The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack includes songs by Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and Natural. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for David Terry Fine’s 2024 docuseries. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam chronicles the life and times of American entrepreneur Lou Pearlman. In the 90s, he develops successful boy bands such as Backstreet Boys and NSYNC. But during the mid-2000s, however, Pearlman faces numerous accusations of fraud. Composer Andrew Orkin (Dead Pigs) scored the 2024 documentary series, which includes numerous needle-drops from the 90s and early 2000s. Here’s every song in Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam.

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• “Baby I’m Yours” by Backstreet Boys (00:00): The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song accompanies the opening sequence. The Backstreet Boys perform a Shai tune acapella near a bus. Shai. The track is featured again at 09:00.
• “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys (00:00): A bus sequence concludes. The music continues during a transition scene. The Backstreet Boys members appear during home video footage.
• “It’s Gonna Be Me” by NSYNC (00:01): Journalists discuss Lou Pearlman’s accomplishments. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam music kicks in during a music video sequence. It drops before the opening credits scene.
• “Step By Step” by New Kids on the Block (00:03): A 1990 sequence begins. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song continues during a New Kids on the Block montage. The track drops as Lou talks about leasing airplanes.
• “Loverboy” by Backstreet Boys (00:04): The Backstreets Boys appear on television in 1993. They perform a live tune. AJ McLean recalls the experience during an interview.
• “Tell Me That I’m Dreaming” by Backstreet Boys (00:07): Brian Littrell talks about joining the Backstreet Boys in April 1993. The track sets in during a transition sequence. The Backstreet Boys sing during home video footage.
• “Christmas Time Is Here” by Cast (00:08): The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song is featured during home video footage. Brian inhales helium with bandmate Kevin Richardson. The musicians sing together.
• “Let’s Have a Party” by Backstreet Boys (00:09): A 1994 sequence begins. AJ talks about trusting Lou during an interview. The Backstreet Boys perform at a high school.
• “I Want You Back” by Backstreet Boys (00:11): A home video sequence begins. The Backstreet Boys perform for a live audience in the 90s. They sing a Jackson 5 cover song.
• “Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (00:11): AJ recalls his early days as a Backstreet Boys member. He talks about the difficulties of launching the band. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song kicks in during a montage sequence.
• “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana (00:11): A montage sequence continues. AJ speaks about Nirvana being on the radio during the early 90s. He says, “There was no real placement for us.”
• “Easy” by Backstreet Boys (00:18): A 1994 sequence begins. The Backstreet Boys perform a Commodores cover song. Nick Carter stands next to Lou by a piano.
• “We’ve Got It Goin’ On” by Backstreet Boys (00:21): The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song scores a 1995 sequence. The Backstreet Boys gain industry momentum. The track is featured again at 00:22.
• “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)” by Cast (00:23): The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam music is featured during a stadium scene. Fans of the Backstreet Boys sing a song. A girl holds a heart-shaped sign featuring the name “Brian.”
• “Christmas Time” by Backstreet Boys (00:31): A home video sequence begins. The Backstreet Boys perform acapella. Nick stands next to a female fan.
• “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” by Backstreet Boys (00:31): AJ recalls a two-year European tour. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. AJ talks about walking “through the damn door.”
• “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” by NSYNC (00:32): The members of NSYNC exit a vehicle. They harmonize together during a transition scene. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam music is featured again at 00:35.
• “Tearin’ Up My Heart” by NSYNC (00:34): A performance sequence begins. NSYNC sings for a live audience. Justin Timberlake wears a black outfit.
• “Too Much Heaven” by NSYNC (00:36): A 1998 sequence begins. NSYNC performs a Bee Gees cover song. The music drops as Chris Kirkpatrick recalls a meeting with Lou.

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• “Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC (00:07): NSYNC visits Times Square in New York City. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song kicks in during a transition sequence. NSYNC appears in a music video.
• “TBA” by O-Town (00:09): Erik-Michael Estrada talks about O-Town during retro footage. He says, “Where am I?” O-Town sings together during a studio sequence.
• “Liquid Dreams” by O-Town (00:10): Erik talks about Lou and industry opportunities. A 2001 sequence begins. O-Town appears in a music video.
• “Summer Girls” by LFO (00:12): Melissa Moylan talks about Lou’s various bands. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song kicks off a montage sequence. Melissa identifies her first band. LFO appears in a music video
• “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” by Aaron Carter (00:12): A montage sequence continues. Melissa recalls Lou’s work with various artists. Aaron Carter appears in a music video.
• “I Give” by Take 5 (00:12): A montage sequence continues. Melissa identifies a third group. Take 5 appears in a music video.
• “Everything to Me” by Brooke Hogan (00:12): A montage sequence continues. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song scores a music video sequence. Melissa identifies another artist.
• “Feel Free (To Say No)” by Before Four, B4-4 (00:13): A montage sequence continues. Melissa identifies another of Lou’s bands.
• “Say No More” by Innocence (00:13): A montage sequence continues. Innocence appears in a music video. Melissa talks about former member Britney Spears.
• “Put Your Arms Around Me” by Natural (00:16): Michael Johnson talks about Natural and his experiences with Lou. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song kicks in during a transition sequence. Michael performs with Natural during retro footage.
• “For the Longest Time” by Natural (00:18): Patrick King of Natural speaks about Lou and singing for investors. A transition sequence begins. Natural performs acapella during an interior scene.

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• “Saturday Night” by Aaron Carter (00:00): Legendary musician Art Garfunkel talks about his first cousin, Lou Pearlman, during retro footage. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song begins during a transition sequence. Aaron Carter performs live in 2004.
• “Without Me” by Eminem (00:03): Chris of NSYNC recalls his experiences with the group. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam music kicks in during a transition sequence. Eminem calls out Chris during a music video.
• “Kiss from a Rose” by Cast (00:03): A 2005 sequence begins. Lou participates in a European reality show called Big in America. A contestant performs a Seal cover song.
• “Larger Than Life” by Backstreet Boys (00:38): A music video sequence begins featuring the Backstreet Boys. AJ talks about owing “a lot” to Lou. The Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam soundtrack song continues as the former Backstreet Boy discusses “loyalty” and “commitment.”

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