Her third album in the game and with a poofy hairstyle, that most natural girls covet, Ms. James has returned with My Soul. Her voice is different, hard almost and definitely recognizable from the time she sings the first note. Being the ADDIKT I am, I had the opportunity to see her live years ago. She sounds exactly the same in person. Leela James is an old soul, in a young body. Her voice oozes pain and struggle, but also the honesty of love. ”I Ain’t New To This” describes what I mean by personifying anger and pain musically, while putting her stamp on the industry. Now a part of Stax Records, she gives her former label the musical finger with this track.
“Mr. Incredible-Ms. Unforgettable” is a nice duet with Raheem Devaughn. And what would an album be without a classic ‘break-up’ song. “It’s Over” is simple, but when Leela says it…it really is over! ”If It’s Wrong” describes throwing caution to the wind and involving yourself in love lust at whatever cost. My favorite joint on the album (right now-it changes) would be “Supa Luva”. You gotta listen to see why!
This has officially been approved by an ADDIKT!
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keep your soulHIGH!
