Leon Thomas finds his groove - and makes sure everyone in the office feels it too, in his new NPR Tiny Desk performance. The R&B artist and producer showcased his wide-ranging talent as a musician with songs from his latest LP,

Tiny Desk Concerts have become a rite of passage for artists, and Leon Thomas checked off another box in his ascension on Thursday (Feb. 20) as the R&B star made his debut on the NPR office stage. Rocking a Satoshi Nakamoto T-shirt,

Over the course of 20 smooth minutes, he busted out a five-song set featuring “Vibes Don’t Lie,” “Yes It Is,” “Mutt,” “Breaking Point,” and “Treasure In The Hills.” He was joined by a backing band featuring Chris Payton (guitar),

Not even a snowstorm could keep Leon Thomas, the most exciting artist in R&B music today, away from the Tiny Desk.

Beginning his set, the Grammy-winner opened with “VIBES DON’T LIE,” “YES IT IS,” and the title track from his latest album MUTT. Released last year, “Mutt” was named VIBE’s best R&B song of 2024, with the full project also topping our ranked albums list.

Leon Thomas got his start as a Disney kid and eventually a role on Insecure, but now he's taking his musical talent to new heights.

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