"Boyfriend" is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter Boy George. Released on October 13th, 1989, it marks an important turn in his music career, as it was his last album with Virgin Records. Well-received for its incorporation of R&B and dance music, "Boyfriend" gained a positive response from fans and music critics alike. Its primary single, "Don't Take My Mind on a Trip" peaked at number 68 on UK Singles Chart and reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Dance Chart.
However, despite its successful lead single, the album was not a commercial hit overall. The lack of success led to Boy George parting ways with Virgin Records. Nonetheless, the album's straightforward, dance-infused style and its bold embrace of club music emphasized Boy George's ongoing musical evolution, revealing a different facet of the singer's versatility.
The music video for the lead single, "Don't Take My Mind on a Trip", was directed by infamous British filmmaker Storm Thorgerson. This album marked a change in direction for Boy George, who had recently recovered from a highly publicized battle with drug addiction before the album's release. In the aftermath of his recovery, Boy George focused more on producing high-energy dance tracks for "Boyfriend", a departure from his earlier, more soulful sound.
