Soulstress Leela James has wrapped up more than a year of promotion for her critically acclaimed 2005 debut "A Change Is Gonna Come," and is back in the studio recording her follow-up with Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Raphael Saadiq, who worked on "Change" and is known for his collaborations with D'Angelo and Macy Gray. Warner Bros. Lock 3 Live finds its groove (Akron Beacon Journal) 12-Aug-2006
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It's going to be short and sweet this week, folks, so let's get to it. I've been to two concerts during this Lock 3 Live season and both have been fun, well-attended experiences. The New Jack Swing trout with Tony, Toni, Tone, After 7 and others was packed despite the fact that the headliners were missing original singer Raphael Saadiq and they didn't take the stage until after 10 p.m.