Southern Soul Singer Carl Sims Releases New Single “Living in a Rooming House” (The Remix) | LISTEN!
The Legend Returns: Carl Sims Reimagines a Classic
The voice that echoed alongside Otis Redding and powered the Bar-Kays is back to reclaim the throne. Southern Soul icon Carl Sims has officially dropped the definitive anthem for 2026: the high-octane remix of his legendary hit, “Living in a Rooming House.” This isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s a total sonic overhaul. Sims has assembled a modern-day “Super Team” to breathe fire into this classic narrative, transforming a soulful staple into a floor-filling masterpiece.
The 2026 Dream Team
To bridge the gap between heritage blues and the modern groove, Carl Sims tapped the industry’s finest:
The Visionaries: Produced and Arranged by the incomparable Sky Chambers.
The Sound: Masterfully Mixed and engineered by Randy Everett for that crisp, heavy-hitting low end.
The Harmony: Soulful layers provided by the powerhouse backing vocals of Debra Benson and ShanaDMusic.
The Origins: New magic captured at Mental Mansion Studio (Madison, MS) fused with the original backbone recorded at BJ Beatz Studio (Shreveport, LA).
Contributing Credits
Maxine Rayford Graphics – Jay Johnson Photography
Why You Need This on Your Playlist
Whether you’re catching a breeze on a Trailride, setting the vibe at the Club, or hosting a Backyard Kickback, this remix is built for one thing: Grown Folks Business.
It retains the raw, storytelling grit that made Carl Sims a Southern Soul mainstay while injecting a fresh, rhythmic pulse that demands you move. From the writers—Carl Sims, Debra Benson, and Ronald Ray Johnson—comes a track that honors the past while dominating the present.
“A testament to longevity and pure soul. Carl Sims isn’t just a veteran; he’s a force of nature.”
Available Now via Aziza Records & Tabia Publishing.
Don’t get left behind. Stream the 2026 Remix of “Living in a Rooming House” today and add it to your rotation. Your speakers will thank you.
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