Soulista

Soulista is the alias of Italian producer Sebastiano Di Filippo, a songwriter and composer with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Based in Italy, Di Filippo has operated under several aliases including Sophisticate and Backbeat, releasing productions that span dance and soulful house territories. His catalog includes releases on Double Cheese Label, with tracks "Jackpot Love" and "The Foundation" among his notable output, and he debuted on Slapped Up Soul in April 2018 with "Complex Emotions."

Di Filippo's Soulista project delivers house and nu disco productions that merge soulful house elements with dance-pop sensibilities. His releases appear on labels including Groove Culture and Quantize Recordings, with six releases documented since March 2025. The Soulista sound operates within house music's mid-tempo range, incorporating disco-influenced basslines and vocal elements that cater to both underground house floors and more commercial dance environments. His productions maintain consistent energy levels suitable for peak-time DJ sets while retaining the groove-centric approach characteristic of his soulful house background.