Cecily's new video "Clumsy" is set for its Exclusive World Premiere on BET Her, BET Soul and BET.com

WASHINGTON - July 17, 2020 - PRLog -- Washington, D.C. - based vocalist and songwriter Cecily, (pronounced ses-suh-lee), is known for her agile soprano and honest lyrics.  Her current album Awakening Pt. 1 was named "Best New Soul on Bandcamp" by the editorial team, who praised her ability to blend "top-notch songwriting" with "thoughtful self-reflection." Cecily won a 2020 Indie Soul Music award for Best Female Artist of the Year, is a featured artist on Jose James' latest project, No Beginning No End 2 and is the 2020 Wammie Winner for Best Soul Song for "Clumsy."  Viewers can watch the exclusive world premiere for "Clumsy" on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 6/5c on both BET Her and BET Soul; 9/8c on BET Soul and throughout the day on BET.com.

In "Clumsy", you'll hear influences of J Dilla and Roy Hargrove. For this song, Cecily collaborated with Soul/jazz artist Drew Kid and bassist Malik Hunter, who plays with Black Milk and Aaron Abernathy. Lyrically, Cecily was inspired by Thich Naht Hahn's book "How To Love". "Clumsy" was directed by Torell Shavone; the director of photography was Kirby Griffin. https://youtu.be/qKm3OhMKMGQ



Her sound, as soothing as it is rich, is musically mature and rooted in a deep appreciation for mid-century soul and jazz, 90's R&B & re-imagined folk music. Yet her fresh faced lyrics boldly portray the heart young Cecily has fought for and the wisdom of love earned and gained over a life of being misunderstood and told she was "before her time" or "mature beyond her years."

This influence gives her work a unique sensuality that informs not only her vocal approach, but also her self-reflecting lyrics, grappling with self-acceptance, vulnerability and rebirth.

In her songs, you'll hear the influence of growing up surrounded by her parents' vast record collection. Her father, a lover of Miles Davis, and her mother, a Smokey Robinson fan, filled their home with soulful sounds that captivated their daughter, which she has channeled into her own work.

Soulbounce says that Cecily creates "music that pulls from the past but looks toward the future."

For more information on Cecily, visit www.cecilymusic.com.

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