Pearl Jams’ Eddie Vedder Debuts “Better Believe”
Eddie Vedder, in partnership with the Chicago-based Guitars Over Guns, has released the original song “Better Believe.”
Debuted live at the Obama Presidential Center dedication on June18th “Better Believe” was co-written by Vedder, Giselle Castro, Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Jeremiah Fristoe, Mason Harris, Michael “Myskie” Hightower, Naomi Owens, Joy Viltz, and Iya Waters. It was performed by Vedder and Guitars Over Guns.
Better Believe (Studio Version)
Better Believe (Live)
The Obama Foundation brought Vedder and Guitars Over Guns together for the project. Audio Arts students and alumni from Columbia College Chicago, where the song was recorded, joined musicians from the nonprofit for a collaboration facilitated by Andre Daniels, a Columbia adjunct professor of instruction and Guitars Over Guns regional director.
All royalties earned by Vedder and the song’s other co-writers will benefit Guitars Over Guns, an arts-based youth development organization that uses music, mentorship, and the arts to empower young people and expand opportunities for their future.
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