The audio production, which features her signature lush string sections and sophisticated jazz chords, mirrors the theme of her broader work: finding glory within the struggle. For Victory, the line "It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day" isn't just a lyric—it was the inspiration for her first solo project after years of busking in Central Park with her family band, Infinity Song . Why This Version Matters Victory Boyd: From Subway to Festival Stage - Musoscribe
While many recognize the song as a jazz standard popularized by Simone in 1965, Victory’s version leans into her roots in . Her "honeyed rasp" and rich acoustic guitar arrangements strip the song back to its rawest emotional core—a sense of triumph over darkness.
A New Dawn: The Soulful Resonance of Victory’s "Feeling Good"
In the landscape of modern soul, few artists can step into the shadow of a legend like Nina Simone and emerge with a light entirely their own. , the Detroit-born singer-songwriter signed to Roc Nation , did exactly that with her standout rendition of "Feeling Good." Originally released on her 2017 debut EP, It’s a New Dawn , the track is more than just a cover; it is a declaration of artistic identity. The Sound of Emancipation
