Solange surprised fans this week with news that added a whole new layer to her creative legacy. The singer revealed that she worked behind the scenes on Issa Rae’s acclaimed HBO series Insecure as a co-music supervisor during its first two seasons.
The revelation came when she responded to a tweet praising the show’s song choices. “waiittt dis was a dream jobbbb,” she admitted. She continued by writing, “co-music supervisor szn 1 and 2 s/o melinaaa isssaa and kierr for trusting meee to shape the soundtrack for all of Issa and Molly’s complexitiess.”
Fans didn’t just get the headline; Solange also shared a glimpse into the process by posting real notes from the show’s music direction. One prompt described how to capture a pivotal scene: “[Scene 18] – would like a song to come up with the big end-of-the-night applause for Issa. Should be bittersweet as everyone is turning to applaud her, but she is at odds with Lawrence, Daniel, and Molly.” Another note outlined the need for a “slower, sad song going from Issa’s tears into the credit bed” during a breakup sequence.
Reflecting on those moments, the 39-year-old joked about her own instincts at the time. “lol flashbacks of me reading these prompts and me being like… ‘can we use Tweet again’ lol. Dream job frfr.”
While Solange’s revelation sparked excitement, the demand for Insecure continues years after its finale. Issa Rae recently told People that fans still lobby for a different ending and more seasons. “People have told me to reshoot, which is crazy because they didn’t like the decision that Issa makes in the end,” she explained. She even recalled a fan joking, “‘I’ll help you if you give me three more seasons of Insecure.’”
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