SIGS On Seeley St. is a compelling EP which tells the story of Ms. Seeley as she looks back on her complex life, loves and losses. Through Neo-Soul musicality and profoundly poetic lyrics, SIGS On Seeley St. touches universal themes of motherhood, falling in love, surviving domestic violence, raising and losing children, and the beauty, tragedy and ultimate triumph of divine feminine strength.
Ms. Seeley served 18 years in New York State Prisons for a second degree murder which stemmed from a domestic violence episode with her abusive partner. Ms. Seeley’s story is given a powerful voice by Dallas The Dove, whose vocals are featured on each track, bringing vulnerability and pathos to Ms. Seeley’s story, her voice both gritty and crooning. Dallas also brought her own lived experiences to the project, as a domestic violence survivor herself. While recording SIGS On Seeley St., Dallas was in the process of separating from her abusive partner, and the recording sessions became a healing outlet.
Executive produced & written by musician and Co-Executive Director of FREER Records BL Shirelle, who served time with Dallas The Dove, this record celebrates three Black women as they create new narratives in their lives and become beacons of grace under pressure through their art.
SIGS On Seeley St. was funded by the New York City Women's Fund.
credits
released March 19, 2024
Vocals by Dallas The Dove
Muse and Backing Vocals: Ms. Seeley
Written by BL Shirelle and Dallas The Dove
Beats by Trvp Lvne
Saxophone on "Queen" and "Brownstone" by John Heinrich
Drums on "Brownstone" and "Winners Circle" by Ezemdi Akalonu
Keys on"Brownstone," "Death of an Angel," and "Eron" by Warner Meadows
Executive Produced by BL Shirelle
Recorded by Gustavo Lima at Disguise Tha Limit, New York NY.
Mixed by Warner Meadows at home studio, New York NY.
Mastered by Dan Millice at Dan Millice Mastering, New York NY.
Cover art by E. Brokencoyote
Cover design by Fury Young
Additional illustration by Ahmad Nichols
Additional layout by Mickey Hoover
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