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 (with 16 tracks in total), the mixtape was released on April 5, 2024, through Columbia Records.[2][3]
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| Released | April 5, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 45:15 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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Background and release
Sweet Boy was released on April 5, 2024.[4] The mixtape has lovesick themes throughout it, such as missing an ex, troubled relationships, and young love being intense.[4]
Prior to its release, Todd released two EPs, Sweet Boy Pt. 1 and Sweet Boy Pt. 2, later merging it into one cohesive mixtape.[4][5] The first EP features "On My Shoulder", "Thailand", "Ladygirl", "4Me 4Me", and "Rodrick Rules".[5]
The mixtape earned Todd success on TikTok, leading to his record deal with Columbia.[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 charming 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".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 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 |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] | 32 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 41 |
| Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[9] | 56 |
| Norwegian Albums (IFPI Norge)[10] | 96 |
| Portuguese Albums (AFP)[11] | 198 |
| US Billboard 200[12] | 32 |