Leela James leans into vulnerability and soul on her latest single, “Honest,” a smooth and heartfelt track produced by Rex Rideout. Released as her second single of 2025, the song showcases Leela James’ ability to blend emotional openness with her signature funk-infused edge. Over a velvety and textured bassline, Leela James opens up about a love that feels limitless. Her voice carries both vulnerability and confidence as she expresses that even the deepest affection is never quite enough.

The track leans into a softer emotional space, revealing a more delicate layer of her artistry. While the tone is gentle, the energy remains bold and unapologetically her, blending soulful warmth with a sense of personal edge.

“Honest” follows her May single “Right On Time,” also produced by Rideout, which marked a major moment in her 20-year career. Before that, she dropped a remix of “Whatcha Done Now” featuring Kenyon Dixon in August 2024.

With “Honest,” James continues to cement her place as a modern R&B mainstay, offering up a sound that feels both timeless and contemporary. She’s currently on tour, with shows lined up across the U.S. through fall and international stops in Europe early next year, including dates in Amsterdam and London.

Now two decades into her career, Leela James is still delivering soul music with intention, and “Honest” is a strong reminder of just how powerful that can be.