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BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Adrienne Andersen, Ali Drabo, atelier Moss, Farshad sheikhzad, Gabi Brasiliano, Leonardo Goncalves wild, mehrab zahedbeigi, mohammad akbari, Mykhailo Petrenko, rao qingwei, from Pexels; AcatXIo, TheDigitalArtist from Pixabay]BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 4 features songs by Average White Band, Brandy & Monica, Kesha, Lil Nas X, Nxdia, and RYANN.

Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Kesha says what so many of us were thinking in our minds, among other places 😈: “I’m boy crazy, I’m boy crazy / Crazy boy, I’m so boy crazy.” Damn straight, gurl! For the dynamic duo of Brandy & Monica, they were fighting over the same boiii: “You need to give it up, had about enough / It’s hard not to see, the boy is mine.” And as for our handsome and talented Dutch boy,  RYANN, he wants to know, “Boy, why don’t you touch me? / Tell me, are you afraid?” Ooh-wee! If you couldn’t tell, the common thread between these songs on this musical compendium is about a crucial topic: dem B-O-Y-S, boys!

BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 4 is the fourth installment of my boy-driven playlist series.  It follows up BOY, These Songs Are About You (2023)BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 2 (2024), and BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 3 (2025). It is one of many playlists about those beloved, yet frustrating beings known as boys. BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 4 features songs by Average White Band, Brandy & Monica, Kesha, Lil Nas X, Nxdia, and RYANN. So, without further ado, let’s embrace the good and, unfortunately, the bad about boys through song!


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1. Kesha, “BOY CRAZY.” 2. Lil Nas X, “DREAMBOY” 3. Nxdia, “Boy Clothes” 4. Mad Tsai, “One Of The Boys”
5. Cub Sport, “This Boy’s In Love” – The Presets cover 6. RYANN, “Boy, Why Don’t You Touch Me?” 7. Luh Tyler, “Florida Boy” 8. Omar Rudberg, “I’m Not a Boy”
9. Playaz Circle, Duffle Bag Boy (Ft. Lil Wayne) 10. marc indigo, “boy for the weekend” 11. Käärijä & Hooja, “San Francisco Boy” 12. Brandy & Monica, “The Boy Is Mine”
13. Average White Band, “School Boy Crush”      

 


1. Kesha, “BOY CRAZY.”

. (PERIOD) // Kesha // 2025

Kesha, . (Period) [📷: Kesha]“I’m boy crazy, I’m boy crazy / Crazy boy, I’m so boy crazy.” Can you guess what’s wrong with Kesha? She is “BOY CRAZY.”. “BOY CRAZY.” is the eighth track on her sixth studio album, and first independently released album, (PERIOD). Kesha co-wrote “BOY CRAZY.” with Madison Love and Zhone.  She produced this fun, lusty track with Zhone, too. Depth is not the modus operandi on “BOY CRAZY.” This is good old, fun pop. Like many girls (and boys), Kesha can’t stop thinking about boys. In the first verse, Kesha likens boys to cocaine.  Ooh-wee, addictive!  At the end of the verse, she asserts, “Want to get you all alone / Motherfucker, check your phone / Berlin to Bombay, New York to LA / Tokyo to Tahoe (Let’s party).” It’s giving boys all around the world! In the second verse, “Many men are on the menu (Eat ‘em up like amuse-bouche)” and, “Driving ninety, they been tryna get me in my underwear.” Damn, girl! The centerpiece is the chorus, where Kesha admits, “You’re my fix and you’re my craving / Oh, oh, I’m boy crazy.” And for even more boys, in the post-chorus, she encourages, “Gimme, gimme, gimme all the boys.”  There is no doubt what Kesha longs for.  She sells it like a champ.  Her performance is infectious, passionate, and most of all, horny.  “BOY CRAZY.” is a BOP! 

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2. Lil Nas X, “DREAMBOY”

“DREAMBOY” // Columbia // 2025

Lil Nas X, DREAMBOY [📷: Columbia]“Alright, okay, shit, let’s talk infatuations,” Lil Nas X (Montero Lamar Hill) raps in the first verse of “DREAMBOY”.  He continues, honestly, “I like long black dick, and I like long conversations / I like cuddlin’ with my cats, and I like boys who have a smell to ‘em.” Hill never shies away from his sexuality or being true to self.  Those lyrics support his self-described role of “controversy king.” Lil Nas X penned “DREAMBOY” alongside producers Ariana Wong, Jahnei Clarke, and Roy Lenzo. Hill keeps it bold, entertaining, and queer.

