Signed to Ty Dolla $ign’s EZMNY Records in 2022, Leon Thomas made a notable debut with his album Electric Dusk (2023), featuring collaborations with Victoria Monét, Benny the Butcher, and Ty Dolla $ign. His groundbreaking work on SZA’s “Snooze” earned him a GRAMMY in 2024, further highlighting his influence in shaping the genre.

Thomas’s sophomore album, MUTT, was named Billboard’s No. 1 R&B Album of 2024 and held the No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s R&B/Soul chart for multiple weeks. With over 940 million streams globally, the album also debuted in the top 10 worldwide on Apple Music and earned spots on Revolt, HuffPost, UPROXX, and more Best Albums and Best Songs of 2024 lists. Its breakout title track, “MUTT,” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart, Adult R&B Airplay chart, Urban Radio, and the UK R&B Singles Chart, while reaching No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single is now officially RIAA Certified Platinum. Featuring collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, Wale, Baby Rose, and Masego, MUTT underscores Thomas’s ability to push the boundaries of modern R&B. In May 2025, he released MUTT Deluxe: HEEL, a bold continuation of his sophomore album via EZMNY/Motown Records.