The Grammy winner launches a vibrant single with organic instrumentation, such as heating for EP Pholks
Last Friday, 3, Leon Thomas made the release of his new single “Just How You Are”the first track of your new EP Pholksexpected to October 24.
The track, which has live instrumentation and a bold production, marks a change in the tone of Thomasdistancing themselves from the atmospheric and contemplative neo-soul that earned him critical acclamation in 2024.
Produced by Freaky Rob and D. Phelps, “Just How You Are” It is an elegant, vibrant and ready to dance groove. Production prioritizes organic sound, with Rob Gueringer on the guitar and D. Phelps on the battery, seeking a merger between the Soul R&B and the electricity of Rock. Lyricly, the single dives into chaos and hedonism of a toxic relationship. In confessional verses, Thomas describes nights of disorder and fragmented memory.
Listen to the new single now:
From Backyardigans to Grammy
The rise of Leon Thomas It is the result of a long and calculated transition, which lasted years of work behind the scenes to build an authentic and respected solo career. The artist, today with 32 yearsbegan his journey in art long before becoming a teen icon.
The basis of his career was established in the theater: Thomas started on the stage of Broadwaystarring prestigious musicals as The Lion King, Caroline, or Change and The Color Purple. He also lent his voice to the character Tyrone In the animated series The Backyardigans (2006-2008). Recognition mainstream came with the role of Andre Harris in the series Victoriousfrom the Nickelodeonwhere he worked from 2010 to 2013.
The credibility of Thomas In the music scene exploded behind the scenes. Before his solo success, he was already a cococompositor and co -producer, working with giants as Drake (in tracks of Certified Love Boyhow “Pipe Down” and “In the Bible”) and Ariana Grande. His work was crowned with a Grammy in 2024 for his contribution to music “Snooze” of SZA.
Your 2024 album, Muttit was a turning point, being acclaimed as the Album R&B No. 1 from Billboard In the same year and generating the single “Mutt”which became his first hit entering Billboard Hot 100reaching the peak in position 12. Now, the expectation is in your new project.
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