The “Bel-Air” Soundtrack Has Hits From J. Cole, A Tribe Referred to as Quest, and Thundercat

You will not be rapping “In West Philadelphia born and raised” whereas watching “The Recent Prince of Bel-Air” reboot, however there’s nonetheless loads of music to maintain you firm. Peacock’s “Bel-Air,” starring Jabari Banks as Will, provides a darker twist to the circumstances that took Will from Philadelphia to Bel-Air — and it has music that matches the heaviness of the collection. The premiere episode opens with J. Cole’s “No Position Fashions,” with the road, “First issues first, relaxation in peace, Uncle Phil.” It is a nod to the late James Avery, who performed “The Recent Prince” OG Uncle Phil, and who died in 2013.

The music is then cranked up a notch throughout Will’s basketball sport in opposition to Rashad, a Philly gang member. The sport will get violent, leading to Will’s arrest. Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes) is ready to bail him out because of his political connections, and Will’s mother sends him to dwell in Bel-Air for his personal security.

The dramatized reboot has acquired blended evaluations, however the soundtrack — which incorporates songs from J. Cole, 21 Savage, Meek Mill, and A Tribe Referred to as Quest — is not one thing you possibly can ignore. Maintain studying for the complete listing of songs (to this point).