Leela James has been played on NTS in shows including If Music Presents You Need This w/ Jean-Claude, featured first on 30 January 2016. Songs played include My Joy (Quentin Harris Remix), Music (Album) and Good Time.

Leela James is a Los Angeles native and soul singer who cites James Brown, Roberta Flack, and Gladys Knight, among others, as influences. Her deep, rich and gritty vocals easily draw comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.

In 2004, James toured as an opening act for the Black Eyed Peas and Macy Gray. That same year, she was featured on hip hop producer, DJ, and emcee Pete Rock's…