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"3 Boys"
"3 Boys"
Single by Omar Apollo
Released	February 16, 2023
Length	3:29
Label	Warner
Songwriter(s)	Omar Apollo; Mustafa Ahmed; Nathan Phillips; Dylan Wiggins;
Producer(s)	Dylan Wiggins
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"3 Boys" is a song by American singer-songwriter Omar Apollo. It was released on 16 February 2023 through Warner Records.^[1] It lyrically speaks of the protagonist accepting his partner's suggestion of a ménage à trois only to find out it will not work out, describing polyamory as resentments waiting to happen.^[2] "3 Boys" was included on the soundtrack of the 2023 queer romantic comedy film "Red, White & Royal Blue".^[3]

Background

"3 Boys" was Apollo's first song of 2023 after releasing his debut studio album, Ivory, a year prior.^[4] A week before the song's release, Apollo posted a snippet of the song on his social media with the cover and the title.^[5] He explains, 'When I first started writing songs I would often write about unrequited love. "3 Boys" was my first time writing about something non-monogamous. I wrote the song on a rainy day in London...with a friend of mine, Dylan Wiggins. I also had my friend Mustafa help me with a few lines after I played it for him.'^[6]

Critical reception

Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone wrote, 'the real draw is Apollo's vocals and his torn-up lyrics, Three boys would work if I wasn't so tethered to you^[1] Uproxx simply described it as 'a smooth, hypnotic beat' while specifying the chorus.^[2] BroadwayWorld stated, 'The simple, romantic melody is weaved with complex vocals that give every verse a different feel while staying true to his sound.'^[6] Fault Magazine referred to the song as 'A reflection of the artist's growth and authenticity.'^[7]

Accolades

Year-end lists

Critics' rankings for *3 Boys*
Publication	Accolade	Rank	Ref.
NME	The 50 best songs of 2023	43	^[8]
Rolling Stone	The 100 Best Songs of 2023	29	^[9]

Mid-year lists

Critics' rankings for *3 Boys*
Publication	Accolade	Rank	Ref.
Billboard	The 25 Best Pride Songs of 2023 (So Far): Staff Picks	Unranked	^[10]
Esquire	The Best Sad Songs of 2023 (So Far)	7	^[11]
Out	The 20 Best Songs of 2023 From LGBTQ+ Artists (So Far)	13	^[12]
Rolling Stone	The Best Songs of 2023 So Far	Unranked	^[13]

Charts

Chart performance for "3 Boys"
Chart (2023)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[14]	36
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[15]	27

References

^ ^a ^b Blistein, Jon (February 17, 2023). "Omar Apollo Explores the 'Non-Monogamous' Side of Things on '3 Boys'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Omar Apollo Shares '3 Boys,' A Personal New Single". Uproxx. February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "Red, White & Royal Blue soundtrack: All the songs in Prime Video romcom". RadioTimes. Immediate Media Company Limited. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
^ "Omar Apollo unveils new single '3 Boys'". DIY. February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "Omar Apollo shares new song "3 Boys"". The Fader. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Major, Michael. "Omar Apollo Shares New Song '3 Boys'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "Omar Apollo Releases New Single "3 Boys" – A Reflection of Growth and Authenticity". Fault Magazine. February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
^ "The 50 best songs of 2023". NME. NME Networks. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
^ "The 100 Best Songs of 2023". RollingStone. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
^ "The 25 Best Pride Songs of 2023 (So Far): Staff Picks". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
^ McNeal, Bria (June 30, 2023). "The Best Sad Songs of 2023 (So Far)". Esquire. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
^ Rude, Mey. "The 20 Best Songs of 2023 From LGBTQ+ Artists (So Far)". Out.com. Joe Landry. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
^ "The Best Songs of 2023 So Far". RollingStone. Penske Media Corporation. June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
^ "Omar Apollo Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2023.

External links

Lyric video on YouTube

[:0-1] Blistein, Jon (February 17, 2023). "Omar Apollo Explores the 'Non-Monogamous' Side of Things on '3 Boys'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[:1-2] "Omar Apollo Shares '3 Boys,' A Personal New Single". Uproxx. February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[3] "Red, White & Royal Blue soundtrack: All the songs in Prime Video romcom". RadioTimes. Immediate Media Company Limited. Retrieved December 12, 2023.

[4] "Omar Apollo unveils new single '3 Boys'". DIY. February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[5] "Omar Apollo shares new song "3 Boys"". The Fader. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[:2-6] Major, Michael. "Omar Apollo Shares New Song '3 Boys'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[7] "Omar Apollo Releases New Single "3 Boys" – A Reflection of Growth and Authenticity". Fault Magazine. February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.

[8] "The 50 best songs of 2023". NME. NME Networks. Retrieved December 4, 2023.

[9] "The 100 Best Songs of 2023". RollingStone. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 1, 2023.

[10] "The 25 Best Pride Songs of 2023 (So Far): Staff Picks". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 4, 2023.

[11] McNeal, Bria (June 30, 2023). "The Best Sad Songs of 2023 (So Far)". Esquire. Retrieved July 1, 2023.

[12] Rude, Mey. "The 20 Best Songs of 2023 From LGBTQ+ Artists (So Far)". Out.com. Joe Landry. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

[13] "The Best Songs of 2023 So Far". RollingStone. Penske Media Corporation. June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.

[14] "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[sc_Billboardrocksongs_Omar_Apollo-15] "Omar Apollo Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2023.

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