Leon Thomas celebrated his thirtieth birthday (Aug. 1) with some thrilling information.

The singer, songwriter, producer and actor introduced his debut album, Electrical Nightfall, arrives Aug. 18 by way of Ty Dolla $ign’s EZMNY imprint in partnership with Motown Data. 

“What a journey it has been these previous couple years prepping this album for launch. I’m extraordinarily blessed to have the platform to precise myself musically and I’m excited to have the chance to announce a significant milestone on my BIRTHDAY,” Thomas wrote in an Instagram caption for the album trailer.

“My debut album ELECTRIC DUSK is ready to launch August 18th!! I wish to thanks all for rocking with me and exhibiting my singles a lot love, I can’t watch for y’all to listen to this album!” 

Electrical Nightfall will include 12 songs. Might 2022 was when Thomas unveiled its lead single, “X-Rated” that includes rapper Benny The Butcher.

4 different tracks had been issued since then, together with “Love Jones” that includes Ty Dolla $ign, in addition to “Crash & Burn” and “Breaking Level.”

In December 2022, Thomas shared with Rated R&B that his private experiences in a relationship impressed the latter observe.

“I just lately went by means of a breakup and felt like I wanted a tune that spoke to a few of the feelings and the emotions that I used to be going by means of,” Thomas defined to Rated R&B.

He continued, “We sort of put one thing collectively that was harking back to D’Angelo and a few of the early 2000s neo-soul that I respect and love. There’s so many alternative facets of this tune lyrically that sort of play into the ‘why’ behind the manufacturing model that I used for it. I wanted folks to actually really feel what my coronary heart was going by means of on this tug-of-war second.”

Moreover, Electrical Nightfall will embrace the freshly-released “Breaking Level (Remix)” that includes Victoria Monét.

The brand new model arrived 4 months after Thomas launched the unique model’s official video, which was shot in black-and-white.

“I made a decision to tackle the black-and-white aesthetic as a result of love has been a colourful expertise in my life however very black and white in my recollections. It’s both good or dangerous, leaving little to no room for something in between,” Thomas beforehand mentioned.

Thomas’ newest assortment of songs, Electrical Nightfall, marks his first launch since his EP Genesis in August 2018.

Beginning September 15, Thomas will help Electrical Nightfall on Ty Dolla $ign’s Extra Movement Much less Emotion Tour. The trek stretches throughout North America till Oct. 27. 

Electrical Nightfall is obtainable for pre-order/pre-save.