BJ Smith – “Prototype” (Outkast Cover)

Much like burritos and the beach, it is scientifically impossible to have enough covers and reworks of Outkast‘s “Prototype” in your life at any one time.

Last year I fell in love with the SanteJazz remix of this Big Boi and Andre 3000 gem. It ended up at number 6 in my Top 20 Remixes of 2013 list.

Now London’s Benjamin James Smith has reprised the SpottieOttieDopaliscious classic in all its melodious glory with soulful keyboard washes, wah-wah guitars, 70s strings and lazy disco horns.

Have a listen below and let this cover of “Prototype” get you ready for August.

BJ Smith – “Prototype” (Outkast Cover)

Hear BJ Smith‘s fantastic acoustic covers of Mos Def’s “Umi Says” and the Pharcyde’s “Runnin'” as showcased on DanDigs.com back in December 2012 here.

Smith‘s covers of “Prototype” and “Hey Ya!” by Outkast are out now on the NuNorthern Soul label.

Grab them here.