Overview
- The song debuted live during the Obama Presidential Center dedication and was released to major streaming services the same day, Thursday, June 18, 2026.
- ‘Better Believe’ was co-written by Eddie Vedder with named Guitars Over Guns participants and mentors including Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Giselle Castro, Joy Viltz, Jeremiah Fristoe, Mason Harris, Michael Hightower, Naomi Owens and Iya Waters.
- Recording and production took place at Columbia College Chicago with Audio Arts students and alumni contributing to the session and credits listing producers Andrew Watt, Andre “Add-2” Daniels, Paul LaMalfa and Vedder.
- All songwriting royalties earned by Vedder and the co-writers have been pledged to benefit Guitars Over Guns, the Miami-founded arts and mentorship nonprofit that runs the Chicago program.
- Presented as part of a star-studded Obama Center opening, the project aims to give young musicians studio experience and public exposure while raising funds and attention for local music education and mentorship programs.