Soul Quest Records kicks off 2026 with a release that feels intentional from top to bottom, and Slxm Sol’s Simple Love EP lands like a reminder of what this label has been building toward all along. This is his second solo EP for the imprint he co-runs, and it plays like a focused snapshot of the Soul Quest aesthetic, where deep house, broken beat, and soul influences meet without fighting for space.
There is a confidence to this EP that comes from knowing exactly who it is for. If you follow Soul Quest, you already know they value groove and feeling over hype, and this release keeps that thread intact while expanding the palette just enough to feel fresh.
A Vocal Centerpiece With Real Weight
The title track “Simple Love” anchors the EP, and it does so through its vocal pairing. Laville and BB James share the space in a way that feels natural rather than layered for effect. Laville brings a narrative tone that sits comfortably over the instrumental, while BB James adds a softer presence that rounds the track out emotionally.
Slxm Sol gives them room to breathe, and that decision pays off. The production stays rooted in deep house, but it carries a subtle swing that hints at London’s broken-beat lineage without fully stepping away from the dancefloor. It feels like a song built for repeat listens rather than one quick reaction.
From there, “Waiting 4 You” leans further into that broken-beat territory with a jazz-tinged structure and a loose rhythmic pocket, while “Smiles” takes a deeper approach, built around bruk-inspired movement and chord work that shows Slxm Sol thinking about groove as something elastic rather than rigid.
A Remix That Reshapes the Mood
The remix comes from Kai Alcé, and his NDATL Trumpet Dub version of “Simple Love” reframes the track entirely. Instead of competing with the original, it shifts the focus toward atmosphere and instrumental expression. The trumpet-led arrangement pulls the song into a late-night listening space, and the result feels closer to a reinterpretation than a functional remix.
For Soul Quest, this EP reads like a marker for the year ahead. Slxm Sol has been steadily rising since earlier releases drew attention from Mixmag and DJ Mag, and this project feels like a step that solidifies his role inside the label rather than simply adding another catalog entry.
From a DJ and listener standpoint, the EP works because it never overreaches. Each track holds its own purpose, and together they outline a direction that feels cohesive without becoming predictable. That balance is hard to maintain, and this release manages it without leaning on trend-driven shortcuts.
“Simple Love EP” dropped on Traxsource on January 16, 2026, with aits full release days ago on January 30, 2026, across vinyl and digital platforms. If Soul Quest is setting the tone for the year, this is a clear opening statement.
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