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Mara Brock Akil Recalls Angie Stone Recording 'Girlfriends' Theme in 15 Minutes at Beverly Hills Event

Her tribute underscores the show's enduring reach across generations.

Overview

  • Speaking Oct. 1 at a Hollywood Confidential event, Akil said Stone completed the theme in roughly 15–20 minutes and was in the studio about 30 minutes total.
  • Producer Camara Kambon led the session as Akil gave minimal direction, describing Stone’s swift work as the mark of a consummate professional.
  • Racing to catch a flight in the pre-GPS era, Stone was guided to the freeway by Akil and her husband, who later learned she made the plane because there was no texting then.
  • The recollection doubles as a tribute following Stone’s death in March 2025, highlighting how her vocals helped define a series that premiered in 2000 and still resonates.
  • Akil noted ongoing fan calls for a reboot but said any return would require proper funding and respect for the show’s value, with no project currently confirmed.