James' sixth album, "Did It for Love" was released on March 31, 2017 by Shesangz Music under license to BMG. The album has the singles "Don't Want You Back" released on October 28, 2016, "Hard for Me" released on February 25, 2017, "Don't Mean a Thang" released on March 27, 2017, and a video single "All Over Again" on May 4, 2017. The single "Don't Want You Back" reached number 1 on "Billboard"' Adult R&B Songs chart on April 15, 2017, becoming her highest charting single ever.