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With the release of her anticipated third album “My Soul” set for tomorrow, MAY 25, we got the chance to sit down with soul singer and NAACP Image Award nominee Leela James.

Watch our interview below to hear James talk haircare (after all, her trademark ‘do is as big and distinctive as her voice is), what fashion trends she’d like to see disappear, how this upcoming album differs from the rest, and what 5 words describe her best.

A standout track on “My Soul” is James’ duet with fellow interviewee Raheem Devaughn titled “Mr. Incredible, Ms. Unforgettable.” Hear it below:

Raheem DeVaughn: “I Gotta Find A Woman That Can Tolerate Me”

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AND ENJOY HER NEW VIDEO, “TELL ME YOU LOVE ME”

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