#leela james

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🎶 Singer Leela James née Alechia Janeice Campbell. At Wikipedia

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[culturalappreciator]

I've Got You Covered!

The Original

Etta James- I'd Rather Go Blind (1968)

The Cover(s)

Sydney Youngblood (1989)

Leela James (2012)

Syleena Johnson (2017)

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Leela James _ Faded

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Leela James - You're The One

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Watch: Leela James-Thought U Knew

Watch Leela James pay tribute to Set It Off in her video for "Thought U Knew." Her crew comprises fellow soul singers Avery Sunshine, Syleena Johnson, and California rapper Medusa. The song is the title track from her 8th album due for release on October 27th. 

[radiophd]

leela james -- so cold

[keyki421]

The music always hits, but the music video is a disappointment.

For me that is Leela James. She is 40. I think it's about time she moves away from the ride or die/ struggle love concepts in her music videos.

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Leela James - Right Back In It

[djevilninja]

I never had, lobster in my life, Or teriyaki steaks, just sardines and spam and cornflakes. Pacific Bell done put me on restriction once again; I can't call out, but you can call in.

E-40 - Zoom

[dippedanddripped]

Leela James Satisfied (Official Music Video)

[danu2203]

WEEKEND LISTENING...BLUSEY BABES!

JOSS STONE...LEELA JAMES

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On The Jukebox: Leela James - "Thought U Knew"

Featuring Yo Yo on "I Was Your Woman".

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New R&B Video Release of the Week

Leela James- Right Back In It (2023)

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Leela James Delivers Thought U Knew & Video For Whatcha Done Now

Leela James is back with her cozy and familiar eighth collection of songs, Thought U Knew. James's voice has always been perceived as a throwback because of its maturity and her affinity for R&B legends whose influence is easy to hear. But the millennial singer was a precocious talent who was recognized early on by both the Godfather of Soul James Brown and Soul Survivor Pete Rock. Two decades on and her vocals are an underrated but established part of the R&B world despite the genre's battle to remain relevant in the mainstream. 

Thought U Knew is consistent and stands firm on James's artistry, comprising nine songs entrenched in the habits of classic soul, blues, and funk. The title track taps Bootsy Collins for its musical direction as she promises to be a woman who never loses her composure because a relationship has ended. Pieces of the past are also evidenced in the usage of Mtume's "Juicy Fruit" for "Good On Me" and Shirley Brown's "Woman To Woman" on "Whatcha Done Now." These musical footnotes work well for James's new nostalgia because her commanding vocals take control and swing like a masterful jazz improvisation. "Faded" cuts through the atmosphere with strong images from lyrics comparing the giddiness of love to being intoxicated. The earthy guitar is straight from Jimi Hendrix's playbook of electrified blues. Rapper Yo Yo is the only guest appearance on the album via "I Was Your Woman," an unapologetic goodbye to a cheating lover. Leela James's Thought U Knew reveals that after two decades, she is still inspired by and committed to making undiluted soul music. Her voice is just as strong as when she debuted on the Bait soundtrack, but today, there is more nuance coming from years of touring and recording. Check out the video for "Whatcha Done Now" below. 

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Leela Naidu as Indu ❤️