws listeners into the journey from the outset. Sophisticated yet accessible, it highlights the label’s commitment to musical depth and dancefloor functionality.
Max Sinàl and KingCrowney’s A Bit Mad follows with one of the compilation’s standout moments. Blending live instrumentation, broken beat rhythms and vibrant trumpet work, the track perfectly captures the energy of London’s jazz-influenced underground. Organic, loose and packed with personality, it’s a record that feels equally at home in a club or a live setting.
Amsterdam’s Misto Kay makes an impressive debut on the label with Bruklynn. Jazz-rooted keys and inventive rhythmic shifts create an engaging groove that constantly keeps the listener guessing. It’s playful and sophisticated in equal measure, demonstrating the producer’s knack for balancing musicality with dancefloor appeal.
Speed Jazz from Berkeley Hunt ventures deeper into experimental territory. Swung drums, chopped samples and futuristic synth work combine to create a track that feels both gritty and forward-thinking. There’s an urgency to the production that makes it one of the compilation’s most distinctive offerings.
Real Love Seeker’s Mood Swings taps into the timeless spirit of 90s house music. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Mood II Swing while adding a contemporary polish, it delivers soulful vocals, driving grooves and understated emotion with effortless confidence.
Closing things out, Streeton’s Ride featuring Faro offers a fitting finale. Built around organic rhythms, textured instrumentation and a heartfelt vocal performance, the track gently shifts the focus back towards broken beat territory while maintaining the warmth and soul that runs throughout the collection.
What makes Maintain Altitude 2 particularly successful is its cohesion. Despite drawing from multiple corners of underground dance music, every track feels connected by a shared appreciation for groove, musicianship and emotional depth. Rather than simply presenting a collection of club tracks, Soul Quest Records has assembled a snapshot of a thriving creative movement.
For fans of deep house, broken beat, jazz-house and future-facing soulful electronic music, Maintain Altitude 2 is an essential listen and further evidence that Soul Quest Records continues to be one of the most exciting labels operating in this space.
Release Date: 12 June 2026, buy it here.
Label: Soul Quest Records
Format: Vinyl, Digital & Streaming