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| "Lil' Obsession" | ||||
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| Single by Boy Soda | ||||
| from the album Soulstar | ||||
| Released | 31 January 2025 | |||
| Length | 3:01 | |||
| Label | Warner Music Australia | |||
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"Lil' Obsession" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Boy Soda. It was released in January 2025 as the lead single from their debut studio album, Soulstar.[1]
About the single, Boy Soda said "Lil' Obsession' is about letting go, and surrendering to the reality of a relationship that's been ruptured or served its purpose."[2]
In August 2025, Boy Soda performed the song live for Triple J Like a Version[3]
In November 2025, A version featuring Ambré was released.[4]
At the 2025 ARIA Music Awards, the song won Best Soul/R&B Release.[5]
At the APRA Music Awards of 2026, the song was shortlisted for Song of the Year.[6] It nominated for Most Performed R&B / Soul Work.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]Laura McInnes from Sniffers said "'Lil' Obsession' blends contemporary R&B with timeless live instrumentation, pulling from jazz, neo-soul, blues, and pop to craft an Anderson .Paak-esque R&B anthem with lyrics speaking to letting go of an infatuation turned expired relationship."[8]
Amalia Castle from Oculate said "Wrapping listeners up in the sonic equivalent of a heated blanket in this latest release, BOY SODA relays sentiments on vulnerability and the dreaded breakdown of a relationship, continuing to sharpen his artist signature which sees him incorporate honest and human song writing and creative expression."[2]
Sarah Downs from Rolling Stone Australia called the song "Smooth as hell".[1]
Track listings
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Lil' Obsession" | 3:01 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Lil' Obsession" (featuring Ambré) | 3:01 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Best Australian Music of the Week: January 27th-February 2nd". Rolling Stone Australia. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- 1 2 "Warming up the cold months with his big vocals and soulful lyrics, R&B riser BOY SODA returns with his latest single "Lil' Obsession"". oculate. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ "BOY SODA "Lil Obsession" (live for Like a Version)". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ "Best Australian Music of the Week: November 10th-16th". Rolling Stone Australia. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ "Amyl and The Sniffers and Ninajirachi lead the 2025 ARIA Awards winners list". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 19 November 2025. Retrieved 28 November 2025.
- ↑ "APRA Song of the Year top 25 announced for centenary year". APRA Awards (Australia). 3 February 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Nominees and hosts announced for 2026 APRA Music Awards". APRA AMCOS. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Australian R&B rising star BOY SODA drops vibrant new single, "Lil' Obsession"". Sniffers. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.