"Mutt" (stylised inall caps) is a song by American singerLeon Thomas, released on August 8, 2024, as the lead single from hissecond 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 rapperFreddie Gibbs on August 30, 2024, and the other with American singerChris Brown on March 21, 2025. It peaked at number 6 on theBillboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Thomas's first top ten hit.
The albumMutt 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 microdosingpsychedelic drugs and watching his dog and cat fight.[3]
"Mutt" is anR&B and soul ballad with drums and bass.[4] The song's primary melody interpolating "Silly Love Song" byEnchantment,[3] Leon Thomas sings about being ready to take another chance at love, even if he would end up breaking his heart.[5]
