Leon Thomas stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about his album Mutt and what’s next. He revealed that a remix featuring an R&B artist is on the way and that a deluxe version of Mutt is dropping in May. He reflected on his 20-year career, from Broadway roles in The Lion King and The Color Purple to his time on the Nickelodeon show Victorious and how he transitioned into music. He shared stories about working with legends like Babyface and how he once tried to watch Stevie Wonder record in the studio—only to get kicked out.

Leon also spoke about his Grammy win for producing SZA’s Snooze, revealing that she wrote it in just two hours and that he secretly recorded the session, knowing it would be a massive hit. He opened up about his longtime friendship with Ariana Grande, how they used to dream about their future careers together, and how she always reaches out to show support. He touched on comparisons to Frank Ocean, his respect for HER as an artist, and the inspiration behind Mutt. He also reflected on the impact of his grandfather, an opera singer, and the musical influence of his family. When it comes to young artists, he gave advice to parents with children in the industry, stressing the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment so they can grow both as artists and as people
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Stream his album 'Mutt' now, and look out for the deluxe version in May!