Ty Dolla $ign and Leon Thomas linked up again, and I had to mentally prepare.

When Ty Dolla $ign and Leon Thomas first collaborated on “Far Fetched,” it wasn’t just good — it was one of those songs. The kind you play once and immediately replay. The kind that sneaks into your “late night, thinking too much” rotation and never leaves.

So yes, expectations for “Miss U 2” were high.

And it did not disappoint.

From the very first note, Ty Dolla $ign does what he does best: glide. There’s something about him that just doesn’t miss. His delivery is effortless, smooth without ever feeling lazy. He opens the track in a way that feels conversational but intentional — like he’s letting you overhear something personal. You’re curious. You’re intrigued. You lean in a little closer.

And then Leon steps in.

And I was sat. Fully. One hundred percent.

Leon Thomas has this rare ability to make yearning sound luxurious. Those silky runs? Absolutely wild. The control, the softness, the ache underneath it all — it’s the kind of vocal performance that doesn’t just complement the beat, it wraps around it. You can hear the longing in his tone. It’s not dramatic for the sake of drama. It is lived-in. And, It’s honest.

“Miss U 2” thrives in that emotional gray area — not angry, not bitter, just heavy with absence. It’s about missing someone in a way that feels quiet but consuming. The kind of missing where everything reminds you of them. Where pride is gone and vulnerability is front and center.

What makes this collaboration hit so hard is the contrast. Ty and Leon are very different artists within the same genre. Ty brings that grounded, almost understated cool. Leon brings the theatrical tenderness, the layered emotion. Together, it’s like two different pages of the same chapter — one reflective, one raw — telling the same story from slightly different angles.

And the chemistry? Ridiculous.

They don’t compete for space, and they don’t overpower each other. They move together. The transitions feel natural. The vocals blend and separate at just the right moments. It’s collaborative in the truest sense.

Now let’s address the real issue- It’s barely over two minutes. Guys… why isn’t it longer?

It’s almost like just when the track fully settles into its groove — when you’re fully immersed in the mood — it fades out. And maybe that’s intentional. Maybe the brevity mirrors the unfinished feeling of missing someone. But still. Two minutes feels criminal for something this smooth.

If “Miss U 2” proves anything, it’s that when Ty Dolla $ign and Leon Thomas connect, magic happens. This isn’t just a random collab. It feels intentional. Thoughtful. Emotional.

It’s late-night R&B done right — soft, vulnerable, and heavy with feeling.

And yes, I will absolutely be running it back.

Ileyah

Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.