Soul Real EP by Peter Ellis: A House Gem That Still Slaps in 2015 (and Beyond)
Alright, let’s get real for a sec. Peter Ellis dropped Soul Real EP back in 2015 under Rhythm Mystic Recordings, and it’s one of those albums that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Genre? Electronic. Style? Straight-up House. Country? US. But don’t let the stats fool ya—this ain’t your cookie-cutter dancefloor filler. It’s raw, punchy, and unapologetically soulful.
Now, I gotta shout out two tracks here because they stuck with me like gum on a hot sidewalk. First up is “Feels Soul Real.” Man, this track hits different. The groove is tight as hell, like someone took a bassline and made it do push-ups until it was ripped. The percussion? Clappy as fk, but smooth enough to make you forget you’re losing your mind on the floor. There’s this moment around the halfway mark where everything drops out except for this sultry vocal snippet—it’s like the music stops just to remind you how damn good it feels. This isn’t background noise; it’s front-and-center vibes. You hear it once, and trust me, you won’t forget it.
Then there’s “Say U Love Me Again,” which feels like the cooler older sibling of the first track. It’s got this hypnotic loop that worms its way into your brain, but instead of being annoying, it’s addictive as hell. The vocals are chopped and screwed just right, giving off major late-night-drive energy. Like, imagine cruising through an empty city at 3 AM with nothing but neon lights and regret keeping you company. Oh, and don’t even get me started on that drop—it’s not over-the-top flashy, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s subtle, yet packs a punch harder than most mainstream crap trying too hard these days.
Look, I’m not saying Soul Real EP reinvented House music or anything. But what it does, it does freakin’ well. No fluff, no unnecessary bells and whistles—just pure, gritty beats that make you wanna move whether you’re in the club or stuck in traffic. And honestly, that’s rare these days. Everyone’s chasing trends, but Peter Ellis? Nah, dude stayed true to the vibe.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album now feels kinda bittersweet. In 2015, House music still had this underground edge, like it belonged to the misfits and dreamers. Now? It’s everywhere, watered down and packaged for TikTok teens who don’t know any better. So yeah, maybe we should’ve appreciated stuff like Soul Real EP more back then. Or maybe I’m just getting old. Either way, hit play—it’ll remind you why you fell in love with electronic music in the first place.
