Leela James

Leela James
Born: Jun 2, 1983 in Los Angeles, CA
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Genre: Adult Contemporary R&B
Styles: Neo-Soul
Biography: Like almost all other musicians hit with the neo-soul tag, the primary inspirations of Leela James -- a gritty-voiced singer and songwriter born in Los Angeles, CA -- dated no later than the late '70s; Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and Tina Turner were regularly cited. Her debut album, very much a throwback ...Read full biography
Let's Do It Again
Released: 2009
Label: Shanachie
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For adult contemporary R&B fans, it was disheartening that a vocalist as talented as Leela James went almost four years before releasing a follow-up to her flawed but promising debut. Coming into her second ...Read full review
A Change Is Gonna Come
Released: 2005
Label: Warner Bros.
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"Music," the first song and lead single from Leela James' first album, bemoans the death of music. She reminisces about Aretha, Gladys, Tina, and Chaka, and asks, "Can we just put the thongs away?" Her ...Read full review
More Leela James albums: Main Albums (2), Singles & EPs (6)
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