The Authority On All Things R&B ! In Episode 130 of the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J. Valentine welcome the incomparable Leela James. Known for her powerhouse voice and timeless soul, Leela takes us on an unforgettable journey through her career, from her early influences to becoming a staple in contemporary R&B. She shares the stories behind her chart-topping hits, what it means to stay authentic in an ever-changing industry, and how her love for soul music continues to resonate with fans across generations. Leela also dives into her creative process, reflects on her viral moment with Patti LaBelle, and hints at exciting new projects on the horizon. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with the "God-Daughter of Soul Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/RnBMoneyYouTube R&B MONEY Album out NOW !! https://tank.lnk.to/RnBMONEYID Tank: @TheRealTank http://www.youtube.com/@TheRealTank J Valentine: https://www.youtube.com/@jvalentinetv Director / Producer: Ruben Rivera https://www.youtube.com/@KnowYourStudio/featured Podcast IG: @RnBMoneyPodcast https://www.instagram.com/rnbmoneypodcast/?hl=en #tank #jvalentine #rnbmoneypodcast #rnbmoneypodcast 0:00 Intro 2:00 LA 5:45 Inspiration 14:05 Music 20:30 Show 22:40 Deal 24:50 Believe in Yourself 26:45 The Road 30:30 Album 33:00 Good People 41:40 A Change 43:10 Fall For You 46:45 Investing 52:35 Garden 59:40 Validation 1:07:15 Hits 1:12:40 Independent 1:17:40 Peace 1:21:30 Next 1:24:10 Top 5 R&B Singers 1:27:30 Top 5 R&B Songs 1:31:35 R&B Voltron 1:34:40 I Aint Saying No Names 1:40:20 Outro