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"Weeds"
Single by Sugababes
Released8 April 2025 (2025-04-08)
Length3:05
LabelSelf-released
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jon Shave
Sugababes singles chronology
"Jungle"
(2025) 		"Weeds"
(2025)

"Weeds" is a song by English girl group Sugababes. Written by the group, Jon Shave, Anya Jones, Jeff Young, Sam Harper and Tove Burman, and produced by Shave, it was self-released on 8 April 2025.

Lyrically, the song is about "growing together". Following its release, "Weeds" was well received by music critics, who described the song as "sultry", and praised the group for their harmonies.

Background and release

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In March 2025, following the release of the Sugababes' single "Jungle", the group announced during an interview with Clash magazine that further music was on the way, with Mutya Buena sharing there were "other singles that [they] were about to release".[1] Keisha Buchanan also told NME prior to the song's release that "there's not going to be long gaps [between singles] because [the group] have a good body of work waiting." Whilst Siobhán Donaghy told the same publication, "We have another single coming that's even more of a bop, but it could remind you of another [Sugababes] era, so it couldn’t come first."[2] Released independently, distribution for the single is handled by the Orchard.[3]

The release of "Weeds" coincided with the commencement of their '25 Tour.[4] In a press statement, the group called the song "one of the most beautiful songs we’ve ever worked on", while revealing it was about "growing together".[5]

Reception

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In response to the release, Dork described the song as "atmospheric".[4] In their review, DIY contributor Daisy Carter referred to the song as "sultry", noting the group's "signature gossamer harmonies". She further compared the "more tender" song to its predecessor, which she described as "dancefloor-filler".[6] Clash described the song as "slow-burn", while noting songwriter Anya Jones "helped elevate" the group's vision.[7]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Weeds"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[8] 39
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[9] 41
The EE Official Big Top 40[10] 35

Release history

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"Weeds" release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 8 April 2025
Self-released [11][12]

References

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  1. ^ Clash Music (20 March 2025). "It's a Jungle Out There". Clash. United Kingdom: Music Republic Ltd. ISSN 1743-0801. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  2. ^ Levine, Nick (13 March 2025). "Sugababes on "unexpected" new single 'Jungle' and being "ghosted" by ex-label: "We're standing behind art we're proud of"". NME. United Kingdom. ISSN 0028-6362. Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  3. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (8 April 2025). "Sugababes unveil surprise single, "Weeds"". The Line of Best Fit. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  4. ^ a b Taylor, Sam (8 April 2025). "Sugababes have released surprise new single 'Weeds' ahead of their arena tour". Dork. United Kingdom: The Bunker Publishing Ltd. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  5. ^ Stickler, Jon (8 April 2025). "Sugababes Post New Single Weeds". Stereoboard. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  6. ^ Carter, Daisy (8 April 2025). "Sugababes celebrate start of 2025 UK/Ireland tour with sultry new single 'Weeds'". DIY. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  7. ^ Murray, Robin (8 April 2025). "Sugababes Share Slow-Burn Single 'Weeds'". Clash. United Kingdom: Music Republic Ltd. ISSN 1743-0801. Archived from the original on 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  8. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  10. ^ "Big Top 40". BigTop40. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  11. ^ Sugababes. "Weeds – Single by Sugababes". United Kingdom: Apple Music. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  12. ^ Sugababes. "Sugababes – Weeds". Norway: Tidal. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
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