Leela James

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leela James
Occupation	Singer-Songwriter
Date Of Birth	May 22, 1983(1983-05-22)
Age	41
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Horoscope	Gemini

Leela James Biography

Leela James is one of the most popular and richest Singer-Songwriter who was born on May 22, 1983 in Los Angeles, United States. Leela James (born May 22, 1983) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.

James’ debut album, A Change Is Gonna Come, was released on June 21, 2005. The album was conceived as a throwback to an earlier era of American soul music, building upon the legacy of 1960s and 1970s soul singers while incorporating elements of contemporary R&B, funk, and gospel.

In June 2009, she appeared on the Moby album Wait for Me, performing the vocal on “Walk with Me”.

After parting ways with Warner Bros., James signed with the independent label Shanachie Records and released her second studio album on March 24, 2009, an all-cover set entitled Let’s Do It Again (the title being a homage to the 1975 soundtrack album of the same name by The Staple Singers).

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”. In 2005, she lent her voice to the posthumously released Ray Charles album Genius & Friends, duetting with the singer on the song “Compared to What”.

Leela James Net Worth

Leela James is one of the richest Singer-Songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leela James 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

James co-wrote most of the tracks on her debut album, two exceptions being her covers of the pop rock band No Doubt’s 1996 hit “Don’t Speak” and the classic title song by Sam Cooke, for which the album is named. Notable collaborators on the album include Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West and Wyclef Jean.

James made her debut on the soundtrack to the 2000 Jamie Foxx film Bait on The Roots song “Work”, credited as Alechia James.

Leela guested on Robert Randolph and the Family Band’s 2006 album Colorblind, lending her vocals to “Stronger”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Leela James Dating?

According to our records, Leela James is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Leela James’s is not dating anyone.

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James’ sixth album, Did It for Love was released on March 31, 2017 by Shesangz Music under license to BMG. The album has the singles “Don’t Want You Back” released on October 28, 2016, “Hard for Me” released on February 25, 2017, “Don’t Mean a Thang” released on March 27, 2017, and a video single “All Over Again” on May 4, 2017. The single “Don’t Want You Back” reached number 1 on Billboard’ Adult R&B Songs chart on April 15, 2017, becoming her highest charting single ever.

Facts & Trivia

Leela Ranked on the list of most popular Singer-Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Leela James celebrates birthday on May 22 of every year.

Is Leela James related to Etta?

Leela James is not related to Etta James. Leela James, born Aleicha Janeice Campbell on May 22, 1973, goes by the stage name of Leela James, potentially in tribute to the legendary singer, who she cites as an influence.

When did Leela James come out?

James’ debut album, A Change Is Gonna Come, was released on June 21, 2005. The album was conceived as a throwback to an earlier era of American soul music, building upon the legacy of 1960s and 1970s soul singers while incorporating elements of contemporary R&B, funk, and gospel.

Where is Leela James originally from?

Los Angeles, CA

What genre is Leela James?

R&B/Soul

What did Etta James died of?

Etta James, whose powerful, versatile and emotionally direct voice could enliven the raunchiest blues as well as the subtlest love songs, most indelibly in her signature hit, “At Last,” died on Friday morning in Riverside, Calif. She was 73. Her manager, Lupe De Leon, said that the cause was complications of leukemia.