Top Boy (A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series)
| Top Boy (A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series) | |
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| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | 13 September 2019 |
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| Length | 52:40 |
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| Singles from Top Boy (A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series) | |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]Credits adopted from AllMusic.[9]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Riding on E" (performed by Nafe Smallz) | Nathan Adams |
| 2:35 |
| 2. | "Freddy" (performed by Fredo) | Marvin William Bailey | Mason Taylor | 2:17 |
| 3. | "Hard to Believe" (performed by Headie One) |
| Sykes Beats | 3:18 |
| 4. | "My Town" (performed by Baka Not Nice featuring Giggs) |
|
| 3:18 |
| 5. | "One Summer" (performed by M Huncho) | Quincy Ferreira, Mujtaba khan | Quincy Tellem | 3:24 |
| 6. | "Overseer" (performed by Youngs Teflon) |
|
| 2:18 |
| 7. | "Professor X" (performed by Dave) | David Omoregie | Dave | 3:37 |
| 8. | "100 Thoughts" (performed by SL) |
|
| 2:03 |
| 9. | "Billions" (performed by Popcaan featuring Quada) |
|
| 2:40 |
| 10. | "Elastic" (performed by AJ Tracey) | Che Wolton Grant | TobiShyBoy | 3:17 |
| 11. | "Listen" (performed by Ghetts) |
| Sir Spyro | 3:27 |
| 12. | "Belly of the Beast" (performed by Avelino) |
| Kyle Evans | 2:58 |
| 13. | "Venom" (performed by Little Simz) |
| Inflo | 2:34 |
| 14. | "Feeling It" (performed by Teeway) | Berkley Ehheosa Ayemere | Mokuba Lives | 3:06 |
| 15. | "8 Missed Calls" (performed by Nafe Smallz) | Nathan Adams | Sean Murdz | 3:41 |
| 16. | "God's Eye" (performed by Dave) | Omoregie | Dave | 5:16 |
| 17. | "Behind Barz" (performed by Drake) | Aubrey Graham | Richie Beatz | 2:43 |
| Total length: | 52:40 | |||
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Silver | 60,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "DRAKE & OVO SOUND PRESENT "TOP BOY" SOUNDTRACK". HipHopDX.
- ^ "The tracklisting for Drake's 'Top Boy' soundtrack has been revealed". NME. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Drake's OVO Sound reveals Top Boy soundtrack tracklist". Revolt. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "The OVO Sound 'Top Boy' Soundtrack Will Contain A New Drake Song After All". Uproxx. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ Chu, Henry (2017-11-08). "Drake Revives British Drug Dealer Drama 'Top Boy' for Netflix". Variety. Retrieved 2017-11-08.
- ^ "Drake Releases New Chune, Isn't With the Paigon Chit-Chat". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Drake Releases Official Version of "Behind Barz" Freestyle". Spin. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Dave Assumes The Role Of "Professor X" In Cinematic New Video". Complex. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "Various Artists - Top Boy: A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series". AllMusic.
- ^ "British album certifications – Various Artists – Top Boy - A Selection Of Music Inspired". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 28, 2022.