Grammy-winning singer Leon Thomas has joined podcast host and producer Rory on his new tune “Who Are You Anyway?” It’s the primary single from Rory’s upcoming second album.
On the introspective monitor, Thomas realizes he’s turning into a stranger to himself. “Are you certain that we met? / I don’t acknowledge that face / Who’re you anyway?” he croons over driving percussion and delicate keys.
The lyrics are written in a method that might additionally apply to a relationship, the place one companion not acknowledges the particular person they as soon as knew.
Concerning “Who Are You Anyway?” Rory shares, “The sound is actually a departure from the final album, however it’s a continuation of how issues are inclined to differ from our authentic plans.”
He provides, “‘Who Are You Anyway?’ represents the shortage of readability we have now inside ourselves and others; once we don’t ask the questions that we all know may have uncomfortable solutions.”
As for collaborating with R&B’s newest star, Rory says, “Leon Thomas is by far one of many best skills we have now in R&B immediately, it was humbling and an absolute honor to work with him and be part of his already unimaginable legacy.”
Rory, co-host of New Rory & MAL, launched his debut album, I Thought It’d Be Totally different, in 2023 by way of Avant Backyard.
The collaborative 13-track set included the singles “I Need You However You’ll By no means Know…” with DRAM and Alex Isley, “Not Me” with RAAHiiM and Shantel Might, “Don’t Go” with Pink Sweat$ and Sinéad Harnett and “My Cellphone Can Die” with Ari Lennox and James Fauntleroy.
“Who Are You Anyway?” follows Thomas’ look on Coco Jones’ “Right here We Go (Uh Oh) [Remix].”
In September 2024, Thomas launched his second album, MUTT, which was met with important acclaim. The album contains his breakout hit “Mutt,” which earned Thomas his first entry on the Billboard Sizzling 100 chart this week.
MUTT additionally contains his Ty Dolla $ign-assisted monitor “Far Fetched” and extra options from Wale and Child Rose. Thomas supported the album on his headlining MUTT Tour final fall.
Stream Rory and Leon Thomas’ new tune “Who Are You Anyway?” beneath.