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Leela James is a Los Angeles native and soul singer who cites James Brown, Roberta Flack, and Gladys Knight, among others, as influences. Her deep, rich and gritty vocals easily draw comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.
In 2004, James toured as an opening act for the Black Eyed Peas and Macy Gray. That same year, she was featured on hip hop producer, DJ, and emcee Pete Rock’s album Soul Survivor II, providing vocals to the track “No Tears”.
Her debut album was released on June 21, 2005, entitled A Change Is Gonna Come. The album is a soul music record incorporating the styles of 1960s and 1970s American soul singers, with a mixture of funk, R&B and gospel influences. The first single from the album, entitled “Music,” laments what Leela James sees as the decline of hip hop and soul music and asks for a return to the artistry of musicians of earlier decades. Leela co-wrote most of the tracks on her debut album, with two notable exceptions being her cover of No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak,” and the classic song by Sam Cooke for which the album is named. Notable collaborators on the album include Raphael Saadiq of the 1990s R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, Kanye West, and former Fugees member Wyclef Jean.
After parting ways with Warner Bros., James signed with the independent label Shanachie Records and released her second studio album on March 24, 2009, an all-cover set entitled Let’s Do It Again (the title being a homage to the 1975 soundtrack album of the same name by The Staple Singers).
In 2004, James toured as an opening act for the Black Eyed Peas and Macy Gray. That same year, she was featured on hip hop producer, DJ, and emcee Pete Rock’s album Soul Survivor II, providing vocals to the track “No Tears”.
Her debut album was released on June 21, 2005, entitled A Change Is Gonna Come. The album is a soul music record incorporating the styles of 1960s and 1970s American soul singers, with a mixture of funk, R&B and gospel influences. The first single from the album, entitled “Music,” laments what Leela James sees as the decline of hip hop and soul music and asks for a return to the artistry of musicians of earlier decades. Leela co-wrote most of the tracks on her debut album, with two notable exceptions being her cover of No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak,” and the classic song by Sam Cooke for which the album is named. Notable collaborators on the album include Raphael Saadiq of the 1990s R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, Kanye West, and former Fugees member Wyclef Jean.
After parting ways with Warner Bros., James signed with the independent label Shanachie Records and released her second studio album on March 24, 2009, an all-cover set entitled Let’s Do It Again (the title being a homage to the 1975 soundtrack album of the same name by The Staple Singers).
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Shoutbox
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jeffreeh wrote:
Her debut album is a classic <3
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TrollMusic wrote:
Cool, die Stimme fantastic
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dmextec wrote:
leeia james track rain .....im speeches!
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Gilz20 wrote:
I saw her the 29th in the Melkweg, I was totally blown away! Damn I love her!!
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TheHoneyburst wrote:
I saw her last night and she was absolutely brilliant. I urge everyone to go and see her live in concert - her voice is almost better in concert compared to the studio albums.
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romieh wrote:
simply beautiful is killing me! goosebumps, spine tingling! Damn!
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Mann72 wrote:
powerfull..
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blackambition wrote:
Her voice is just AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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theapril-sea wrote:
on her first album she sounded much better.her voice became on 2 album too much gritty dirrty & just annoying
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MissesOh wrote:
She has such a powerful voice, I discovered her in my moms cd collection lol.
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xxCREA wrote:
i love leela
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loveonesweetone wrote:
I love that Prayer song!
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Rascott03 wrote:
& she's dropping another album this yeah Oh YEAH!!!
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Rascott03 wrote:
Leela is back!!! I will be coppin the new album this week. I'm jus a little mad the album is full of remakes & not new songs! LOOOOOVE Miss You tho!
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superwomanL wrote:
thank god for the new album
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cee-lo wrote:
What a wonderfull voice!!! Like her))
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backto wrote:
Leela James, please pleeez tell me you're going on a European tour!! ;)
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GlennW2008 wrote:
I'm loving the 2 new songs!! Can't wait for the new album on March 24th!!
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sweetNsoul wrote:
omg she is amazing.. find of the day :D
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3amConspiracy wrote:
I think I like her version of "Don't Speak" more than No Doubts....it's a tough call.
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