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Leela James
soulNeo-Soulfemale vocalistsrnbfunk
About
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".
Listeners
267K
Plays
2.4M
Plays / Listener
9.0 plays per listen
Top Tracks
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Music
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A Change Is Gonna Come
- 3
When You Love Somebody
- 4
Don't Speak
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Soul Food
- 6
Good Time
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My Joy
- 8
Rain
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Ghetto