Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Leon Thomas has introduced his sophomore album, MUTT, will launch Sept. 27 by way of EZMNY Data/Motown Data.
“The album MUTT was created shortly after a big break-up. Through the relationship, my ex had given me a canine, and as I began engaged on the album in my new dwelling, I started to note similarities between my canine’s conduct and my very own. My pet had by no means acquired formal coaching, and his conduct impressed the music I used to be writing,” Thomas explains.
He continues, “It made me take into consideration the give and absorb relationships, and the battle for obedience. My canine isn’t a pure breed; he’s a mutt. Whereas writing the title observe for my album, I got here up with the theme for this assortment of songs. Though my canine might generally make a large number in the home or bark loudly on the neighbors, I do know he means properly. This grew to become a metaphor for not being an ideal accomplice however having good intentions.”
In line with press supplies, MUTT will “provide a vivid exploration of affection’s many faces — whereas additionally delving into the intricate dance between ambition and the non-public sacrifices that accompany it.”
Thomas’ announcement of MUTT follows the discharge of its first single, which can also be the title observe. The music, produced by D. Phelps and Freaky Rob, was launched on Aug. 9. It now has a remix that includes Freddie Gibbs, which accompanies the album launch date and title information. It may be heard beneath.
MUTT is the follow-up to Thomas’ debut album, Electrical Nightfall, which was launched in August 2023. The album was highlighted as one of many 25 better of the yr by Rated R&B and contains options from Benny The Butcher, Ty Dolla $ign, and Victoria Monét.
The latter Grammy winner seems on the remix of his 2022 single “Breaking Level.”
Thomas shall be selling MUTT by making supporting act appearances on Blxst’s I’ll At all times Come Discover You Tour. The North American leg of the tour will kick off on Oct. 1 on the Home of Blues in Houston, Texas.
Thomas will even be making stops in New Orleans, Atlanta, Boston, and St. Louis earlier than concluding the tour on Oct. 26 at The Fillmore in Detroit, Michigan.
On Oct. 27, Thomas shall be acting on day one of many two-day ONE Musicfest in Atlanta. Jill Scott, Victoria Monét, and Earth, Wind & Hearth are additionally scheduled to carry out on the occasion.
Stream Leon Thomas’ “Mutt (Remix)” that includes Freddie Gibbs beneath.
MUTT is obtainable for pre-order/pre-add on Apple Music and Spotify.
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