
Leela James is a true R&B legend. For decades, she has been winning over music fans all over the world with her soulful and magical shows. With her typical deep, gritty voice, she is often put on par with legends like Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan and Tina Turner.
It was clear from the get-go that her talent would get her far when she debuted in 2005 with the album “A Change Is Gonna Come”. She received a Soul Train Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Artists and an NAACP nomination for Outstanding New Artist.
Leela James has made her mark on the world of music by now with seven albums and seven top 20 R&B radio singles, two of which made it to number one in the Billboard Charts. Her single ‘Complicated’ topped the charts for three weeks even in the summer of 2021 and is still massively popular. She shared the stage in the past with acts like James Brown, The Isley Brothers, Maxwell and Fantasia.