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

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),

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’ much anticipated “Tiny Desk Concert” is here at last, and it’s safe to say he lived up to all of R&B fans’ expectations. On Thursday (Feb. 20), the singer and producer treated NPR’s office to a medley featuring tracks from MUTT.

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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,