“Dreams and Nightmares (Intro)” by Meek Mill: When Will and his mom Vy are walking down the streets in West Philly, a short clip of this song plays on Bel-Air's soundtrack while a teenager rides by on his bike. JAY-Z and Beanie Sigel)” by Freeway: This song plays in Bel-Air’s opening scene as Will gets ready for school in the morning. Cole’s song would have said “ first things first rest in peace, Uncle Phil,” which was a tribute to the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s Uncle Phil and his late actor James Avery. The intro music until the first line “ first things first” can be heard before abruptly cutting off the song. Cole: The first few seconds of Bel-Air features this 2015 rap song playing over the title cards before cutting to Will waking up in bed. Here’s every song featured on the soundtrack of Bel-Air season 1. Featuring songs from Philadelphia-raised rappers like Meek Mill and SimxSantana, Bel-Air also keeps certain artists’ songs playing as a reminder of Will’s roots. Mixed into Bel-Air’s soundtrack are also older hits who still have a profound influence on today’s style of rap and R&B, which help support the various generational conflicts of the series.
Not only does the modern rap often pay homage to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s original series, but the lyrics also often directly tie into the scenes over which they play. Related: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Almost Cast Jada Pinkett Smith - Why It Didn't Nearly every song in Bel-Air’s season 1 soundtrack reflects this tonal transition, with many of its songs commenting on the changes and experiences Will Smith faces in his adjustment from West Philadelphia to the mansions of Bel-Air.
SOMETHING IN THE AIR THE GAME SERIES
Since many complex conversations couldn’t be had in its original format, Peacock’s series Bel-Air is able to dive deeper into the biases, perspectives, and complicated journeys of the original show’s complex characters.
Bel-Air is a dramatic reimagining of the 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which was notable for its family themes and exploration of black culture and treatment in America.
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