Leela James
Like almost all other vocalists tagged neo-soul, Leela James' primary inspirations date no later than the late '70s (Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and Tina Turner are regularly cited). Her debut album involved assistance from a range of noted studio rats from the fields of rap and R&B, including Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq, James Poyser, Chucky Thompson, and Wyclef Jean. The album, titled A Change Is Gonna Come (a definite reference to Sam Cooke), was released in late June of 2005. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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- Play Good TimeLeela James comes with a warm, feel good jam that everyone can relate to.Windows Media Player Required
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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?"...
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Recent User Reviews
Even though Leela James may get a bad rep for her apperance the girls got a soul full of stories and life. If people can't appreciate that then the don't like Leela James at all.
FULL REVIEWposted Jul 5, 2006
The album is outstanding, original, and underrated. The jazz flavor twist that she put on "Don't Speak" clearly an already great song by "No Doubt" was refreshing and daring. I love her album. She proves the old saying just like Macy Gray did. "Anybody
FULL REVIEWposted Apr 11, 2006
Her ugly hair coupled with her disgusting facial expressions and lack of vocal skill makes her an extremely bad artist. Her song about how she misses 'the music' is so ironic b/c music is everywhere. She sings about missing something that was never missin
FULL REVIEWposted Nov 5, 2005
latest Leela James news and features
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Foggfest Coming To San Francisco
News - external | May 31, 2006
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Leela James Shoots New Video
News - external | Mar 23, 2006
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The talented soulstress takes the listener on a journey to the past,.
Reviews - external | Oct 13, 2005
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Old R&B New Again Again
Article - external | Oct 12, 2005
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In a recently published collections of interviews...
Reviews - external | Aug 5, 2005
