Top Boy Live

We hear from the stars of the biggest show in British culture. Little Simz, Micheal Ward, Jasmine Jobson, Saffron Hocking and Araloyin Oshunremi explore representation, realism and the return of Top Boy.

A live recording from Top Boy Live, a day of talks and workshops supporting the next generation of British talent in film, TV, music and beyond. Recap the day with advice, insights and assignments here: https://crackm.ag/3IVeqei


Top Boy’s cast on the face of British television

What does it take to make generation-defining television? In this panel conversation we hear from Top Boy’s top table. The show’s creator Ronan Bennett, producer Alasdair Flind and the show’s star and executive producer Ashley Walters.

A live recording from Top Boy Live, a day of talks and workshops supporting the next generation of British talent in film, TV, music and beyond. Recap the day with advice, insights and assignments here: https://crackm.ag/3IVeqei


Behind the scenes on Top Boy, Britain’s best drama

Since the show first aired on Channel 4 in October 2011, Top Boy has been defined by its rich, unpredictable and most importantly authentic characters. But how do you build characters that are lasting? And how do you make sure what they are saying is believable? Stylists, writers, actors and casting directors from the show talk through the process.

Captured at Top Boy Live, a day of talks and workshops supporting the next generation of British talent in film, TV, music and beyond. Recap the day with advice, insights and assignments here: https://crackm.ag/3IVeqei


Character-building through casting, acting and styling on Top Boy

How do you tell the story of an inner-city London estate without compromising on authenticity and honesty? For Top Boy, the answer lies in music. We spoke to the show's music supervisor and members of the cast and writing team about telling stories through – and with – music.

Captured at Top Boy Live, a day of talks and workshops supporting the next generation of British talent in film, TV, music and beyond. Recap the day with advice, insights and assignments here: https://crackm.ag/3IVeqei

The crossroads of music and drama on Top Boy

Tracklist + Q&A: https://bit.ly/themix007bm

Paris-based bass devotee @beatricemasters lures us across a tightrope walk of a mix

"This mix is a recording from La Machine du Moulin Rouge in Paris for Positive Education Festival's event in January 2024. I was opening for Flowdan, Toma Kami and Bianca Oblivion, and was never happier to be doing a warmup, as the festival's crowd is super open to more experimental music. Therefore, I felt free to explore my favourite mood which resembles me the most: building a narrative from about 120 BPM to 140 BPM, navigating between psychedelic, syncopated techno and minimal deep dubstep. At the peak of the set, when the room started to full up, I deliberately took the energy down a notch with heavy contemplative dubs. The set felt like walking on a tightrope, balancing intensity and murkiness, bass and techno, playing with tension. It was one of the best times I ever had DJing."

Tracklist + Q&A

The Mix 007: Beatrice M.

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Drawing from his wider music taste as well as club-rooted sounds, K-LONE journeys freely through hazy R&B, tinkering electronic warmth and ambient house.

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Mostly electronic music productions presented in a mixed manner

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Live and direct from Barbarella's on Sunday night, this week we're sharing CCL and DJ Voices' excellent b2b from last year. Part of MARICAS' much-celebrated takeover, get locked for two-hours of shapeshifting and highly atmospheric electronic music.

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CCL b2b DJ Voices - Live from Dimensions 23' (MARICAS Takeover)

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