Leela James on Being Crowned the “Goddaughter of Soul” by James Brown & “Right On Time”
Leela James on Being Crowned the “Goddaughter of Soul” by James Brown & “Right On Time”  
Podcast: BET Talks
Published On: Mon Jun 23 2025
Description: Leela James joins Miabelle for a soulful new episode of BET Talks — and just like her latest single, she’s Right on Time! The “Goddaughter of Soul,” a title once given to her by James Brown himself, opens up about her musical journey, the evolution behind her new project, and what it took to get here. She also teases upcoming music, tour plans, and what’s next for this powerhouse voice in soul music.00:00 – Meet Leela James: The Goddaughter of Soul01:03 – Icebreaker Fun: This or That with Leela03:12 – How James Brown Crowned Her the Goddaughter of Soul04:51 – Evolving Sound: What’s Different About Her New Music07:51 – Spotlight on the New Single: “Right On Time”08:51 – Creating Feel-Good Music That Moves the Soul09:41 – Owning Her Look: The Story Behind the Album Cover10:53 – From South Central to Stardom: Staying Grounded in Her Goals11:28 – Honoring the Legends Who Paved the Way11:59 – Stepping Into Acting: A New Chapter13:19 – A Heartfelt Message to Her Fans Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.