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

Top Boy (A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series) is a compilation album released in 2019, serving as an official soundtrack inspired by the British television drama series Top Boy. The series, originally airing on Channel 4 and later revived by Netflix, depicts the lives of individuals involved in drug dealing and other criminal activities in the fictional Summerhouse housing estate in Hackney, London.

This soundtrack does not feature the show's original score by Brian Eno; instead, it comprises original songs from various artists reflecting the themes and atmosphere of the show. The tracks represent a wide array of genres, primarily focusing on UK hip-hop, grime, and drill, reflecting the musical landscape of the urban environment portrayed in Top Boy.

The album aimed to capture the soundscape of the series, featuring both established and emerging artists from the UK music scene. While not directly featuring in the narrative, the tracks were selected to resonate with the show's themes of struggle, ambition, loyalty, and the complexities of life in underserved communities.

The release of Top Boy (A Selection of Music Inspired by the Series) coincided with the Netflix revival of the show, further amplifying the series' cultural impact and providing a musical accompaniment to its themes and storylines. The album was commercially available across various formats, including digital download and streaming platforms.