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.
Background and release Sweet Boy was released on April 5, 2024. The mixtape has lovesick themes throughout it, such as missing an ex, troubled relationships, and young love being intense.
Prior to its release, Todd released two EPs, Sweet Boy Pt. 1 and Sweet Boy Pt. 2, later merging it into one cohesive mixtape. The first EP features "On My Shoulder", "Thailand", "Ladygirl", "4Me 4Me", and "Rodrick Rules".
The mixtape earned Todd success on TikTok, leading to his record deal with Columbia.
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. KXSC Radio described Sweet Boy as "a charming mixtape with enchanting guitar melodies and catchy chorus". Writing for The Music Mag, Laure Ketterl noted that "Ladygirl" has a similar rhythm to Steve Lacy's "Bad Habit".
Track listing
Charts + Chart performance for Sweet Boy Chart (2026) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 27 Canadian Albums (Billboard) 35 Lithuanian Albums (AGATA) 35 Norwegian Albums (IFPI Norge) 37 Portuguese Albums (AFP) 171 US Billboard 200 26
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