R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas is kicking off a new era with the release of his funky new single “Just How You Are.” The Grammy-winning artist unveiled the track on October 3 as the lead single from his forthcoming EP PHOLKS, due out October 24 via EZMNY Records/Motown. Co-produced by Thomas’s frequent collaborators Freaky Rob and D. Phelps, “Just How You Are” blends smooth R&B vocals with a glossy mix of funk and rock – a dance-floor ready sound that marks an exciting evolution for the artist. The lyrics explore a lopsided romance with Thomas crooning, “You love to pick my world apart, but that’s just how you are,” capturing the bittersweet vibe of the song.
According to Thomas’s team, the PHOLKS project is “a love letter to beautiful chaos and the need to feel,” doubling down on raw creativity after the acclaim of his 2024 album MUTT. The new EP arrives just as Leon Thomas gears up for his Mutts Don’t Heel World Tour, which kicks off October 30 in Dallas and has already sold out its North American dates. With “Just How You Are,” Thomas offers fans a tantalizing preview of the soulful artistry and honest storytelling they can expect from PHOLKS – and it’s clear this rising R&B rockstar is on a roll.
