Sweet Boy
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| Released | April 5, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 45:15 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Singles from Sweet Boy | ||||
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]
Background and release
[edit]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
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
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
[edit]| 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
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] | 27 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 35 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[9] | 64 |
| Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[10] | 35 |
| Norwegian Albums (IFPI Norge)[11] | 37 |
| Portuguese Albums (AFP)[12] | 171 |
| US Billboard 200[13] | 26 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Malcolm Todd - Sweet Boy". AllMusic. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ Bagdady, Mariam (November 1, 2024). "Interview: Malcolm Todd Talks Tackling Love, New Music, & His Twenties". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Rincon, Alessandra (April 12, 2024). "Malcom Todd's 'Sweet Boy' Is a Coming of Age Triumph For the Rising Star". Ones to Watch. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "ALBUM REVIEW: Sweet Boy - Malcolm Todd". KXSC Radio. April 18, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Malcom Todd – Sweet Boy | Album Review". The Music Mag. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ↑ Joines, Carmen (April 16, 2025). "Malcom Todd sings of misdirection, he's heading the right way". The Daily Californian. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of May 23, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Malcolm Todd – Sweet Boy" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 20-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Album 2026 uke 25". IFPI Norge. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Top 200 Álbuns Semana 25 de 2026" (PDF) (in European Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. p. 3. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard 200: Week of June 20, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Malcolm Todd – Sweet Boy". Radioscope. Retrieved June 1, 2026. Type Sweet Boy in the "Search:" field and press Enter.