Watch: BADBADNOTOOD & V.C.R – ‘Found A Light (Beale Street)’

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, 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.”

Stream / download ‘Found a Light (Beale Street)’ here.