Gone Already
| Company type | Single |
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| Industry | Music |
| Founded | August 10, 2010 |
| Founder | Faith Evans, Ryan Toby, Corey "Latif" Williams, Johnathan Smith, Carvin Haggins, Ivan Barias |
| Products | "Gone Already" (song) |
Gone Already is a track performed by American singer Faith Evans, co-written by Evans, Ryan Toby, Corey "Latif" Williams, Johnathan Smith, alongside producers Carvin Haggins and Ivan Barias for her sixth album, Something About Faith (2010). The production was overseen by Haggins and Barias, known collectively as Carvin & Ivan, with Smith contributing additional production. This piano-led R&B ballad delves into the theme of overcoming previous heartache and embracing a hopeful future.
Issued digitally on August 10, 2010, as the lead single from Something About Faith, it represented Evans's first solo release in half a decade. The song reached number 26 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart but did not appear on the Billboard Hot 100. It garnered a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 2011 Grammy Awards. To promote the single, Evans performed live on programs such as The Wendy Williams Show and The Mo'Nique Show in late 2010.
Background
The composition of "Gone Already" involved Evans collaborating with Ryan Toby, Corey "Latif" Williams, Johnathan Smith, Carvin Haggins, and Ivan Barias for her album Something About Faith (2010). Production duties were handled by Haggins and Barias under their production name Carvin & Ivan, with Smith providing supplementary production input. The lyrics focus on departing from a toxic relationship, emphasizing its role as an empowering anthem within modern R&B.
Critical reception
Andy Kellman from Allmusic characterized "Gone Already" as a breakup ballad comparable to the style of Toni Braxton, praising it as one of the highlights of Something About Faith. Melanie Sims of the Associated Press complimented Evans's "sophisticated sound," underscoring her emotive vocal delivery supported by piano and understated bass lines. Paula Yeoman from The New Zealand Herald remarked on the song's emotional intensity reminiscent of Evans's earlier recordings. At the 2011 Grammy Awards, "Gone Already" received a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, though it ultimately lost to Fantasia Barrino’s "Bittersweet."
Chart performance
In December 2010, "Gone Already" attained its highest position at number 26 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, maintaining a presence there for 17 weeks. Additionally, it climbed to number six on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart, where it stayed for 25 weeks and ranked 31st on that chart’s year-end summary.
Music video
The music video for "Gone Already," directed by Dion Watkins, was shot in August 2010 at the Million Dollar Theater located in Downtown Los Angeles. Cinematography was led by Jonathan Hall, with mime artists prominently featured throughout the visual narrative. During the weekend of filming, Evans was detained at a checkpoint near Marina del Rey.
Credits and personnel
- Ivan Barias – producer, songwriter
- Faith Evans – lead vocals, songwriter
- Carvin Haggins – producer, songwriter
- Johnathan Smith – additional producer, songwriter
- Ryan Toby – songwriter
- Corey "Latif" Williams – songwriter
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Territory | Release date | Format(s) | Record label |
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| United States | August 10, 2010 |
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