Recently, I’ve noticed a certain trend developing with some of our favorite TV shows. Judging by the huge success of some of the most popular shows on network television, many of these shows can credit their huge following by the music that’s being played.
For instance, everyone is so infatuated with the very diverse musical soundtrack from the hit TV show “Empire”. The music seems to set the tone of the show. Other shows like “Scandal” and “Being Mary Jane” have also followed suit.
My hat goes off to the ones in charge of the musical content added to these shows. I know it’s not an easy process to actually determine what track needs to be placed where, in order to provide that climax to that dramatic scene yet alone finding that perfect piece of music to get the writers point across.
So, after catching the season premiere of Being Mary Jane, last night it got me listening to music showcased on the show, which also seemed to tell a story within a story. I took to the internet immediately and began researching the awesome music used on the show. I found an artist that has lent her talents too many musical projects. Her name is “Alice Smith”. The song that is entitled “The One” off her debut album entitled “She” was featured on the show. Placement of the song in context with the episode was definitely on point. The song makes reference to a woman that is being told by a suitor that she’s the one. When he and she both know different, this brother is trying to run game on her. But, that wasn’t the first time the artist music has been featured on a series. The song “Dream” was featured on an episode of “Entourage” (season four). This amazingly talented woman was raised in Washington, D.C., as well as on a farm in Georgia. She released her first album back in 2006; Rolling Stones compared the artist to “Norah Jones” and “Alicia Keys”.
Her style has a more complex variety of genres; she enlists musical tones from country, to rock, to funk. In 2011, Alice collaborated with “Aloe Blacc” to contribute the track Baby towards the Red Hot organization’s most recent charitable album entitled Red Hot + Rio 2.
Alice’s current project is entitled She, which was released in 2013.
This album consists of eleven powerful tracks, centered around falling in and out of love. It brings an eclectic feel of emotions, backed by elements of rock and funky beats.
So I advise you guys to check out this artist on Spotify, Itunes and all other media outlets where music is sold.
Leslie is a music blogger, traveler, festival enthusiast, and lover of all things music! Follow me on Twitter @LBoogie252005.