“I heard the shit y’all say about me when y’all in ‘em churches / Y’all stanky booty bitches take my fun and make it misery.” Oh, shit! Lil Nas X gives us playful, rhythmic rapping throughout “DREAMBOY.”  His lyrics are honest and unapologetic.  His confidence is through the roof as he infuses plenty of attitude.  At the end of the first verse, he references his controversial flop of a single, “J CHRIST”:

“Fell off for a minute, now I’m back on

I just do what I want, I don’t care what they like

Say it with me, nigga (Bitch, I’m back like J. Christ).”

The second verse is briefer and more melodic than the first. The tenor of the verse is more of the same: “Baby, I’m a boss… I’m a CEO / Baby, I’m that nigga, I’m that boy, I’m that negro.”  In the third verse, there is no backing down either: “I’m on Nasarati road, made a lane for me.” The chorus marks the most memorable section of the record, where he embodies being a “DREAMBOY”: “Dream on, when the going get tough / Dream on, when it all gets rough.” Lil Nas X, both controversial and fearless, continues to ‘bring the heat’ making sickening bops.

 

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3. Nxdia, “Boy Clothes”

“Boy Clothes” // Bxdger // 2025 

Nxdia, Boy Clothes [📷: Bxdger]“Help me out / I’m just tryna get directions to your boyfriend’s house.” Whoa, whoa, whoa! Why, Nxdia (Nadia Ahmed)?  According to the Egyptian Sudanese alt-pop musician, “There’s something that we haven’t really talked about / I wonder what he’s thinkin’ when we mess around / When we’re hanging out.” Sounds messy! What is not messy regarding song quality is “Boy Clothes” written by Nxdia, Orlando Giannini, and producer, Danny Casio. This two-and-a-quarter-minute-long song is engaging from the get-go.

I love the gradually accelerating bass line accelerates at the beginning.  Nxdia offers playful vocals.  Initially, the vocals are ‘talked’ with a smoky timbre.  However, Nxdia’s vocals grow more dynamic and distorted during the pre-chorus. While the scandalous excerpted lyrics are interesting, more interesting is how Nxdia navigates gender dysphoria.  That is what makes “Boy Clothes” the bop that it is.  In the pre-chorus, the nonbinary musician (any pronouns) expresses her desires for the things he enjoys and uses: “…I want all the other boys that call me by my name / I use his V05, I wear his aftershave / I feel fantastic, and I don’t behave.” Why can’t girls use V05, aftershave, and not behave? In the second verse, exploring gender, Nxdia asserts, “Threw my dresses on the street / Used to smell sweet / Now they smell like gasoline.” “Boy Clothes” may be brief but it is quite thought-provoking.  Anyone exploring gender identity or defying gender stereotypes can take a page out of Nxdia’s book. Notably, Nxdia had top surgery.

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4. Mad Tsai, “One Of The Boys”

“One Of The Boys” // Mad Tsai // 2025 

Mad Tsai, One Of The Boys [📷: Mad Tsai]“Sweat dripping on my lips / Good god, you’re so masculine,” the smoking hot and talented Mad Tsai sings in “One Of The Boys”.  He continues in the first verse, “Hate to say but I love it / You got me going when we’re wrestling.” Tsai penned this boy-centric pop joint with Maria Landi, and producer, Tele Fresco.  One of the big takeaways from this is how he highlights masculinity. The bisexual pop artist hates to admit he enjoys their more heteronormative interactions.  He’s not wrong when he adds, “We can talk about girls,” but Tsai sees more potential for them. In the tuneful, simplistic chorus, he sings:

“I’m just one of the boys

Boys, boys, boys, boys

You can make me your toy

Toy, toy, toy, toy

Baby you can just close your eyes and enjoy

I’m just one of the boys

Boys, boys, boys, boys, boys.”

Other masculine things include watching ballgames, frat house shenanigans, and working out. Notably, there is great talk-singing during the bridge. Here, Tsai showcases ample personality (“Baby slick your hair back / No shirt with my baseball bat / Boy if I pitch, can you catch?”). Beyond the entertaining lyrics, “One Of The Boys” thrives off its modern pop sound: groove, synths, guitar, etc. Another selling point outside of the music is the sexy cover art.  Mad Tsai showing off the midriff will never not be sexy! “One Of The Boys” = another winning pop bop from Mad Tsai! 

