Leela James Sets it Off with Syleena Johnson + Avery Sunshine in ‘Thought U Knew’ Video

Leela James gets gangsta! Joined by Syleena Johnson, Avery Sunshine, and legendary LA rapper Medusa , the ladies pay homage to the legendary, “Set it Off” film — in new video “Thought U Knew.”

In the 4-minute visual, Leela reinvents the role of Stony which was originally played by Jada Pinkett Smith. She embodied the role by also cutting off her infamous long hair and embracing a new short haircut. The 4 ladies had a blast filming this video as they each have shared a bond and friendship for over a decade.

“Thought U Knew” is the follow-up to the current Billboard Top 15 single, “Right Back In It” from Leela‘s new album of the same name, “Thought U Knew“. The album will be released on October 27th.

Leela is currently on the US leg of her “Right Back In It” world tour. She heads to Europe in mid October. Ms. James is preparing to launch her girl talk series “Right Back In It” where she is going to HBCU campuses to chat with female students about self love, setting goals, and getting “Right Back In It” mentally and physically to be a successful student. She is scheduled to make stops at Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Clark Atlanta University, and Morris Brown College.

The ultra soulful, funky single is written by Leela and frequent collaborator Francesca Richard and produced by Rex Rideout. The video was filmed in Houston by Dang Films.

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“THOUGHT U KNEW” TRACKLISTING;

1. THOUGHT U KNEW
2. RIGHT BACK IN IT
3. GOOD ON ME
4. WHATCHA DONE NOW
5. BE YOUR BABY
6. FADED
7. SATISFIED
8. I WAS YOUR WOMAN (FT. YO YO)
9. WHEN IT’S OVER