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.