Leela James
Alechia Janeice Campbell (born May 22, 1983) in Los Angeles, California known professionally as Leela James, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.
On July 8, 2014, James released her fifth studio album, Fall For You. The album’s first two singles, “Say That” feat. Anthony Hamilton and “Fall For You” both reached Top 15 on the Billboard Urban AC charts, with “Fall For You” reaching No. 12. James supported her album with tours nationwide, including performances at Essence Music Festival, Arizona Jazz Fest, San Diego Jazz Fest, Capitol Jazz Fest, and more.
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.
In February 2021, James debuted the song “Complicated”, the first single off her seventh studio album See Me. It peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’ Adult R&B Songs chart on August 21, 2021.
Leela is married to Rischard Jenkins, and they share a son together.
Written by Dianne Washington