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5. Cub Sport, “This Boy’s In Love”

“This Boy’s In Love” // Cub Sport // 2025 

Cub Sport, This Boy’s In Love [📷: Cub Sport]“This time, fight fire with fire / ‘Cause, baby, tonight the world belongs to you and I.” Australian indie-pop collective Cub Sport never ceases to amaze. Over the years, Tim Nelson and company have dropped some surefire bops that more folks need to be buzzing about stateside.  In 2025, Cub Sport released a cover of “This Boy’s In Love”, originally recorded by The Presets (Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes) in their 2008 album, Apocalypso. Nelson produced the Cub Sport version.

If you were naïve of The Presets’ original, you would assume this was a Cub Sport original.  In the indie-pop collective’s hands, it becomes a stripped piano ballad,  This is starkly different from The Presets’ original, which is quicker, groovier, with electronic instrumentation.  Cub Sport maintains a chilling, cool vibe.  Besides the piano, light strings enter, but subtlety remains the modus operandi.  Nelson sings beautifully, delivering an authentic, nuanced, and tender performance. The chorus is nothing short of divine!

“This boy’s in love, love

This boy’s in love

Under the city

Under the city lights.”

In Nelson’s hands, as a gay married man (bandmate Sam Netterfield is his husband), “This Boy’s in Love” confirms an enduring same-sex relationship, one where, despite being judged for their love, they will remain ‘locked-in’ until the very end. The second verse (“Don’t tell the world what we’ve known”) grows more dynamic, but still never breaks a sweat. The second chorus is significantly louder than the rest of the song. The ‘come down’ is sweet, with Nelson wowing with his ripe falsetto. This radiant, stripped cover of “This Boy’s In Love” does not need to be overanalyzed – it is a stunning song!

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    6. RYANN, “Boy, Why Don’t You Touch Me?”

    “Boy, Why Don’t You Touch Me?” // RYANN // 2025

    RYANN, Boy, Why Don’t You Touch Me? [📷: RYANN]“Boy, why don’t you touch me? / Tell me, are you afraid?” Queer Netherlands pop singer/songwriter RYANN has a legitimate question. Dude, what gives? What’s the problem? Feeling fiery (and horny) on “Boy, Why Don’t You Touch Me?”, RYANN continues singing, “Bitch, don’t be lazy / I also want to get laid.” His brutal honesty is part of the charm of a bop, released in April 2025, that has summery vibes written all over it.  Well-produced, “Boy, Why Don’t You Touch Me?” is groovy from the get-go.  Trying to resist dancing to this one is impossible.

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    As sickening as the instrumental is, it is our young, horny young man, RYANN, who is the star of the show. Don’t deny the handsome fella – he needs and wants some! As always, RYANN serves up sweet vocals, longing for some good, S-E-X! The boy he desires is anonymous – “I don’t even know your name, but I don’t care.” Risky, mind you, but not far-fetched in gay hookup culture. Also, later, he reveals the guy who won’t touch him, though it’s censored. Anyways, RYANN has made up his mind that he will sleep with him, but he won’t touch him, hence why RYANN must prompt him! The chorus is the section to beat. It is super fun – one of the biggest selling points of this queer little bop.  Of course, all of the lyrics are fun, though less so for RYANN, who keeps striking out with this cutie, at least him receiving pleasure: “Still, every time we get home / And the heat starts to rise / Oh, you think about yourself / I’m sorry but I’m forced to stop and ask.” RYANN even gives us a story time about this selfish sex – whatever it is. “And every time we had sex or fooled around / He just didn’t touch me.” Wow – what a dick! Sadly, our hot Dutch boy doesn’t get the quality lay he deserves, but he drops another surefire bop with “Boy, Why Don’t You Touch Me?”.

