About this episode

Leon Thomas discusses his Grammy-nominated album 'Mutt' and the title track's impact on his career.

Leon Thomas is a singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. He’s nominated for six Grammys at this year’s Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, and Album of the Year for Mutt . Mutt is his second album, and I talked to Leon about the title track, which was a breakout hit. He’d already won a Grammy for his work with SZA, but he reached a new level in his own career with this song and this album. I also spoke to David Phelps and Rob Gueringer, AKA D. Phelps and Freaky Rob, who produced the song. For more info, visit songexploder.net/leon-thomas.

People in this episode

Host: Hrishikesh Hirway

Guest: Leon Thomas

Topics covered

• music
• Grammy Awards
• songwriting
• production
• R&B
• artist development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grammy Awards

Books & works: Mutt, Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, Album of the Year

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