Genre-blending US house visionaries Soul Clap return to Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels with a deeply groovy and emotionally charged new release, teaming up with South Florida’s rising star Haven Star for the striking ‘Gone Stumblin’ – ushering in a new chapter of collaboration and cosmic storytelling.
Rooted in a near-mythical session at Brooklyn’s legendary Marcy Hotel, ‘Gone Stumblin’ began its journey with keyboardist John Camp crafting the original chord progressions and top-line melody. After years of floating in digital limbo, the track resurfaced thanks to Soul Clap’s Charles Levine, who reimagined it with a fresh twist and brought in Haven Star—whose soulful delivery launched it into orbit.
“The origins of ‘Gone Stumblin’ lead back to sessions at the original Marcy Hotel where Wolf + Lamb made history… Charlie connected with South Florida rising talent Haven Star whose songwriting and vocal delivery took it into the cosmos!” explain Soul Clap. “The lyrics speak of a girls night out with some hazy outcomes, but the title actually references a long-lost comedy short and inside crew classic about a man hilariously struggling to stay on his feet. Somehow it all makes perfect sense.”
At just 24, Haven Star brings fresh energy and vintage soul sensibility to the table—having shared the stage with legends like Patti LaBelle, Jeff Beck, and Sam Moore, while cutting her teeth across genres from orchestral pop to funk-fueled house. “From losing your things in a taxi to quite literally stumbling around the club not wanting to be bothered, Gone Stumblin’embodies a girls night out to the highest degree,” says Haven Star. “Ending up still out on a Tuesday morning when you left your house on a Friday night? Proper bender to say the least…”
The original mix merges heady keys and rich chords with a bouncing, crisp low end, while the ‘Dub’ strips it back and introduces trippy sonics and heavy low-ends for after-hours introspection. ‘Unifying Force’ leans into Soul Clap’s psychedelic ethos, before the ‘Bonus Version’ of the title cut offers yet another club-ready rework with added punch.
You can now listen to the full premiere of ‘Gone Stumblin’ exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy!
Release Date: June 6th, 2025. Buy Here
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