Mutt (Leon Thomas song)

"Mutt"
Single by Leon Thomas
from the album Mutt
ReleasedAugust 8, 2024
Genre
Length3:13
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • D. Phelps
  • Gueringer
  • Michael Stokes
Leon Thomas singles chronology
"Dangerous Game"
(2024) 		"Mutt"
(2024) 		"Far Fetched"
(2024)
Remix cover
Cover art of the official remix with Freddie Gibbs.
Cover art of the official remix with Freddie Gibbs.
Music video
"Mutt (Remix)" on YouTube

"Mutt" (stylised in all caps) 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. Two official remixes have been released, one with American rapper Freddie Gibbs on August 30, 2024, and the other with American singer Chris Brown on March 21, 2025. It peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Background

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]

Thomas wrote the song in 2022, on his living room floor while microdosing psychedelic drugs and watching his dog and cat fight.[3]

Composition

"Mutt" is an R&B and soul ballad with drums and bass.[4] The song's primary melody interpolating "Silly Love Song" by Enchantment,[3] Leon Thomas sings about being ready to take another chance at love, even if he would end up breaking his heart.[5]

Live performances

On February 7, 2025, Leon Thomas performed the song on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[6] Thomas also performed the song live on June 9, 2025 at the 2025 BET Awards.[7] Thomas performed the song at a February 2025 Tiny Desk Concert, releasing the live version as a single on August 9, 2025.[8]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Mutt"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ)[29] Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[30] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[31] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "MUTT - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
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  3. ^ a b Denis, Kyle (March 4, 2025). "Chartbreaker: How Leon Thomas Fetched a Mainstream Hit With 'Mutt'". Billboard. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  4. ^ Kellman, Andy (November 15, 2024). "MUTT, Leon Thomas". AllMusic. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Samuels, Keithan (August 9, 2024). "Leon Thomas Readies New Album, Shares First Single 'Mutt'". Rated R&B. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  6. ^ Williams, Aaron (2025-02-07). "Leon Thomas' 'Mutt' Performance On 'Colbert' Marks His TV Debut". UPROXX. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
  7. ^ Ardrey, Taylor. "BET Awards 2025: Where to watch, host, performers, nominations". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2025-06-10.
  8. ^ Trapp, Malcolm. "Leon Thomas Celebrates First Anniversary Of "MUTT" With NPR "Tiny Desk" Version On Streaming". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
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  15. ^ "Malaysia Songs: Week of May 10, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
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  18. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Official Aotearoa Music Charts. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  19. ^ "Philippines Hot 100: Week of May 10, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  20. ^ "The Official Singapore Charts Week 17 (18 - 24 Apr 2025)". RIAS. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  21. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 50 Week 15-2025". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  23. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  24. ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of June 28, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  25. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of August 23, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  26. ^ "Billboard Pop Airplay: Week of August 23, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  27. ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of June 14, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
  28. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: April 2025". TopHit. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  29. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Leon Thomas – Mutt". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  30. ^ "British single certifications – Leon Thomas – Mutt". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  31. ^ "American single certifications – Leon Thomas – Mutt". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
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