Draft:Sweet Boy
2024 mixtape by Malcolm Todd
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Sweet Boy is the debut mixtape by American singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd. The first full-length project by Todd, the mixtape was released on April 5, 2024, through Columbia Records.[2][3]
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| Sweet Boy | |
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| Mixtape by | |
| Released | April 5, 2024 |
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| Length | 45:15 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Singles from Sweet Boy | |
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Background and release
Sweet Boy was released on April 5, 2024.[4] Speaking about the opening single, Malcolm stated, "'Earrings' is the perfect intro to my heartbreak mixtape Sweet Boy. The song walks through my brain as I try to reach out to someone I’ve lost connection with."[5] The mixtape has lovesick themes throughout it, such as missing an ex, troubled relationships, and young love being intense.[4]
Malcolm released two EPs "Sweet Boy Pt. 1" and "Sweet Boy Pt 2," merging it into one cohesive mixtape.[4][6] Apart of the first EP was "On My Shoulder," "Thailand," "Ladygirl," "4Me 4Me," and "Rodrick Rules.[6]
Reception
Marcy Donelson of AllMusic rated Sweet Boy a 3 out of 5, stating that the songs on the mixtape had strong responses from listeners, which helped Malcolm Todd get a record deal with Columbia.[1] KXSC Radio described Sweet Boy as "a chraming mixtape with enchanting guitar melodies and catchy chorus'."[4] Writing for The Music Mag, Laure Ketterl noted that "Ladygirl" has a similar rhythm to Steve Lacy's Bad Habit.[6]
The mixtape earned Todd success on TikTok, leading to his record deal with Columbia.[7]
Tracklisting
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Earrings" | 2:31 |
| 2. | "Roommates" | 3:34 |
| 3. | "On My Shoulder" | 2:49 |
| 4. | "Thailand" | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Ladygirl" | 2:04 |
| 6. | "Sweet Boy" | 3:00 |
| 7. | "Rodrick Rules" | 3:03 |
| 8. | "4Me 4Me" | 3:30 |
| 9. | "Art House" | 2:57 |
| 10. | "Sore Throat" | 2:55 |
| 11. | "Rockstar Boyfriend" | 1:47 |
| 12. | "New Friends" (featuring Eem Triplin) | 2:10 |
| 13. | "Accutane" | 3:13 |
| 14. | "Hot in NY" | 1:58 |
| 15. | "Pillow" | 2:53 |
| 16. | "Mr. Incorrect" | 2:50 |
| Total length: | 45:15 | |
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| Top 50 Album Charts (ARIA)[8] | 37 |
| US Billboard 200 (Billboard)[9] | 139 |