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    7. Luh Tyler, “Florida Boy”

    “Florida Boy” // Luh Tyler / Motion Music, LLC // 2025

    Luh Tyler, Florida Boy [📷: Luh Tyler / Motion Music, LLC]According to Luh Tyler, “This that real Florida music, get you in that mode.” Woo! The rapper keeps it short and sweet on his banger, “Florida Boy”. Backed banging, colorful production (Yakree, Casio5k, and Mike Wavvs), southern rap, and trap are alive and well.  The beat sounds like Gucci Mane’s “Rich Niggaz”. Tyler brings a ‘cool energy’ to his performance, rapping in an undertone.  Even if he’s not ‘dynamic,’ his rhymes are ‘rough around the music’ and unapologetic.  In the chorus, he spits, “Fuck her with my chains on while she watch ‘em swang (Ugh) / Could’ve bust that bitch down, but I kept it plain (Ice).” Wow! In the verse, he remains confident, asserting, “This that shit that make a nigga wanna beat the road (Beat the road) / This that shit that make a nigga feel like fuck these hoes (Fuck these hoes).” What more is there to say? Not much! “Florida Boy” is enjoyable without daring to move the needle.

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    8. Omar Rudberg, “I’m Not a Boy”

    “I’m Not A Boy” // Atlantic // 2025 

    Omar Rudberg, I’m Not a Boy [📷: Atlantic]According to the hunky Omar Rudberg, “I’m not a boy / I’m not a girl.” Per the chorus of “I’m Not a Boy”, the hunky Venezuelan Swedish actor and musician 😍 is “an alien out of this world / I’m no thing you can put into words.” So, summing things up, gender doesn’t accurately characterize him.  Rudberg adds, “I’m just an idiot looking for love / I am nothing (6xs), oh.”

    Anyways, Rudberg penned “I’m Not a Boy” alongside Sophia Somajo and producer Elias Kapari. Omar is dramatic during the centerpiece, highlighting who he is, that we don’t know who he is… something like that.  During the verses and the pre-chorus, he addresses how others view him.  “What do you know about my life?” he sings in the first verse, adding, “Lover, now don’t be a hater.” In the second verse, he asserts, “My mama didn’t make me basic / Sorry to tell you, but I am a freak.” Well, he does state later that he is an alien, so… In the pre-chorus, following the first verse, he characterizes his freakiness more colorfully: “Hid your husband, hide your wife / Kiss and tell them, ‘See you later’ / Sorry to tell you, but I am a freak.” Ultimately, Rudberg is who he is and who he is meant to be on “I’m Not a Boy”. Labels don’t accurately describe him.

     

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    ​​9. Playaz Circle, Duffle Bag Boy (Ft. Lil Wayne)

    Supply & Demand // DTP // 2007 

    Playaz Circle, Supply & Demand [📷: DTP]“If I don’t do nothin’, I’ma ball / I’m countin’ all day like the clock on the wall / Now go and get your money, little duffle bag boy / Said go and get your money, little duffle bag boy.” Ooh-wee! Fiery lyrics from the one-and-only Lil Wayne who has a shit-ton of hits to his name. He is NOT a one-hit wonder by any means. Likewise, Tity Boi, now 2 Chainz, is NOT a one-hit wonder either.  But, he is one half of the southern rap duo, Playaz Circle (also including Dolla Boy), who produced only one hit single: “Duffle Bag Boy”. Also, Dolla Boy is a one-hit wonder thanks to “Duffle Bag Boy.” The single from their 2007 album, Supply & Demand, peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.  

     

    One of the big lifts Playaz Circle received on “Duffle Bag Boy” is the featured guest spot by Lil Wayne. Weezy drops the confident, ball-heavy chorus in all its glory! He bites, “I ain’t never ran from a nigga / And I damn sure ain’t ‘bout to pick today to start runnin’!” Damn right!  “Duffle Bag Boy” isn’t deep or transcendent. That said, it’s well-produced by M16 with sounds representative of southern rap.  Also, it’s incredibly entertaining.  Weezy’s hook gains a lot of attention, but Tity Boi and Dolla Boy drop hot flows too. Tity Boi asserts in the first verse, “We leave the dealership, head to the rim shop / You niggas barely dressing, I got thousands piling / That’s that salad dressing, I’m on my Thousand Island.” 2 Chainz!  As for Dolla Boy: “Meet a ho, break a ho, never nothin’ new to us /Turnin’ hoes to housewives never been cool with us / Soon enough, all these dealers is gonna catch up / ‘Til then, fuck it, I’m winning, so I’ma stack up.” Woo! Revisiting “Duffle Bag Boy” nearly 20 years later, it remains a surefire rap banger. It’s a shame the duo couldn’t drop any more significant hits.  But it’s better to have one hit single than none, right? Right!  

