6LACK, Leon Thomas, and AZ Chike’s “All That Matters” Hits Different

If there is one thing 6LACK has always nailed, it is that specific kind of moody, late-night R&B that feels like a late-night text you probably shouldn’t send, but are glad you did anyway. With his single “All That Matters”—featuring Leon Thomas and AZ Chike—he’s right back in that lane, but with a whole lot more self-awareness.

Pulled from Love Is the New Gangsta, this track manages to pull off a tough balancing act: it’s slick enough for radio, but raw enough to feel like a real conversation. Let’s get into why this one’s on repeat.

That Late-Night Sound

The production on this thing is pristine. Handled by a heavy-hitting crew including Childish Major, Slimwav, Smile High, and A.J. Hall, the beat gives you just enough warm guitar and low-end bounce to lose yourself in. It doesn’t overcomplicate things; it just sets a mood.

And lyrically, 6LACK isn’t playing it cool. He’s leaning straight into that anxious territory of working through relationship walls in real time:

“Baby, I don’t wanna call you up and hear the ringer ’cause it feels like / You got somethin’ better, know it’s silly, I’m just talkin’ through it real time.”

That right there is why people connect with his music. He just says the quiet part out loud.

Three Artists, Three Different Lanes

What makes “All That Matters” work so well is how they split the spotlight. None of them are stepping on each other’s toes; they’re just building a world:

• 6LACK is the anchor, keeping things grounded with that signature melancholic delivery.

• Leon Thomas glides in with vocals that just melt into the background before lifting the hook straight up. Given everything he’s been doing lately, hearing him match 6LACK’s dark, soulful energy is a treat.

• AZ Chike comes through to switch the pocket up entirely. He brings that sharp, confident contrast that keeps the track from lingering too much in its feelings.

Moving Past the Tough Guy Routine

The title Love Is the New Gangsta kind of says it all, doesn’t it? For an artist who built a massive part of his catalog chronicling heartbreak, isolation, and keeping people at arm’s length, hearing 6LACK champion real partnership feels earned. It doesn’t sound soft; it sounds like growth. Real strength isn’t about shutting down; it’s about figuring out how to stay.

The Verdict

“All That Matters” isn’t just a cool crossover—it’s one of those tracks that settles into your rotation naturally. Whether you’re taking the long way home or just need something smooth to zone out to, this trio delivered.