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Deep house

Deep house is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of house music. Explore its 1 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

Listen: Deep house examples

Stoto - Still Can't Sleep
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Deep house (Gravity Sound)
0:08CC BY 4.0by Gravity SoundWikimedia Commons
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We are Charlie Kirk - Deep House MIX
3:54Public domainby Spalexma Credited composer/writer: Sargis…Wikimedia Commons
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About Deep house

Deep house is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of house music.

Artists closely associated with the genre include Martin Garrix, Ani Lorak, Tina Karol, Kygo, Edward Maya and Nicky Romero.

Deep house has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Lo-fi house.

From Wikipedia

Deep house is a subgenre of house music that originated in the 1980s, initially fusing elements of Chicago house with the lush chords of 1980s jazz-funk and touches of soul music. Its origins are attributed to the early recordings of Larry Heard (aka Mr. Fingers), including his influential track "Can You Feel It".

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Deep house.

Key artists

  • Martin Garrix
  • Ani Lorak
  • Tina Karol
  • Kygo
  • Edward Maya
  • Nicky Romero
  • Alekseev
  • Roxen
  • Parov Stelar
  • Lost Frequencies

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Frequently asked questions

What is Deep house?

Deep house is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of house music.

Where and when did Deep house originate?

Deep house originated in United States in the 1980s.

Who are famous Deep house artists?

Martin Garrix, Ani Lorak, Tina Karol, Kygo, Edward Maya and Nicky Romero.

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