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    10. marc indigo, “boy for the weekend”

    “boy for the weekend” // marc indigo // 2023 

    marc indigo, boy for the weekend [📷: marc indigo]“I got my eye on the ceiling / You throw my pants on the floor / I was just thinking ‘bout leaving / We shouldn’t speak anymore.” Hmm, what is going on here, marc indigo? Better yet, what is going down ⬇️? He memorably continues in the chorus of the brief “boy for the weekend”, “I’m crawling into your collarbones / Where love is impossible / But I can be your boy for the weekend.”  Whoa! That ‘collarbone’ lyrics is the sugar honey iced tea! “Boy for the weekend” raises plenty of questions as a listener.  Who is this relationship with? Is this about a same-sex relationship, by chance? While no answers are provided, there is a connection, but it is casual, sexual, and temporary instead of emotional and long-term.  After all, in those collarbones, love is impossible.

    The physical nature of the relationship is confirmed in the first verse: “And I know I’m supposed to let  you go, but I’m weak / You call my phone and come on over just to dirty the sheets / …And your pretty face is making me do things that I shouldn’t.” Indigo adds that this person “Only love me from the waist down / Such a pretty little liar.”  Lyrics like that again toy with who is participating in this relationship.  Size matters… to some.  Anyways, while indigo enjoys the sex, he seems to be pining for more, yet he cannot seem to leave. Beyond the songwriting, there is plenty to praise about the song.  Indigo sings well, serving up light, easy-going vocals.  It sounds as if he barely breaks a sweat.  The musical backdrop is light initially, featuring finger snaps, guitar, and keys. As the song progresses, the accompaniment fills out.  Lovely background vocals support him, upping the ante.  Who’s boy is marc for the weekend? Is he a pretty girl’s boy, or a pretty boy’s boy? Ultimately, it doesn’t matter. “Boy for the weekend” is short but utterly sweet, “pants on the floor,” and “Crawling into your collarbones!”

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    11. Käärijä & Hooja, “San Francisco Boy”

    San Francisco Boy” // Warner Finland // 2025 

    Käärijä & Hooja, San Francisco Boy [📷: Warner Finland]“I wanna have fun.” Indeed, Käärijä (Jere Mikael Pöyhönen) and I happily co-sign! The Finnish rapper, singer, and songwriter collaborates with Swedish electronic duo, Hooja (Hooja and DJ Mårdhund) on the infectious dance single, “San Francisco Boy”. Käärijä continues singing in the chorus of “San Francisco Boy,” “I’m a party boy / I’m a cool boy / I’m a dance boy / I’m a disco boy / San Francisco boy / I’m a dance boy.” Noted! Pöyhönen, Hooja, Aleksi Nurmi, and Mårdhund wrote “San Francisco Boy.” Nurmi and Mårdhund also produced it.  The backdrop sounds like a dance/electro musical paradise, set in a hellish, minor key 😈. 

    Fun is the modus operandi for Käärijä, Hooja, and the listeners. Käärijä feels confident from the get-go, expressing his desire to dance. Not only is he a “dance boy,” but he informs us, “Everybody’s dancing / Everybody feel the beat.” Ooh-wee, it’s giving a surefire vibe! Most of the song is in English. However, where some of us merely listen and nod our heads, sans comprehension, is when he drops some Swedish lyrics: “Om du vill va’ med mig / Får du ta och skärpa dig.” Say what, now?! Translated into English, Pöyhönen tells this nameless person, “If you want to join me / You better get your act together.” Lyrically, “San Francisco Boy” isn’t complex or deep.  It doesn’t need to be.  This unique Finnish and Swedish collaboration is infectious, carefree, and ready-made for the clubs.

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    12. Brandy & Monica, “The Boy Is Mine”

    Never Say Never // Atlantic // 1998 & The Boy is Mine // Arista // 1998

    Brandy, Never Say Never [📷: Atlantic]“You need to give it up, had about enough / It’s hard not to see, the boy is mine.” Ooh-wee! Brandy and Monica ‘struck gold,’ rather, multiplatinum, with their iconic single, “The Boy Is Mine”.  The beloved, dominant number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 appeared on both artists’ 1998 albums.  It is the third track on Brandy’s Never Say Never, released in May.  It is the second track on Monica’s The Boy is Mine, released in July. Without question, “The Boy Is Mine” is the biggest hit of both artists’ careers. Yes, Brandy had another number one hit (“Have You Ever?”), and Monica had two more (“The First Night” and “Angel of Mine”), but the ‘one’ to beat is “The Boy is Mine,” which topped the charts for 13 weeks.  Did I mention it won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals?

