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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”

PLAY OR SLAY? Leela James Covers James Brown Classic!

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

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/jazzwatch/ jazzwatch

    Probably WOULDN’T look that good in it anyway…..

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/dreadempress4life/ dreadempress4life

    She is an extremely gorgeous, talented, and proud Black woman. Go Leela!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MyChickisBad/ MyChickisBad

    She is her own person. We need more black people like her. Woman who don’t let their sexuality drive their wallet or heart.

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    I wouldnt want to SEE her in a mini skirt…I thought she was prettier..she’s older than I thought…oh, well.

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    She has some good points! “Spandex isn’t for everyone”! Precious(aka Gabby) needs to take heed to what she said!

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    much love Leela! you are very beautiful and talented! keep up the success!!!

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    i’m in love!!!…lol. i have always appreciated her music, and i knew she was fine as cat fur split three ways, but her looks and style is straight bangin’. keep up the good work Leela

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    I’ve loved her music since her first album. Her voice is as beautiful as she is.

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    I love her she so soulful with a wonderful spirit that inviting. And as far as men in skinny jeans O how I hate that… Let them nut$ breath….lol

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    For the posts about her probably not looking good in a mini skirt shows your ignorance. Many women with great bodies don’t always feel the need to reveal. I commend her for keeping the mystery and providing great music, and as for her age, it’s irrelevant and no one here is immortal. These are the sistas we need to be embracing, not the trashy ones.

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    i think she is a naturally beautiful black woman who doesnt have to show off her body to sale,unlike alot of the others(mrs.jay Z)keep up the good work this is the type of role model i want my neices looking up to.

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    Right On Sister!We male or female are all different and we should be ourselves and not carbon copies of each other or fad followers of everything that comes along to fit in.Can you say HIGH SCHOOL MENTALITY?I’m just saying…

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    Ah yeah! this woman fine as shark coochie.. whew! Gotta love it!

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    THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH WEARING A MINI SKIRT AS LONG AS YOU LOOK GOOD IN IT. IF YOU’RE OVER A CERTAIN WEIGHT THEN IT’S NO LONGER A MINI SKIRT. THERE ARE A LOT OF WOMEN THAT WEAR THEM AND LOOK VERY NICE IN THEM. YOU JUST HAVE TO WATCH HOW YOU WEAR IT, THE WAY YOU SIT AND DON’T BE BENDING OVER LOL. MINI SKIRTS AREN’T FOR EVERYONE. ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL. MINI DOESN’T MEAN ALL THE WAY UP TO YOUR PRIVATE PARTS EITHER. IF YOU’RE OVER 150LBS NO MINI SKIRTS ARE NOT FOR YOU.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/junecaddy85/ junecaddy85

    Finally real soul music. Have a Millie Jackson feel to it

  • http://soulfoodpr.wordpress.com/2010/06/04/leela-james-says-hello-beautiful/ LEELA JAMES says Hello Beautiful! « Soul Food
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  • http://www.ardub.com/leela-james/ Leela James – Ardub

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/HenryBrown69/ HenryBrown69

    Hey! Leela James is performing at Gramercy Theatre in NYC on 8/4. Tickets are available at http://www.livenation.com/event/000044A6E97F88F0?artistid=976352&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=202. Hope to see you there!

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    I THINK THAT MEN WHO WEAR KANYE’S “SKINNY JEANS ” OUGHT TO BE SHOT DOWN LIKE DAWGS,& I FEEL THAT LEELA JAMES IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY & SHE HAS A RANDY CRAWFORD TYPE SOUND WHEN SHE SINGS.

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