BADBADNOTGOOD Collaborates With V.C.R. On ‘Found A Light (Beale Street)’

      A remarkable partnership...

      30 · 04 · 2025

      BADBADNOTGOOD and V.C.R. unite on their latest single ‘Found A Light (Beale Street)’.

      The Toronto-based group is known for their collaborations with various artists, including KAYTRANADA and Charlotte Day Wilson, among others. This new track sees BADBADNOTGOOD tracing the roots of blues and jazz back to its origins in Memphis.

      V.C.R., who resides in the Southern city, brings the local atmosphere into this work from the three-time Grammy-winning artist. Released now, ‘Found A Light (Beale Street)’ serves as a tribute to the strength of music and the resilience of the Black community, a vital aspect of our existence.

      With a soulful and authentic arrangement, the song possesses a fully immersive quality, allowing BADBADNOTGOOD’s versatility to create a vivid soundscape.

      In a statement, V.C.R. expressed her pride in the song and its personal significance, stating...

      This is more than just a song to me. It marks an important milestone. I’ve been crafting this type of sound for years—from late nights writing at my desk in South Memphis to composing orchestral pieces at USC. Collaborating with BADBADNOTGOOD is a dream realized—and a heartfelt tribute to my hometown, my people, and the communities that shaped me.

      ‘Found A Light (Beale Street)’ transcends being merely a single. It’s a love letter to the Southern sounds and the sacred practice of collective resilience. It harkens back to a time when Black communities transformed Beale Street into a refuge—a space to discover freedom, purpose, and light in the midst of adversity. This song encapsulates everything I’ve been nurturing over the past few years—intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. It's a representation of my origins and the foundation I've been constructing. And truly, it's just the beginning.

      Listen in now.

      Photo Credit: Ivan Narez

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