Road To Grammys: Top 5 Leon Thomas Deep Cuts
It’s fair to say that 2025 was Leon Thomas’ breakout year as an R&B artist. His songwriting skills have always spoken for themselves, but once he turned that pen inward, something special happened, especially with the release of his hit single “Mutt.” The record took him global, earned him his first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and led to six Grammy nominations, including Best R&B Album, Best R&B Performance, Best R&B Song, Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Best Traditional R&B Performance.
Now, let’s celebrate Leon’s wins and pay homage to his top five deep cuts.
Beg - Leon Thomas & Elle Varner
In 2018, he dropped a seven-track project titled “Genesis” that really put his pen and vocals front and center. The song leans into the vulnerability of asking for love and reassurance, and Elle Varner slides in, adding a much-needed woman’s perspective that deepens the emotion.
Sneak
“Sneak” is about exactly what it sounds like: sneaky link action. It’s about the ones that you disguise under another friend’s name or “Pizza Hut” and can only link with during the day because they're playing house with their significant other at night. If you can relate, this is one you need to add to your library.
Breaking Point
When life gets to life’ing, music is often what carries us through, and “Breaking Point” serves as a reminder that you’re not alone in how you’re feeling. Whether your relationship is going astray or you’re dealing with the growing pains of outgrowing friends, the song gives you space to sit with those emotions without judgement.
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Crash & Burn
The instrumentation on this beat is fire enough to stand on its own as an instrumental. It’s a beautiful record, but it doesn’t shy away from the heavy reality of feeling overwhelmed by life and numb to everything around you. So before you crash out, take a walk, put this record on, and let it help you release some of that energy.
PRIZE
“PRIZE” is what yearning looks like in 2026. It feels like the beginning of a fresh talking stage where it’s all compliments, texting and talking all day, and admiration on display for everyone to see. Most importantly, it solidifies that the woman is indeed the prize despite the ongoing debates.
