Smooth Agent is proud to present the highly anticipated single “So Gone.” Label head Sean Smith comes correct with vocals from the one and only Carla Prather. Smith’s production highlights include his classic edits, a remix for Brandy’s “Talk About Our Love” on Atlantic Records, and a recent release on Smooth Agent called “The Revival” with Roy Davis Jr. Carla Prather’a voice has been in demand by artists like Jellybean Benitez, Lenny Fontana, and the Mr. A.L.I. project on Nite Life Collective, amongst others.
Together, the singer and producer craft “So Gone” into a soulful vocal mover flavored with latin percussion. Additional classic-sounding piano and synth arrangements are provided by Niles Bess. Carla lays down her exceptional, soulful vocals to lyrics telling a tale of being done with a relationship and ready to move on to a better, brighter day. On remix duties, French dance music legend Greg Gauthier pairs up with fellow Parisian Djoon resident Alex Finkin. Greg and Alex’s mix is another stellar performance with smooth, fluid keys and classic organ arrangements. Next, Denz Daverez, an LA transplant and Amsterdam native, adds contrast to the release with a remix of his own. More heads down in nature, Denz’s Dub Mix is soulful deep house with a distinct electronic edge for a contemporary club sound. Complete with instrumentals, this is a strong package that should not be missed by DJs with a love for real soulful and classic house music.
Todd Edwards - “Love this song and the vocal.”
Graeme Park - “Very good.”
Abicah Soul - “Solid tune … I love all the mixes.”
Hollis P Monroe - “Solid production emulating that soulful ‘90s vibe.“
Tyree Cooper - ”Hot sh#t!“
CJ Mackintosh - ”Loving the Greg Gauthier & Alex Finkin mix!“
Lars Behrenroth (Deeper Shades Of House) - ”All about the original.“
Tedd Patterson (Vibal Recordings / Shelter NY) - ”Great vocal, great production … I’m on it!“
Groove Assassin (Pacha / Cielo) - ”Slammin’ stuff!”
Nick Holder (DNH Records) - “I’m digging this!”
Luka (We Go Deep / Peng) - “Lovely package … class all around.”
Joseph Hines (FOMP / We Go Deep) - “This is hot. Any thing by my man Greg Gauthier is always gonna be quality. Loving all the mixes. Real timeless soulful music.”
Spiritual Blessings (Gotta Keep Faith Records) - “This is an awesome soulful track. Original and instrumental are already 5 out of 5 stars for us, but Greg Gauthier & Alex Finkin made an amazing re-work on it. Wow!”
Sam Hopkins (AccuRadio, Chicago) - “The Greg Gauthier & Alex Finkin remix is something special: upbeat and funky, with that KILLER organ!”
Alan Powell (The Midnight Mix on Solar Radio) - “My good grief what a tune! Every mix is fabulous, the original has such a beautiful soulful edge that I love. The Greg Gauthier & Alex Finkin mix is slightly more clubby, but still retains its soulful edge with the incredible Carla Prather powerhouse vocal. Love it!”
Marc Lacasse (sHIFT Radio, Canada) - “Just what soulful house should be … lovely vocals and some percussion to move it along nicely.”
Available now from Traxsource and Juno Download.