Leon Thomas' "Mutt"

Leon Thomas is a contemporary R&B singer, who first got introduced as a teen actor. Music passion passed down from his family, and he's finally getting his name out this year as a solo artist. Learn the timeline, creative writing behind "Mutt", and how a recent Billboard ruling earned a "top-dog" achievement for Leon's career officially mainstream. 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Performances: Genius - lyrics breakdown (2024)

2025: NPR's Tiny Desk; The Late Show clip; Coachella clip

BET Awards - acceptance speech; MTV Push Artist

Variety - studio production session

"Snooze" cover

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