Malcolm Todd, Sweet Boy | Bangerz N Bopz

In the eighth edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we highlight “Sweet Boy” performed by Malcolm Todd.

BBring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and/or stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the eighth edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2026), we break down “Sweet Boy” performed by Malcolm Todd.

Uh-oh, alternative singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd seems to be singing about those pesky matters of the heart on “Sweet Boy”.  He adds in the post-chorus, “Now, I’m not there, and you’re just fine / But I’m not okay ‘til tonight.” Hmm, the wheels are turning in my head, Malcolm! “Sweet Boy” is the sixth track from his 2024 mixtape, Sweet Boy. Malcolm Todd describes “Sweet Boy” as a song about heartbreak and separation. Word. However, he states, colorfully, that the accompanying music video has nothing to do with that shit. Todd penned the song himself and produced it with Charlie Ziman.  The sound of the record shines with its sensational groove and smooth, soulful rhythmic guitars.

Notably, “Sweet Boy” only features one verse.  Like the chorus and post-chorus that precede it, Malcolm Todd focuses on the relationship and potential post-relationship.  In the first half of the verse, he states he wants her gone, uninvolved.  Damn, Malcolm 👀! At the end of the verse, he memorably sings, “I know it’s been shitty to see the attention I’m getting / But it’s been coming since I’ve been singing baby.” So, he’s become famous, ladies fawn over him, and that’s not ideal for his girlfriend or soon-to-be-ex-girlfriend… Messy! The pre-chorus that follows is intriguing, too: “Now I’ll. Just see you when I’m on business with everyone / You can listen (You can write me from where you are living).” Yup, totally gagged, Malcolm! This not-so-sweet boy does sing sweetly on this track, even if you look at him with a gargantuan side-eye… Beyond compelling lyrics, sweet vocals, and tuneful melodies, the instrumental outro is a wonderful touch – the cherry on top. All told, “Sweet Boy” is a sweet track from Malcolm Todd.  His musical talent is on full display.

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Malcolm Todd » Sweet Boy » Columbia » 2024

Malcolm Todd, Sweet Boy: Bangerz N Bopz No. 8 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Art Laurence Luzon, cottonbro studio, Osmar Vasques, Sebastian Ervi, Wallyson Nascimento from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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