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"Jungle"
Single by Sugababes
Released13 March 2025 (2025-03-13)
Length2:40
LabelSelf-released
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jon Shave
Sugababes singles chronology
"Situation"
(2024) 		"Jungle"
(2025)
Music video
"Jungle" on YouTube

"Jungle" is a song by English girl group Sugababes. Written by the trio, Jon Shave, Anya Jones, and Wayne Hector and produced by Shave, it was self-released on 13 March 2025.

Lyrically, the song is about "a song about escaping the 9-5 grind" and musically incorporates elements of 2-step, garage and alternative pop. The song was accompanied by a music video directed by Dora Paphides. Upon its release, "Jungle" received acclaim from music journalists, who compared the song to the group's early work and favoured its production value.

Background and release

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Following the release of the Sugababes' song "When the Rain Comes" in September 2023, speculation began as to when the group would release further music.[1] They went on to release remixed versions of their singles "Push the Button" and Round Round" with Joy Anonymous and Two Shell respectively, titled "Joy (Push the Button)" (2023) and "Round" (2024).[2][3] In May 2024, the group said their upcoming ninth studio album was in its "finishing stages".[4] They subsequently went on to release a collaborative single "Situation" alongside A Little Sound in August 2024, which interpolates the chorus from the group's debut 2000 single "Overload" and features updated lyrics.[5]

In March 2025, while attending the 2025 Brit Awards, Siobhán Donaghy stated the group would be releasing new music "sooner than [people] might think".[6] The following week on 7 March, Sugababes announced the single on social media.[7] The song was released on 13 March, and made it's debut on the The Radio 2 Breakfast Show with Scott Mills.[8] The group performed the song live the song for the first time during Comic Relief on 21 March 2025, alongside a medley of their other songs.[9] Released independently, distribution for the single is handled by the Orchard.[10][11] Musically, the song incorporates elements of 2-step, garage and alternative pop, and was described by the group as "a song about escaping the 9-5 grind".[12]

Music video

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An accompanying music video for "Jungle" was directed by Dora Paphides and released alongside the single on 13 March.[13] The video takes place in what is seemingly an empty warehouse and begins with a man receiving a tattoo of the Sugababes' logo, which is shown at various points throughout the video until it's completion at the end. Donaghy appears first on a treadmill from inside a smaller room with blue walls, before Buchanan sings her verse surrounded by music speakers. Buena, who is wearing sunglasses whilst pieces of paper are being blown by a wind machine, subsequently performs the pre-chorus before the group are seen together performing choreography. Donaghy and Buchanan are seen walking along a runway in the style of an illuminated dance floor with white tiles as the former performs a spoken verse with harmonies from the latter. They eventually reach Buena, who repeats the pre-chorus. The group perform further choreography during the chorus and are subsequently joined by backing dancers. During the video, various objects are featured such as a water dispenser with cups and a stack of chairs floating in the air.[14] The video was described by Thomas Atkinson of IndustryMe as "minimalistic", while also noting it "still [allowed] each member to have their moment while showcasing the wildness and fun the song itself displays".[15]

Reception

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Daisy Carter of DIY magazine described "Jungle" as a "pulsing, dancefloor-ready number", adding it was a "powerhouse return" for the group.[10] Writing for Clash magazine, Robin Murray described the song an "epic synth pop banger" that is etched in [the group's] formidable DNA [...] also describing it as "an instant classic".[14] Atkinson of IndustryMe reviewed the song as a "bouncy house-pop production that immediately has you hooked", as well as "a bop in every sense of the word, with great harmonies, a catchy chorus, and a track that is so much fun".[15]

Chart performance

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On 21 March 2025, the single debuted at number 15 on both the UK Singles Sales and UK Singles Downloads charts.[16]

Charts

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"Jungle" chart performance
Chart (2025) Peak
position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[17] 15
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[18] 15

Release history

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"Jungle" release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 13 March 2025
Self-released [19][20]

References

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  1. ^ Daly, Katie (7 December 2023). "Sugababes tease 'really eclectic' new album amid secret comeback show – exclusive". Hello!. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  2. ^ Eede, Christian (22 December 2023). "Joy Anonymous release Sugababes rework, 'Joy (Push the Button)': Listen". DJ Mag. United Kingdom: Thrust Publishing Ltd. ISSN 0951-5143. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  3. ^ Ahmed, Aneesa (25 October 2024). "Two Shell – 'Two Shell' review: playful, experimental dance music heralding a daring new era". NME. United Kingdom. ISSN 0028-6362. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  4. ^ Campbell, Tina (7 May 2024). "Sugababes feel 'blessed' by their legacy as they tease new music". Evening Standard. United Kingdom. ISSN 2041-4404. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  5. ^ Ackroyd, Stephen (30 August 2024). "A Little Sound: "I honestly didn't think this summer could top last year's" - Dork". Dork. United Kingdom: The Bunker Publishing Ltd. OCLC 1065354071. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  6. ^ Sugababes on Their Iconic Journey & New Music Coming Soon (video) (interview). Brit Awards. 1 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ Sam A. (7 March 2025). "They're Back! Sugababes Announce New Single 'Jungle'". That Grape Juice. United Kingdom: Townsquare Media. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  8. ^ Mills, Scott (13 March 2025). "BBC Radio 2 - The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, Paddy McGuinness is here!". United Kingdom: BBC Radio 2. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  9. ^ "BBC One – Comic Relief, 2025, More Funny for Money". BBC. United Kingdom. 21 March 2025. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  10. ^ a b Carter, Daisy (13 March 2025). "Sugababes make powerhouse return with new single 'Jungle'". DIY. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  11. ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (13 March 2025). "Sugababes enter a new era with "Jungle"". The Line of Best Fit. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Sam A. (13 March 2025). "New Video: Sugababes – 'Jungle'". That Grape Juice. United Kingdom: Townsquare Media. Archived from the original on 13 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  14. ^ a b 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.
  15. ^ a b Atkinson, Thomas (14 March 2025). "Sugababes are Back with a Bang on Latest Release 'Jungle'". IndustryMe. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  16. ^ "Sugababes - Jungle". Official Charts. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  17. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
  19. ^ Sugababes (13 March 2025). "Jungle – Single by Sugababes". United Kingdom: Apple Music. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  20. ^ Sugababes (13 March 2025). "Sugababes – Jungle". Sweden: Tidal. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
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