https://pop-mag.com/2014-07-01/leela-james-a-diva-taking-care-of-business/ The Magazine of Popular Music Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:42:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.1 https://pop-mag.com/2014-07-01/leela-james-a-diva-taking-care-of-business/#comment-14 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 03:43:14 +0000 http://pop-mag.com/?p=384#comment-14 […] In the early days of Leela James’ career of being a talented, bright-eyed and bushy-coiffed soul singer, the business side of the music industry wasn’t something that her team had handled in the most profitable way. Looking back, she acknowledges that she has the quintessential artist story of being excited simply to sing in the big leagues. As a result, a lot of efforts were mismanaged, if not squandered during the five years between signing her first deal and the release of her debut album. Nine years later, she’s all about business and performance, recognizing that the two go hand in hand to reap the kinds of success she is looking for. Part of the current Leela James business strategy, especially as it pertains to exposure and widening her fan base, comes with her decision to join the cast of R&B Divas: Los Angeles. The reality show follows her as she gears up to launch her fifth studio album, Fall For You, in early July… (click HERE to read more!) […]

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