Leading up tothe Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. This past eligibility season saw young, hot stars like Leon Thomas, Givēon, and Coco Jones put …
Read More »From 'Mutt' to Mogul: Leon Thomas' Career Is (Finally) Taking Flight
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Leon Thomas took home the BET Award for Best New Artist earlier this month and just released an expanded edition of his second studio album featuring buzzy collabs …
Read More »From 'Mutt' to Mogul: Leon Thomas' Career Is (Finally) Taking Flight
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Leon Thomas took home the BET Award for Best New Artist earlier this month and just released an expanded edition of his second studio album featuring buzzy collabs …
Read More »Leon Thomas Showcases His Funky R&B in a Stunning 'Tiny Desk' Performance
Leon Thomas finds his groove — and makes sure everyone in the office feels it too, in his new NPR Tiny Desk performance. The R&B artist and producer showcased his wide-ranging talent as a musician with songs from his latest LP, 2024’s Mutt and his 2023 debut album Electric Dusk. …
Read More »Why Leon Thomas' New Music Made Ty Dolla $ign Want to 'Redo' His 'Whole Album'
When Leon Thomas III wrote his song “Love Jones” a few years ago, he had one artist in mind for a feature: Ty Dolla $ign. “I really didn’t know this man,” Thomas tells Rolling Stone. When he saved the recording to his iTunes, he named the file “Love Jones ft. …
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