    Monica, The Boy is Mine [📷: Arista]What makes “The Boy Is Mine” ‘the sugar honey iced tea.” First and foremost, Brandy and Monica sing marvelously.  Brandy sounds buttery smooth in the first iteration of the chorus (excerpted above), showing off her distinct smokey pipes.  When she and Monica join forces in the unforgettable chorus, the centerpiece, the vocal contrast, and the chemistry are strong.  The ad-libs are also top-notch.  Before hearing that once-in-a-lifetime chorus, the listeners are treated to an extended intro, setting up this duel between Brandy and Monica over the same boy. In the verses, they go back and forth regarding him. “There is no way you could mistake / Him for your man, are you insane?” Brandy asks. Mo responds, “You see, I know that you may be / Just a bit jealous of me / But you’re blind if you can’t see / That his love is all in me.” Oh, snap! In the second verse, Mo asserts, “You need to know it’s me, not you / And if you didn’t know it, girl, it’s true.” Brandy responds, “I think that you should realize / And try to understand  why / He is a part of my life / I know it’s killing you inside.” It’s a fun rivalry! Beyond the singing and songwriting (Brandy, Rodney Jerkins, Japhe Tejeda, Fred Jerkins III, and the late LaShawn Daniels), the production and sound of “The Boy Is Mine” is one of many draws. It is classy and refined.  Credited to Brandy, Austin, and Rodney Jerkins, they ‘put their foot’ into it. Gotta love those colorful pizzicato string synths.  This record exemplifies the 1990s contemporary R&B sound. Ultimately, “The Boy Is Mine” is epic for so many reasons.

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    13. Average White Band, “School Boy Crush”

    Cut the Cake // Atlantic Recording Corp. // 1975 

    Average White Band, Cut The Cake [📷: Atlantic Recording Corporation]“Meet me in the playground at a quarter to four / Wait ‘til everybody’s long gone.”  Ooh-wee! So, what’s going down on the playground, Average White Band? “There must be so many things that we could explore / Hey baby, maybe I can walk you home.” Wow! On “School Boy Crush”, the Grammy-nominated Scott funk/R&B collective piques our ears with a strong vocal performance, entertaining and playful lyrics, and tremendous musicianship. “School Boy Crush” is the second track from the band’s gold-certified 1975 album, Cut the Cake. AWB (namely, Hamish Stuart, Steve Ferrone, and Alan Gorrie) wrote “School Boy Crush.” The legendary Arif Mardin (1932 – 2006) produced it. “Crush” peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.   

     

    No matter how average they might be, Average White Band showcases elite musicianship throughout “School Boy Crush.” Beyond the expressive, nuanced, and soulful lead vocals, the instrumental slaps hard. “School Boy Crush” benefits from its infectious, sickening funk groove from the get-go. The rhythm guitar kicks ass and takes names. The bass line is epic – big, fat, and robust, baby! The horns add another dimension to the greatness. Also, the musical underpinnings shine! The harmonic progression is marvelous, while key modulations give the song an adventurous spirit. Speaking of adventurous spirit, the innuendo is ripe: “If we play cool (If we play coo), it’ll be alright / Don’t let the teacher see us talking  / But after school we can be out of sight / Everybody gonna think we just gone walkin’.” Ooh-wee! The centerpiece is the chorus:

    “She said, Hey – wait a minute – hold on

    She said, Hey – just a little bit – hold on

    When I try to think of what it feels like

    To feel it for the first time, was it really such a thrill?

    She said, Look, boy – but don’t you touch

    That ain’t much – it’s only a school boy crush.” 

    “School Boy Crush” remains a vibe well into the 21st century. It has been sampled many, many times for good reason!

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    BOY, These Songs Are About You, Part 4 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Atlantic Recording Corp., Arista, Bxdger, Columbia, Cub Sport, Kesha, Luh Tyler, Mad Tsai, marc indigo, Motion Music, LLC, RYANN; Adrienne Andersen, Ali Drabo, atelier Moss, Farshad sheikhzad, Gabi Brasiliano, Leonardo Goncalves wild, mehrab zahedbeigi, mohammad akbari, Mykhailo Petrenko, rao qingwei, from Pexels; AcatXIo, TheDigitalArtist from Pixabay]

     

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    The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.