PLAYLIST
When Seasons Change Curtis Mayfield
Sonically, we liked the landscape of the lyrics being so tied into the narrative of the season.
Yoohoo Clark County
That was the song from the (fake) commercial written by Stephen Glover. It shows his dexterity as a writer.
Prblms Clark County
We wanted a song that set the mood, and this has been one of my favorite songs forever. It’s a song that would be playing at a strip club.
Marsupial Superstars SahBabii, feat. T3
Melodically, there’s no one better than Young Thug, but SahBabii feels more refined and just as fun.
My Angel (Malaika)
Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba
This song works beautifully on so many levels. It’s a Swahili love song, with Miriam singing in Swahili and Harry singing the English translation. It’s like a lullaby.
Oh Na Na
Gizzle
I was just really excited to have a female rapper in the show. Gizzle is different because she’s a very prolific songwriter who’s also a performer in her own right.
Cuando Suena El Bling Fuego
At the end of the Drake (mansion party) episode, we had the Spanish-language version of Hotline Bling. It’s one of those rare covers that’s more enjoyable than the original.
Meditate EarthGang, feat. J.I.D.
It hits that authenticity that we always try to achieve of exactly what Paper Boi would be listening to in his house.
Amindi K. Fro$t Cocoa Butter Shawty
A song that just exists on SoundCloud. If we’re able to find something we like, we try to get it in.
Am I a Good Man Them Too
It’s an old, super deep-cut soul song that has been sampled in tons of hip-hop records.
FX’s show Atlanta may have one of the best soundtracks around. Created by actor/musician Donald Glover, the Emmy-winning series follows a downon-his-luck father as he struggles to manage his cousin, an up-and-coming rapper. Ahead of Atlanta’s secondseason finale on Thursday ( 10 ET/PT), music supervisors Jen Malone and Fam Udeorji share stories behind their favorite tunes this year.