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Leah LaBelle Vladowski (born September 8, 1986), better known by Leah LaBelle, is an American R&B singer, currently signed to Epic Records/So So Def Recordings. LaBelle was the twelfth place finalist on the third season of American Idol, as the wild card selection of Paula Abdul. She is recording her debut studio album. She also gained popularity and a large following by posting Youtube cover videos, for several years.

In 2011, LaBelle signed a joint deal with L.A. Reid and Epic Records, Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings and Pharrell Williams's new label I Am Other. "Sexify" was released in March 2012 as her debut single and leading from her debut album, receiving high praise from R&B fans for its throwback sound. The music video for "Sexify" was shot the weekend of March 24, 2012 in Los Angeles and will feature cameo appearances from both Williams and Dupri.

On April 19, 2012 a "Welcome To NYC" dinner party was thrown by Williams and Dupri in honor of LaBelle at "Catch" Restaurant in New York City.[7]. Williams and Dupri also presented her to the public with a live performance at popular NYC lounge "W.I.P."

On May 1, 2012 a 5-track sampler of Leah's debut album was released to the internet featuring the songs "So Hot", "Make Me Get Up", "What We Got To Lose", "Mr. Scissors", and the leading single "Sexify" all productions by Dupri and Williams. On May 4, 2012, Cosmopolitan Magazine announced they would be giving away free MP3 downloads of "Sexify" to new subscribers of Labelle's mailing list.

The "Sexify" Music Video premiered on MTV.com on May 9, 2012, cameo appearances include Jermaine Dupri as Leah's landlord, Pharrell Williams as a pizza delivery guy, and friend singer/actress JoJo. .