Leon Thomas’ Breakout Year May Earn ‘Mutt’ a Grammy for Best R&B Album

Leon Thomas’ Breakout Year May Earn ‘Mutt’ a Grammy for Best R&B Album

Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 7, Rolling Stone is breaking down 10 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night.  This past eligibility season saw young, hot stars like Leon Thomas, Givēon, and Coco Jones put a distinctly old-school touch on their music that’s likely to land them in the general Best R&B Album category. It makes the race one of the most ex…