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Story of Cool season 1 episode 1 soundtrack

Cool in Charge, 4 songs

LL Cool J interviews special guest to discern the origin of “cool.”

  • Risin' to the Top — Keni Burke
    Cold open, talking about what is cool.
  • Never Be Another You — Lee Fields & The Expressions
    Footage of former President Obama; how he set the tone for a new type of “cool” presidency.
  • The Revolution Will Not Be Televised — Gil Scott Heron
    Footage of Malcom X and the civil rights movement.
  • Busy Earnin' — Jungle
    Footage of Reaganomics and 80’s excess.

Theme Song

Going Back To Cali
LL Cool J