The actors who played the Lyon family on 'Empire' recorded songs that extended the show's narrative.
For the show's blend of drama and music, start with 'Conqueror (feat. Estelle / Jussie Smollett).' 'Cruise (Devon Version)' shows how the cast's recordings filled out the world of Empire.
The Empire Cast's music wasn't just a soundtrack, it was a direct extension of the characters on the show. Songs like 'Keep Your Money (feat. Jussie Smollett)' and 'Looking For You' blended R&B and hip-hop to serve the plotlines. Their work offers a rare, integrated example of television music where the actors' performances continued in the recordings.
They released several soundtrack volumes between 2015 and 2016, including 'Volume 1: Original Soundtrack from Season 1' and 'Volume 2: Original Soundtrack from Season 2.' The group's output was closely linked to the show's episodes, with Jussie Smollett's vocals often taking the lead. In 2019, Smollett's publicized criminal case affected the group's public perception, though their catalog had already been established.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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