(New York, NY) R&B/Soul singer-songwriter Leela James lands #7 on the Billboard R&B Albums Chart and #12 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hip Albums Chart with her critically well-received album Fall For You. USA Today declares “James brings it, every time” and Yahoo! Music adds the “gimmick-free R&B, Fall For You is a captivating, modern listen.” Released July 8 via J&T Records/BMG, Fall For You is Leela’s fourth studio album of her career.
As a special treat for her fans, the soul singer revealed a stream of the contemporary ballad “Save Me” off her new album via SoundCloud today. The song was co-written and produced by budding singer-songwriter Joe Ryan, who also lends his vocals to the track. Tonight Leela will grant her fans never-seen-before access into her personal and professional life with the premiere of R&B Divas LA on TV One. As one of the newest cast members to star in the hit reality series, viewers will gain insight into her career as she gears up for the release of “Fall For You”.
Leela’s current single and title track “Fall For You” is actively climbing the Urban AC radio charts and the video can be seen on VH1 Soul, Centric and online at VEVO.com. Produced by Leela James and co-written with Rex Rideout (Ledisi, Babyface, Luther Vandross), the tender, introspective and poignant ballad has been hand-picked for recommendation by several wedding publications and Essence names it “the perfect summer wedding song.”
Be sure to catch the commanding performer and powerhouse vocalist on tour this summer and visit LeelaJames.com for new tour date announcements.
