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In 2025, he released \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eMUTT Deluxe: HEEL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a deluxe edition featuring nine new tracks and collaborations with Chris Brown, Kehlani, Big Sean, Halle Bailey, and Wale. The project expands on the emotional depth and genre-blending of the original, showcasing Thomas’s distinctive voice and vulnerability. Critics have praised the album’s throwback soul influences, while fans have embraced his thoughtful lyricism and polished production. With this release and a successful tour underway, Thomas has solidified his transition from child star to one of R\u0026amp;B’s most compelling and authentic voices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-creator-has-a-master-plan-peace","title":"The Creator Has A Master Plan (Peace)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful opportunity to own two monuments of vocal jazz on one 7-inch single. ‘The Creator Has A Master Plan’ was first recorded by Pharoah Sanders – with Thomas on vocals - on his album “Karma” in 1969 and became an underground hit and Spiritual Jazz classic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When Thomas signed to Flying Dutchman he recorded a new version, which was released on a single. Around the same time Louis Armstrong recorded his version for the Flying Dutchman subsidiary Amsterdam with some help from Thomas. It is a beautiful version and 100 years from Louis’ first release, we are very proud to release these. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth sides feature the original 7-inch edits, neither of which have been previously reissued.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BGP","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50402738962763,"sku":"2056887","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/BGPS_073A_LEON_THOMAS_The_Creator_Has_a_Master_Plan_45_f092fde3_thumbnail_40.jpg?v=1726554763"},{"product_id":"blues-and-the-soulful-truth","title":"Blues and the Soulful Truth","description":"\u003cp\u003eHis fifth album, released in 1972, \u003ci\u003eBlues and The Soulful Truth\u003c\/i\u003e is often considered to be Thomas classic album. Aimed at a crossover market, producer Bob Thiele allied the singer with James Brown's bandleader Pee Wee Ellis and the original funky drummer Bernard Purdie. The result was an exciting mix of soul, blues and spiritually aware jazz. Highlights include the beautifully evocative China Doll, the Donny Hathaway-sounding Love Each Other and the apocalyptic Shape Your Mind To Die. The core creative team on the album was helped along by the contributions from Airto Moreira, Stanley Clarke and Larry Coryell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BGP","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP.","offer_id":50406003081547,"sku":"1162107","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/78a2bdfc-2d2c-4957-8333-906829913185_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726582758"},{"product_id":"full-circle-10","title":"Full Circle","description":"\u003cp\u003eJazz vocalist Leon Thomas' final album for Flying Dutchman was recorded when he was a member of Santana. The singer created a modern blend of blues, jazz and soul. A firm favourite of current jazz star Gregory Porter, Thomas is sometimes overlooked. Produced by Bob Thiele, Thomas is backed by an all-star New York band that includes Pretty Purdie, Joe Beck, Richard Davis and James Brown alumnus Pee-Wee Ellis. As well as featuring ambitious covers of Motown songs now associated with Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, the album features two tracks now popular with a new generation of fans. 'Just In Time To See The Sun' and 'It's My Life I'm Fighting For' have an excitement and groove that has led to their revival by DJs.  Remastered from fresh 24\/96 transfers, this is the finest that this album has ever sounded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bgp","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50414017675595,"sku":"2026487","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/HIQLP_105_-_LEON_THOMAS_Full_Circle_LP_dbb825f3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726680994"},{"product_id":"its-my-life-im-fighting-for-shape-your-mind-to-die","title":"It's My Life I'm Fighting For \/ Shape Your Mind To Die","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two Leon Thomas cuts have become increasingly sought after by DJs in recent years and so BGP are delighted to pair both full-length versions on this 33rpm 7”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor his 1973 Flying Dutchman LP \u003ci\u003eFull Circle \u003c\/i\u003eThomas teamed up with top New York session players like Pee Wee Ellis, Joe Farrell and Neal Creque. 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'the creator...' pieces together the very best tracks from his five years at flying dutchman, including his collaborations with the pharaoh sanders band on his debut album and 'let the rain fall on me' ; later more soul-influenced numbers, and the apocalyptic spiritual jazz masterpiece 'shape your mind to die'. they have also found a previously unreleased full length version of his live favourite 'um um um'. the booklet comes with an extended essay by album compiler dean rudland, press clippings and previously unseen photographs by charles stewart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BGP","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438194889035,"sku":"358710","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c4e751c7-3826-4dae-8430-36c5c2d76c27_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726939781"},{"product_id":"spirits-known-and-unknown","title":"Spirits Known and Unknown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpirits Known and Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e is a jazz vocal great. 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