Founded: Late 2000s
Genre: Uplifting Trance, Progressive Trance
Country of Origin: Turkey
Founder: Adham Ashraf
Status: Active
🎶 Overview
Blue Soho Recordings is an influential record label in the trance music scene, particularly known for its deep dedication to uplifting and emotional trance. Since its inception in the late 2000s, the label has focused on releasing high-quality music that appeals to purist trance fans and evokes strong emotional connections through melody and atmosphere.
Founded by Adham Ashraf (also known as DJ Blue Soho), the label has carved out a distinct identity rooted in pure, orchestral, and euphoric trance. It has remained faithful to the genre’s classical roots while helping to elevate emerging talent from across the globe.
🚀 Notable Artists and Releases
Blue Soho Recordings has served as a launching pad for some of the trance scene’s brightest names, including:
- Andy Blueman – His orchestral trance masterpiece \”Sea Tides\” was one of the label’s standout early releases.
- Ahmed Romel – Tracks like \”Only for You\” and \”Victory\” helped solidify the label\’s reputation for epic, cinematic trance.
- A & Z – The Egyptian duo found early support from Blue Soho with their track “Intimate Assassin.”
- Ikerya Project, Farzam, Geert Huinink, and Kenan Teke have all released emotionally driven, melodic trance on the label.
- Sunny Lax also launched his sublabel Sounds of Elysium under Blue Soho, further expanding its sonic reach into progressive trance.
🌟 Impact and Legacy
Blue Soho Recordings is praised for staying true to the core values of trance: melody, emotion, and journey. Its carefully curated catalog has made it a staple in sets by top DJs and radio shows like A State of Trance, FSOE, and Uplifting Only.
With its distinctive brand of cinematic, emotionally charged trance, Blue Soho continues to nurture talent and deliver uplifting tracks that resonate with global audiences. The label’s ongoing commitment to quality and purity ensures its place among the most beloved names in trance music.