Bel-Air Season 3 Soundtrack Guide: Every Song & When They Play (2024)

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Bel-Air season 3.

The reimagined version of the 1990s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Bel-Air, has a notable, diverse soundtrack that adds to the story, characters, and atmosphere. Bel-Air takes the characters viewers know and love from the Will Smith original series and gives them a twist in a darker, grittier, more dramatic version of Fresh Prince. Both shows have the same basic premise, but Bel-Air made multiple changes to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Bel-Air season 3 follows Will, Carlton, the rest of the Banks family, and their friends as they go on their first summer vacation since Will moved to Bel Air. This provides new energy, as the characters have a fun summer away from school, but that doesn’t mean Bel-Air season 3 is without drama. Bel-Air season 2 ended with the DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith song, “Summertime,” setting the stage for a strong soundtrack that captures the vibes of California summer.

Bel-Air Season 3 Episode 1 Songs

"Baby, I’m Back”

“Sunshine (The Light)” by Amorphous, DJ Khaled, and Fat Joe: Bel Air season 3, episode 1 opens with Will and Lisa, who finally got back together in the season 2 finale, at the Bel-Air Country Club. Lisa is lifeguarding at the club, and Will’s been spending a lot of time there playing pickleball and visiting Lisa, as evidenced by him knowing all the guests and employees he’s come across.

“Brown Skin”by India.Arie: With Uncle Phil’s new law firm doing well and Aunt Viv taking over as the executive director of the Neeman Fellowship, they find themselves on the cover of Essence Making. They pose as “Brown Skin” by India.Arie plays. Ashley’s new friend Olivia is in awe of her parents, but Ashley warns her that the Banks family isn’t perfect, and sometimes looking the part is more important than actually playing it.

“Flex” by Darz ft. Show Banga: Carlton and Will have come a long way in their relationship in Bel-Air, with Will becoming Carlton's biggest supporter. Carlton is released from rehab in Bel-Air season 3, episode 1, and the Darz song plays when he and Will go out to get food.

“Holding Back Tears” by Stik Figa ft. Apollo Brown: Carlton revealing his drug addiction to the school and his family in the Bel-Air season 2 finale was not without consequences. Carlton had someone endorsing him at Princeton, but they pulled out, seemingly ending his dream of attending the Ivy League school. A montage of Carlton walking around the house and seeing all the changes his family made to try and keep him sober is set to “Holding Back Tears” by Stik Figa and Apollo Brown.

“All Eyes Right Here” by Shane Eli: The Banks family hosts a legendary annual Juneteenth party, and this year was no exception. At the party, Carlton apologizes to Ashley, who is still struggling to accept that he’s truly changing. He also thanks him for helping him come clean, and though she still feels betrayed by the secrets the family kept from her, she hugs him.

“If You Don’t Want My Love” by Jalen Ngonda: As the Banks family Juneteenth party continues, “If You Don’t Want My Love” by Jalen Ngonda plays softly in the background. It’s a light, groovy song that fits the scene’s energy perfectly.

“Shame” by Dahi & Emiene: Bel-Air season 3, episode 1 ends with a montage of the characters, with Aunt Viv and Uncle Phil in bed and Carlton alone in his room. In a shocking move, Will tells Doc he’s taking the summer off from basketball, taking a step away from Zenith Hype to focus on entrepreneurship.

Bel-Air Season 3 Episode 2 Songs

"Pivot”

“GET SOME MONEY” by Killer Mike: Carlton joins Will on his journey to becoming an entrepreneur, which involves working with Quentin, whom they met at the country club. As “GET SOME MONEY” by Killer Mike plays in Bel Air season 3, episode 2, they pitch different business ideas to the family. Unfortunately, none of them seem to work. To get some inspiration, they talk to successful businesspeople at Uncle Phil’s party, and the song plays again.

“Soul Score” by Fly X Night: While Carlton and Will try and find a business idea, Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv decide they need jobs. The boys get hired as “pit pigs” at the Bel-Air Country Club and run into Connor and his stepdad on their first day.

“MESSY” by Tommy Richman: Ashley and Hilary have a “sister day” in Bel-Air season 3, episode 2, where Ashley gets to pick whatever she wants them to do. This includes visiting Jazz’s record shop, which Hilary is reluctant to do. While there, Ashley finds Jazz’s notice of delinquency, which he tries to play off as unimportant.

“Bad Situation” by Dear Anaïs: Things are still awkward between Jazz and Hilary in Bel-Air, especially because Hilary got engaged to Lamarcus at the end of the season 3 premiere. There’s a lot unresolved between them, as evidenced by a heated argument that ends in a kiss to “Bad Situation,” though Hilary walks away quickly.

“Trigger Warning” by Shawn Wasabi, Wolftyla & MIYACHI: “Trigger Warning” plays at the end of Bel-Air season 3, episode 2. Carlton and Akira kiss, and he and Will work at the country club. They’re introduced to their newest coworker, Jackie, who was hired as a yoga instructor after Aunt Viv put in a good word for her, unaware of her past with Will.

Bel-Air Season 3 Episode 3 Songs

“True Colors”

“WOW” by Kid Cudi & A$AP Rocky: After some trial and error, Will and Carlton build their new business, Blackcess, a lifestyle and merch brand made to tell their stories and help Black businesses. The first business they sponsor is Jazz’s record store, and they use a car show to promote themselves with help from Lisa and Jackie.

“SAY MY GRACE” by Offset ft. Travis Scott: To try and make some more money, Jazz agrees to sell his car, but Will comes up with a way to save it. He challenges the buyer to a street race, and if he wins, Jazz gets to keep the car and an extra $35,000. The thrilling scene in Bel Air season 3, episode 3 is set to “SAY MY GRACE” by Offset and Travis Scott.

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A gritty and more grounded reimagining of the '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks as Will Smith. After falling afoul of a drug lord and his gang in his native West Philadelphia, Will Smith moves to a gated community in Bel-Air with his wealthy Aunt Vivian (Cassandra Freeman) and Uncle Phil (Adrian Holmes). Not only must Will adjust to his new environment, but he's also forced to deal with his past in order to embrace his future.

Cast

Coco Jones , Jordan L. Jones , Olly Sholotan , Adrian Holmes , Jimmy Akingbola , Cassandra Freeman , Akira Akbar , Jabari Banks , Simone Joy Jones

Release Date

February 13, 2022

Seasons

3

Showrunner

Carla Banks Waddles