Биография

"From writing and producing on #1 albums with chart-breaking artists to starring on hit television series, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Leon Thomas has become one of the most watched multi-hyphenate talents in the entertainment industry today. He has written and produced with the likes of Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Kehlani, J. Cole, Rick Ross, and more, and won a Grammy for writing credits on Babyface and Toni Braxton's 2014 joint album Love, Marriage & Divorce. In 2021, Leon found himself contributing his writing and production skills to Drake's global chart-topping album Certified Lover Boy on ""Pipe Down,"" ""Love All* [feat. JAY-Z], and ""In the Bible"" [feat. Lil Durk and Given]. Born in Brooklyn and raised by his vocalist mother, opera-singing grandfather, and stepfather who played guitar for B.B. King, Thomas' musical career began early. He appeared as Young Simba on Broadway's The Lion King at 10 years old and began working with Nickelodeon at 13, voicing The Backyardigans character Tyrone and starring in Victorious for the show's entire run. In 2018, Leon released his debut EP Genesis to critical acclaim and is now returning with new music under Ty Dolla $ign's EZMNY Records, a joint venture with Motown Records. Leon's latest singles-""Love Jones"" feat. Ty Dolla $ign and -X- Rated"" feat. Benny The Butcher-pave the way for his highly anticipated Electric Dusk album, due out later this year "