There is something profoundly beautiful about House Music that understands the importance of patience, musicality and emotional connection. With Deep In The Pocket, South African producer Lukamusic delivers a five-track offering that celebrates the sophistication of Soulful House while remaining firmly rooted in the unmistakable warmth of South African musical expression.

Released through Groove On Recordings, the project brings together an impressive collection of collaborators, including Roxanne Myles, Griffith Malo, Tebza, Exte C and Rhey Osborne. Each contributes to a body of work that places musical storytelling at the centre of the experience.

In The Mood, featuring Roxanne Myles, introduces the project’s soulful character, bringing together the expressive possibilities of vocal House Music and the enduring appeal of an unhurried groove.

Let You In, featuring Griffith Malo and Tebza, represents another compelling collaboration. Griffith Malo’s musical identity has become increasingly associated with thoughtful, emotionally driven House Music, making his inclusion a particularly welcome addition to this release.

One of the project’s most intriguing moments arrives with Another Day, featuring Exte C and Rhey Osborne. The combination of Exte C’s production sensibilities and Osborne’s soulful vocal identity gives the composition a compelling artistic foundation. At 116 BPM, it occupies a measured space within the Soulful House spectrum, allowing the music room to breathe rather than demanding immediate attention.

The two solo productions, Shine On Me and Spirit Animal, complete the collection, giving Lukamusic an opportunity to establish his own musical voice beyond the collaborative contributions.

What makes Deep In The Pocket particularly appealing is its commitment to the traditions that have sustained Soulful House for generations: musical restraint, meaningful collaboration and the understanding that a beautiful groove does not need to be hurried.