Bad as I Used to Be - F1 (film) (Chris Stapleton) - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Chris Stapleton charges into the night with this gritty, blues-soaked anthem “Bad as I Used to Be”, released May 2025 as a promotional single from the star-studded soundtrack F1 The Album. Marking the US singer-songwriter's first solo track since his 2023 album Higher, trading his usual Americana warmth for raw rock grit, he melds soulful guitar riffs, harmonica accents, and raspy vocals into a track that feels forged on asphalt and adrenaline. Produced under the cinematic umbrella of F1 The Album, Bad as I Used to Be slots alongside other major releases like Don Toliver & Doja Cat’s “Lose My Mind", Rosé’s “Messy”, and Ed Sheeran’s “Drive”, providing a grounding, raw voice amid the pop and electronic crowd. Shifting from twang to throttle and embracing a garage-rock edge, “Bad as I Used to Be” stands as a bold statement—a testament to vulnerability turned defiance, personal history refocused as sonic power.