"Boys" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist Dean Brody and American country artist Mickey Guyton.[2] The song was written by Emily Reid, Matt McVaney, and Travis Wood.[3] It was the third single from Brody's seventh studio album Boys.[4]
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| Single by Dean Brody featuring Mickey Guyton[A] | ||||
| from the album Boys | ||||
| Released | November 18, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Scurvy Dog | |||
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| Dean Brody singles chronology | ||||
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| Mickey Guyton singles chronology | ||||
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| "Boys" on YouTube | ||||
Background and content
editThe song is about the difference between how men and boys behave in a relationship.[5] Brody remarked that he was excited to have Guyton's "incredible vocals" on the track.[4]
Critical reception
edit"Boys" received generally positive reviews, with several outfits praising Mickey Guyton's presence on the song. The Reviews Are In called the song a "wonderful and beautifully sung duet" giving it an A+ and saying "the addition of Mickey Guyton's voice is fantastic".[6] Kerry Doole of FYI Music News referred to the track as a "reflective and philosophical ballad that [Brody] delivers convincingly" adding that "the vocal contribution of Guyton gives it extra resonance".[3] The British Columbia Music Association described the song as a "truly outstanding offering".[5]
Commercial performance
edit"Boys" reached a peak of number 1 on Billboard Canada Country chart on April 3, 2021. It was Brody's sixth number-one hit,[7] and Guyton's first-ever number one on any chart, as well as her highest-charting song on Canada Country.[8] She also became the first black woman to top the Canada Country chart.[9][10] It peaked at number 65 on the Canadian Hot 100, marking Guyton's first entry on that chart.[11] The song has been certified Gold by Music Canada.[12]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] | 65 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Boys - Single by Dean Brody and Mickey Guyton". Spotify. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Dean Brody Drops New Album And Single With Mickey Guyton". The Music Express. November 18, 2020.
- ^ a b "Dean Brody: Boys". FYI Music News. November 22, 2020. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ a b Dagg, Nanci (November 20, 2020). "Dean Brody is thrilled to share his new album and single Boys, released on November 18, with his fans". Canadian Beats Media.
- ^ a b "SINGLE REVIEW: DEAN BRODY'S 'BOYS' FEATURING MICKEY GUYTON". Music & Tour News. British Columbia Music Association. November 28, 2020.
- ^ Murray, Joshua; Cassling, Trish; Butters, Sydney (November 18, 2020). "Dean Brody, Boys Album Review". The Reviews Are In.
- ^ a b "Dean Brody Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Mickey Guyton Chart History: Canada Country". Billboard.
- ^ Colley, Katie (March 29, 2021). "Dean Brody And Mickey Guyton Earn No. 1 On Canadian Country Radio With 'Boys'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on March 29, 2021.
- ^ Stefano, Angela (March 29, 2021). "Mickey Guyton Notches First-Ever No. 1 Song in Canada With Dean Brody Duet 'Boys'". Taste of Country. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ "Mickey Guyton Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Dean Brody – Boys". Music Canada. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Dean Brody Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.