Leela James: Biography

Leela James
Born:
Jun 2, 1983 in Los Angeles, CA

Genres:
R&B and Soul Music, Rock Music

Decades Active:
2000's



Like almost all other vocalists tagged neosoul, 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 RB, 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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