We love celebrating wins, especially when it comes to TV placements. As music licensing experts, we know how crucial the right song can be in creating a powerful and memorable scene, whether it be reality television or a prestige drama. So, grab some popcorn, get comfortable, and take a look at some of our favorite recent TV spots!
All American
Season 5, Episode 14: Make Me Proud
Warner Bros. Television
Song: “Good Times” by TOLU
In this sports drama, rising high school football player Spencer James is recruited to join a new team in Beverly Hills. Despite his initial hesitation, Spencer’s mother Grace and best friend Coop encourage him to seize this opportunity.
East New York
Season 1, Episode 16: Personal Shopper
CBS
Song: “Somewhere New” by Charlie 3rown & Lo Steele
This police procedural follows Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood as she leads the 74th precinct in East New York, a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood experiencing social unrest and the initial stages of gentrification.
Swarm
Season 1, Episode 02: Honey
Amazon Prime
Song: “The Search” by Dolorean
Donald Glover’s new horror satire follows an obsessed fan as she goes to increasingly violent lengths for her favorite R&B singer.
Sex/Life
Season 2, Episode 03: Seasons of Love
Netflix
Song: “Revolution” by Fanny Daggers
This drama follows a suburban wife and mother who embarks on a nostalgic journey fueled by fantasy, ultimately leading her to confront her tumultuous past and sets the stage for an inevitable clash with her former self.
Grand Crew
Season 2, Episode 01: Wine & Traffic
NBC
This sitcom follows a group of friends as they navigate career moves, dating drama and more as they live their best lives as young Black professionals in LA.