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Leila is a multi talented, multilingual artist/songwriter that has the capability of reaching many different cultures and crossing many musical genres. A truly international artist, born in Argentina to Spanish parents she was raised in Barcelona, Spain, moved to Canada and later returned to Valencia, Spain. It was this rich exposure to the different cultures and sounds that deeply influenced her music. Leila's music embraces Soul, Pop/R&B and Latin rhythms with "world" undertones in a style that is smooth, sultry and as warm as it is passionate! Reminiscent of Sade, India Arie, the vocal warmth of the legendary Karen Carpenter and with the international appeal of such Latin divas as Selena and Gloria Estefan, Leila's sound is a soulful, seamless combination of passionate rhythms, percolating grooves, steamy, sensual vocals and romantic flamenco guitar. As a prolific writer signed to BUG MUSIC, Leila's songs cover an enormously deep scope of human emotions and social issues as part of her profound belief that music should not only entertain but enlighten as well. Covering topics as diverse as re-incarnation, love, human empowerment and a variety of social issues, her lyrical talents reveal a depth and meaning that is undeniable and thought provoking and a voice that delivers a piece of of her soul with every note she sings! Her brilliant debut CD recorded in both English and Spanish, is a rollercoaster of emotions and thoughts strung together by an addictive beckoning voice and hypnotic groove and has garnered her fans from around the globe as well as keeping her at the top of several music charts. Recently voted best R&B artist on Cyberstation U.S.A. an online radio station with an audience of over 2 million listeners, Leila has also taken the top of several mp3.com music charts by storm with current and/or recent positions with different songs in the folllowing: * The #1, 3,4 & 5 songs on the Soul chart * The #1, 2, & 3 songs on the R&B chart * The #1 song on the Latin/Pop charts * The #1 song on the World Fusion Charts * The #1 song on the Spiritual Easy lisytening charts And several others in the top five of various other genres REVIEWS - "Leila is a singer that touches the heart with the sound of her voice and has the potential to be a diva in her own right!" - Stan Scates, Producer/Songwriter, Diana Ross, Tevin Campbell, "Clearly an artist ready to be heard!" "I love her voice, her right in your ear vocals, she is really sensual in a classy way and the subject matter is filled with substance yet tantalizing" - Sheldon Reynolds, Producer/Guitarist, Earth Wind & Fire ARTIST FACTS/CREDITS * Leila received a vocal scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston and was once asked to understudy for "Les Miserables". * Leila's songs and performances have appeared on such popular TV shows such as "The Young And The Restless" "Days Of Our Lives" "All My Children" and recently the end title credit to the latest Michael Clark Duncan showtime movie, "They Call Me Sir". * She is currently writing for several film and tv opportunites as well as up and coming artists under negotiations and continues to co-write with several hit songwriters such as Kenya Nelson (AZYET, Babyface) Nate Clemmons (DRU HILL and AARON HALL)as well as Bobbi "Funkeeboy" T. (Tammaro) * She is currently producing and hosting her own show "Leilasworld" which features up and coming artists and music news as well as highlighting her various musical achievements and her recently finished music video. Check out the artist's website: http://www.powerofonemusic.com Track List: 1. If You're Gonna Leave 2. Circle 3. Passion (Flamenco Interlude) 4. Somewhere Once Before 5. Livin' 6. Dance Of Fire 7. Tastes Like This 8. The Chase (Flamenco Interlude) 9. Did Ya Think 10. Torn & Tattered 11. One More Chance 12. Rain 13. Longing (Flamenco Interlude) 14. Eu Te Amo 15. Through My Eyes 16. Yo Vivo (Livin' Spanish) 17. Suenos (Torn & Tattered Spanish) 18. Suplicando Mas Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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