Get On Board: Leah LaBelle

Get to know rising Epic Records singing star Leah Labelle.

American Idol - In 2004, at the age of 17, Labelle auditioned for season three of American Idol. (Photo:  Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage)

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American Idol - In 2004, at the age of 17, Labelle auditioned for season three of American Idol. (Photo:  Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage)

She's Got Soul - Although eliminated from the show, the singer was featured on the American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics compilation album alongside fellow finalists Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia.  (Photo:  Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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She's Got Soul - Although eliminated from the show, the singer was featured on the American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics compilation album alongside fellow finalists Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia.  (Photo:  Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Leah LaBelle - When it comes to blue-eyed soul, Leah LaBelle is like the second coming of Teena Marie. Her soulful vocals caught the ears of Jermaine Dupri and he started to breathe new life into his label with her. With "Sexify" and "Lolita," Leah is two for two! (Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Northwestern Star - In 2004, she was a featured singer on Christmas in the Northwest, a charity album that benefited children's hospitals in the Washington state area. (Photo:  David Livingston/Getty Images)

Such a N.E.R.D. - Labelle met Pharell Williams during a backstage meet-and-greet at a 2007 concert for his band, N.E.R.D, in her hometown of Seattle. She reportedly told him, “I’m a singer and I just want to tell you that I’m a huge fan and you’re going to produce my album one day.”(Photo: John Ricard / BET).

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Such a N.E.R.D. - Labelle met Pharell Williams during a backstage meet-and-greet at a 2007 concert for his band, N.E.R.D, in her hometown of Seattle. She reportedly told him, “I’m a singer and I just want to tell you that I’m a huge fan and you’re going to produce my album one day.”(Photo: John Ricard / BET).

YouTube Sensation - In late 2007 Labelle set up a YouTube page and began posting videos of her singing covers of popular songs. (Photo:  Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)

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YouTube Sensation - In late 2007 Labelle set up a YouTube page and began posting videos of her singing covers of popular songs. (Photo:  Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images For BET)

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Strong Energy - In 2008 Keri Hilson hired Leah as a background vocalist after seeing a video of her singing a cover version of "Energy" on YouTube.(Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

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Strong Energy - In 2008 Keri Hilson hired Leah as a background vocalist after seeing a video of her singing a cover version of "Energy" on YouTube.(Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET)

Photo By Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images For BET

Holding Down the Background - Her 2008 touring stint with Keri Hilson led to background singing gigs for the likes of Britney Spears, Eric Benet and Jordin Sparks.(Photo:   Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Holding Down the Background - Her 2008 touring stint with Keri Hilson led to background singing gigs for the likes of Britney Spears, Eric Benet and Jordin Sparks.(Photo:   Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

So So Epic - In 2011 Labelle signed a combined deal with Epic Records, So So Def Records and I Am Other, under the tutelage of Antonio "L.A." Reid, Jermaine Dupri and Pharrell Williams. (Photo: John Ricard / BET).

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So So Epic - In 2011 Labelle signed a combined deal with Epic Records, So So Def Records and I Am Other, under the tutelage of Antonio "L.A." Reid, Jermaine Dupri and Pharrell Williams. (Photo: John Ricard / BET).

I'll Sexify You... - In 2012 she released her debut single, the Pharrell Williams-produced "Sexify."(Photo: Courtesy I Am Other Records)

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I'll Sexify You... - In 2012 she released her debut single, the Pharrell Williams-produced "Sexify."(Photo: Courtesy I Am Other Records)

World Premiere - Labelle's video for "Sexify" premiered on MTV.com in early May 2012, featuring cameos from Pharrell, JD and her best friend, singer JoJo.   (Photo: Courtesy of I Am Other Records)

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World Premiere - Labelle's video for "Sexify" premiered on MTV.com in early May 2012, featuring cameos from Pharrell, JD and her best friend, singer JoJo.   (Photo: Courtesy of I Am Other Records)

Jermaine Dupri and Leah LaBelle  - Jermaine Dupri hit the carpet with BET's newest Music Matters artist, Leah LaBelle, in a preppy summer-ready fit. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Coming Soon - She is currently working on her untitled debut album, which will showcase features from Pharrell Williams and Jermaine Dupri.(Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)