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Leon Thomas clearly is aware of the recipe for deluxe album. On Friday (Might 23), the singer revealed the official tracklist for MUTT Deluxe: HEEL, the expanded version of his sophomore album initially launched final 12 months.
“New sounds. Identical soul. The opposite facet of the story,” he captioned an Instagram publish saying the LP, which can add an extra 9 data — some remixes, others beforehand unheard materials — to the unique 14-record lineup. He’ll be teaming up with Large Sean on two data, together with “PARTY FAVORS” and a brand new model of “VIBES DON’T LIE.” Additionally on the mission is Kehlani, whom Thomas teased a collaboration with in his sit-down with BBC Radio 1Xtra in February.
The deluxe would not be full with out the Chris Brown-assisted remix of “MUTT” or “RATHER BE ALONE” that includes Halle Bailey, each of which had been launched earlier within the 12 months. The primary-mentioned observe peaked at No. 13, propelled by R&B mainstays teaming up, whereas the latter supplied followers a welcome change of tempo in comparison with Thomas’ earlier album cuts.
How SZA Impressed The Deluxe Model Of Leon Thomas’ ‘MUTT’
Curiously sufficient, SZA, whom Thomas labored with on “Snooze,” partially influenced the creation of MUTT Deluxe: HEEL. The “YES IT IS” singer instructed Billboard that he took a web page out of the High Dawg Leisure songstress’ playbook with LANA, the deluxe model of SOS she dropped almost two years after the unique.
“I used to be actually impressed by [SZA’s] LANA and the way she gave us a complete new power. I even noticed a resurgence of ‘Snooze’ proper after that drop, on the manufacturing and songwriting facet, which was actually good,” Thomas shared with the publication, noting that he was already looking for “wholesome methods to breathe life again into” MUTT.
What Else To Count on On ‘MUTT Deluxe: HEEL’
Apart from the aforementioned songs, Thomas will deal with listeners to plenty of new data throughout the expanded album’s C and D sides: “HEEL,” “NOT FAIR,” “PRIZE” and “CATCH A STRAY.” The deluxe model will arrive subsequent Friday (Might 30), so within the meantime, revisit the unique launch beneath.