BADBADNOTGOOD return with a new single and studio video for ‘Found A Light (Beale Street)’ which features the three-time Grammy-nominated LA-based, Memphis-raised singer-songwriter and composer V.C.R. The song sees BADBADNOTGOOD and V.C.R. blend to create a funky & energetic jazz masterpiece, spotlighting both the soulful vocals of V.C.R. and, as ever impressive instrumentation from the trio. This latest single follows a series of vocal-led collaborations – ‘Poeira Cosmica’ with Tim Bernardes and ‘Take What’s Given’ with reggie – and the trio’s recent Mid Spiral suite.
Speaking on the single, V.C.R. says, “This is more than a song to me,” says V.C.R. “It’s a milestone. I’ve been cooking this kind of sound for years—from late nights writing at my desk in South Memphis to composing orchestral works at USC. This collaboration with BADBADNOTGOOD is a dream come true—and a thank you letter to my hometown, my people, and the communities that raised me.” Found A Light (Beale Street)” isn’t just a single. It’s a love letter to the sounds of the South and the sacred art of collective resilience. It calls back to a time when Black communities turned Beale Street into a sanctuary—a place to find freedom, purpose, and light amidst the harshest of shadows. This song is a taste of everything I’ve been marinating over the past few years—academically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s a reflection of where I come from and what I’ve been building. And it’s only the beginning.”
‘Found A Light (Beale Street)’
BADBADNOTGOOD, V.C.R – Found A Light (Beale Street)
Last September, the group held their first residency at the legendary Blue Note jazz club, performing eight sold-out shows. They were joined by special guests, including singer-songwriter, composer, and producer Tim Bernardes, who debuted their collaborative single ‘Poeira Cosmica.’ Pianist and composer Julius Rodriguez and drummer Stéphane San Juan contributed to covers of Milton Nascimento’s ‘Tudo O Que Você Podia Ser’ and Gal Costa’s ‘Pontos De Luz,’ while Keeyan Omari added flute arrangements.
Since the release of their critically acclaimed 2021 album Talk Memory, BADBADNOTGOOD has earned their fifth GRAMMY nomination and remained active. Last month, they performed at the new Stone Island show in London. They released Take What’s Given featuring emerging Houston vocalist reggie, following a string of singles with collaborators such as Charlotte Day Wilson (‘Sleeper’), 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE, Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine (‘MiNt cHoCoLaTe’), and Jonah Yano (‘the ordinary is ordinary because it ordinarily repeats’). Additionally, the group contributed to Daniel Caesar’s 2023 album Never Enough, worked with rising artist Elmiene on an edit of his single ‘Marking My Time,’ released Slow Burn, a collaborative EP with R&B-soul singer Baby Rose and participated in the Talking Heads Stop Making Sense tribute album with a cover of ‘This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)’ featuring Norah Jones.
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