Top Boy (A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series) explained

Top Boy (A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series)
Type:	soundtrack
Artist:	Various artists
Cover:	Top Boy (A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series).jpg
Length:	52:40

Top Boy (A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series) is an original soundtrack album for the British television series Top Boy. It was released digitally on 13 September 2019 by OVO Sound and Warner.^{[1] [2]} The soundtrack includes appearances from OVO's Drake, Baka Not Nice, and Popcaan and British artists AJ Tracey, Avelino, Dave, Fredo, Ghetts, Headie One, Little Simz, M Huncho, Nafe Smallz and SL.^{[3] [4]}

Background

In November 2017, it was announced that Netflix would revive the television series, with season 3 executive produced by Drake's DreamCrew.^[5] On 7 July 2018, Drake appeared on Link Up TV's segment "Behind Barz", releasing a freestyle.^{[6] [7]} On 10 November 2019, Dave released the official music video for "Professor X", directed by Nathan James Tettey.^[8]

(In September 2023, Brian Eno released Top Boy (Score from the Original Series) with ambient, instrumental music.)

Track listing

Credits adopted from AllMusic.^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: DRAKE & OVO SOUND PRESENT "TOP BOY" SOUNDTRACK . HipHopDX.
2. Web site: The tracklisting for Drake's 'Top Boy' soundtrack has been revealed . NME . 8 February 2021.
3. Web site: Drake's OVO Sound reveals Top Boy soundtrack tracklist . Revolt . 8 February 2021.
4. Web site: The OVO Sound 'Top Boy' Soundtrack Will Contain A New Drake Song After All . Uproxx . 8 February 2021.
5. News: Drake Revives British Drug Dealer Drama 'Top Boy' for Netflix. Chu. Henry. 2017-11-08. Variety. 2017-11-08. en-US.
6. Drake Releases New Chune, Isn't With the Paigon Chit-Chat . Rolling Stone . 11 February 2021.
7. Web site: Drake Releases Official Version of "Behind Barz" Freestyle . Spin . 11 February 2021.
8. Web site: Dave Assumes The Role Of "Professor X" In Cinematic New Video . Complex . 11 February 2021.
9. Web site: Various Artists - Top Boy: A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series . AllMusic.