
6
Signed Artists
12
Releases
2026
Founded
Deep House
Primary Genre
At a time when mediocrity and artifice dilute and diminish dance music, Kid Fonque has formulated the antidote. Enter ‘Stay True Sounds’, a new independent record label that places good taste over hits and longevity over trends. The label’s creative agenda is simple: to unearth, nurture and present real, evocative music. Stay True Sounds became a Defected sub-label in January 2023.
Stay True Sounds is a Deep House label. To submit a demo, study recent Stay True Sounds releases to understand their current sound direction — A&Rs listen for tracks that fit their aesthetic, not just production quality in isolation. Stay True Sounds expects clean mixdowns, an arrangement suited for DJ play (typically a strong intro and outro), and a sound that sits within their Deep House catalogue. Submit your demo via TogetherWeRise to receive structured feedback — ratings on Production Quality, Originality, and Marketability plus a personal written note — within 7 days, guaranteed.
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Coleman Hawkins

The Originals
The Originals



