Superlatives
A Vulture series in which artists judge the best and worst of their own careers.
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The internet had decided to start airing every pilot they had as a way of putting out new material.
It was my first big job, and I was very lucky.
Most groundbreaking theme song
Sister, Sisterwas definitely a turning point.
We wanted to get the characterization as close to real-life Black teenage girls as possible.
Proudest moment
We went on a really interesting journey with theProud Familytheme song.
At the very last minute, they managed to get a deal with Solange and Destinys Child.
They were all such complete professionals, though, and they all just worked so hard.
For anybody thats wondering, Beyonce really is that good they all are!
Pretty much immediately, I had a track.
She came by my place, and we were talking and discussing what she wanted.
She said, Well, I have an idea of something.
I said, Youre kidding.
I dont believe this!
And I just turned around and had my engineer turn on the track that Id been working on.
Best theme song
Most composers will just say whatever they wrote that weekend!
But looking back,South Centralis a show that I really enjoyed doing.
I also am really in love withBeing Mary Jane thats another special one to me.
Thats 20 years ago.
Thats not a lot of growth.
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