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Leon Thomas clearly is aware of the recipe for a great deluxe album. On Friday (Could 23), the singer revealed the official tracklist for MUTT Deluxe: HEEL, the expanded version of his sophomore album initially launched final yr.

“New sounds. Identical soul. The opposite facet of the story,” he captioned an Instagram submit asserting the LP, which is able to add a further 9 information — some remixes, others beforehand unheard materials — to the unique 14-record lineup. He’ll be teaming up with Massive Sean on two information, together with “PARTY FAVORS” and a brand new model of “VIBES DON’T LIE.” Additionally on the venture 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 yr. The primary-mentioned monitor peaked at No. 13, propelled by R&B mainstays teaming up, whereas the latter provided followers a welcome change of tempo in comparison with Thomas’ earlier album cuts.

How SZA Impressed The Deluxe Model Of Leon Thomas’ ‘MUTT’

Apparently sufficient, SZA, whom Thomas labored with on “Snooze,” partially influenced the creation of MUTT Deluxe: HEEL. The “YES IT IS” singer informed Billboard that he took a web page out of the Prime 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 an entire 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’

Other than the aforementioned songs, Thomas will deal with listeners to various new information throughout the expanded album’s C and D sides: “HEEL,” “NOT FAIR,” “PRIZE” and “CATCH A STRAY.” The deluxe model will arrive subsequent Friday (Could 30), so within the meantime, revisit the unique launch under.