New music from singer/songwriter Benny Blanco by way of the single and video “I Found You /Nilda’s Story“ – which features musical assists from Calvin Harris and singer Miguel. You can show your support by purchasing the single from your favorite online music service below as well as by checking out more from Benny Blanco when you connect with him online via links listed.
I started making this video with Jake Schreier in july… it was originally intended to be for my single “I Found You” but we quickly realized that this was far too powerful and important to b just another video… this was bigger than us or any song we were making… we found a strong, beautiful, courageous woman named Nilda… her and her son Keyden have had a very hard year. Over a 10 day shooting period in Honduras, Mexico, Texas and NY, we tried our best to bring u their story… i’m crying as i write this because most of us get to do a few simple things everyday… wake up in our bed… know where our family is… know that it’s possible to call them, see them, or even touch them… not have to wear an anklet around their foot for 2 years as they await asylum…. and not b petrified to b sent back to a country where u know ur life is in constant danger… Nilda and Keyden don’t have those luxuries… Calvin Harris, Miguel, and I made a different version of “I Found You” and teamed up with Brooklyn Defender Services, RAICES-Texas, and the ACLU of Southern California to create the “While They Wait” fund and help not only Nilda and Keyden but all other families who have been displaced and our seeking asylum… they are human beings… they deserve a good life… just like u and i…
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