Debuted during a live performance at the Obama Presidential Center dedication on June 18, “Better Believe” was co-written and performed with Guitars Over Guns and is now available on all major streaming platforms – listen HERE.
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 young musicians from the nonprofit through a collaboration facilitated by Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Columbia adjunct professor of instruction and Chicago regional director for Guitars Over Guns.
All royalties earned by Eddie Vedder and the song’s 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.
“Better Believe” Song Credits
song title:“Better Believe featuring Mark Anderson, Giselle Castro, Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Jeremiah Fristoe, Mason Harris, Michael “Myskie” Hightower, Cassidy Lee, Naomi Owens, Isabella Santillan, Ayden Smith, Joy Viltz”
artist: Eddie Vedder, Guitars Over Guns
songwriters:
Eddie Vedder
Giselle Castro
Andre “Add-2” Daniels
Jeremiah Fristoe
Mason Harris
Michael “Myskie” Hightower
Naomi Owens
Joy Viltz
Iya Waters
producers: Andrew Watt, Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Paul LaMalfa & Eddie Vedder
engineered by: Anthony Abruzzo – Lead Engineer, Jacob Araiza – Lead Engineer, Joey Fraider, Grace Kay, Kathrynn Vettas, John Burton mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound recorded at Columbia College, Chicago
performers:
Eddie Vedder – Vocalist, Guitar, background vocals
Joy Viltz – Vocalist
Giselle Castro – Vocalist
Naomi Owens – Vocalist
Michael “Myskie” Hightower – Vocalist
Mason Harris – Vocalist
Jeremiah Fristoe – Background Vocalist
Andre “Add-2” Daniels – Background Vocalist
Mark Anderson – Background Vocalist
Isabella Santillan – Guitar
Ayden Smith – Bass
Cassidy Lee – Drums
Josh Klinghoffer – Keyboard
For Eddie Vedder, please contact sarah@pearljam.com
For Guitars Over Guns, please contact katie@guitarsoverguns.org
