Mutt (Leon Thomas song)
| "Mutt" | ||||
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| Single by Leon Thomas | ||||
| from the album Mutt | ||||
| Released | August 8, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:13 | |||
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 Cover art of the official remix with Freddie Gibbs. | ||||
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| "Mutt (Remix)" on YouTube | ||||
"Mutt" is a song by American singer Leon Thomas, released on August 8, 2024, as the lead single from his second studio album of the same name (2024).[1] It was produced by D. Phelps, Robert Gueringer and Michael Stokes. An official remix with American rapper Freddie Gibbs was released on August 30, 2024.
Background
[edit]Leon Thomas stated in an interview with Rated R&B:
The album MUTT was created shortly after a significant break-up. During the relationship, my ex had given me a dog, and as I started working on the album in my new home, I began to notice similarities between my dog's behavior and my own. My puppy had never received formal training, and his behavior inspired the song I was writing. It made me think about the give and take in relationships, and the struggle for obedience. My dog is not a pure breed; he's a mutt. While writing the title track for my album, I came up with the theme for this collection of songs. Even though my dog may sometimes make a mess in the house or bark loudly at the neighbors, I know he means well. This became a metaphor for not being a perfect partner but having good intentions.[2]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]"Mutt" is an R&B and soul ballad with drums and bass.[3] The song's primary melody interpolating the Enchantment song "Silly Love Song", Leon Thomas sings about being ready to take another chance at love, even if he would end up breaking his heart.[4]
Live performances
[edit]On February 7, 2025, Leon Thomas performed the song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 21 |
| UK Singles Chart (OCC)[7] | 99 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 90 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] | 24 |
References
[edit]- ^ "MUTT - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (August 30, 2024). "Leon Thomas Announces Second Album 'Mutt'". Rated R&B. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ Kellman, Andy (November 15, 2024). "MUTT, Leon Thomas". AllMusic. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Samuels, Keithan (August 9, 2024). "Leon Thomas Readies New Album, Shares First Single 'Mutt'". Rated R&B. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ ""MUTT" - Leon Thomas (LIVE on The Late Show)". YouTube. February 7, 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Official Aotearoa Music Charts. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of February 8, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of February 8, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2025.