Dallas Aleea

With ‘LMK’, Dallas Aleea opens a deeply intimate and reflective chapter, shaped by emotional honesty, vulnerability, and a pure love for R&B. Through soft, nostalgic yet current textures and diaristic songwriting, she invites listeners into her inner world, a space where healing, self reflection, and emotional growth unfold naturally.

Created in her most personal spaces, her bedroom and her car, and entirely recorded on her phone, the project feels raw and spontaneous. Built through creative bursts, freestyles, and one take moments, each track captures a specific emotional state, revisiting the different phases of love she experienced over the past year.

At its core, ‘LMK’ explores vulnerability in love, the need for reassurance, the weight of unanswered questions, and the courage to keep loving despite past hurt. It becomes a healing process where softness and strength exist side by side.

In this conversation with FemaleRNB, Dallas Aleea opens up about the making of ‘LMK’, the emotions behind the project, and how she turns real life experiences into honest, unfiltered storytelling.

How would you describe yourself as an artist today?

I struggle with this question because I’m always ebbing and flowing. At my core, I’m just a girl from Tallahassee with a pure love for R&B. I have a soft heart. I’m a real human who’s been hurt, but I’ve always found the brightest side of the darkest nights. I’m a mom, a go getter, a visionary, a dream chaser, committed to using the gifts God gave me to the fullest.

How does it feel to finally have ‘LMK’ out?

It feels amazing to finally have ‘LMK’ out. These songs were created in my most intimate spaces, my bedroom and my car. I recorded everything on my phone, just experimenting with a sound I wanted to pay homage to. For it to be received the way it has, I’m beyond grateful.

What headspace were you in while creating this project?

I was in a very reflective headspace creating this project. Life moves so fast now, it’s hard to sit with your thoughts, but this project made me. I revisited all the phases of love I experienced over the past year, and it became a really healing process of facing myself and letting things go.

Can you tell us about your creative process for ‘LMK’?

I’m a creative burst artist. Inspiration hits me at the most random times, and when it does, I have to act on it immediately. ‘LMK’ came together very naturally like that, with freestyles, slight touch ups, and one take energy. I knew exactly what I wanted to say. It was one of the most freeing creative experiences I’ve had.

Which track feels the most personal to you?

The title track, ‘Let Me Know’, is the most personal to me. It’s funny because I had to grow into it. I thought its simplicity made it less significant, but now I realize it’s the most honest. It reflects how I love, curious and searching for reassurance. Even when I’ve made space for someone, I still ask, “Are you coming home to me?” That vulnerability is me.

Healing seems central to the project. How does it show up in the music?

Healing is the core of this project, especially in ‘Stuck on Stupid’ and ‘Finally’. ‘Stuck on Stupid’ is about choosing love again, even after heartbreak and uncertainty, and accepting that healing is part of the risk. ‘Finally’ is about rebuilding confidence and realizing I am enough, I am the best choice. That self assurance was healing for me in a completely different way.

Who inspired you sonically on this EP?

Sonically, I was inspired by Aaliyah, Brandy, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Brent Faiyaz, Jordan Ward, Summer Walker, SZA, Kehlani, and Sailorr. Each of them influenced me through storytelling, harmonies, or production. I wanted to create something nostalgic and soulful, but still current, and most importantly something that felt like me.

Is there a standout track on the project for you?

‘Breakdown’ is definitely the golden child of the project. Everything about it, the production, the emotion, the vocal layering, just landed perfectly. That was my Brandy moment. It set the tone for the EP as a vulnerable lover girl diary. That’s my sliding down the wall track.

Can you talk about the emotional contrast between some of the songs?

‘Bad Timing’ and ‘Jealous Fever’ sit on opposite ends emotionally. ‘Jealous Fever’ brings out a feeling people don’t like to admit, jealousy. ‘Bad Timing’ captures a quiet heartbreak people don’t want to face, falling apart over someone who doesn’t choose you anymore. Every song comes from a real place. I pull from my experiences, others’ stories, and real life situations I connect to. I’ve always been called wise, so I pair that perspective with real emotion to tell my stories.

What does ‘Let Me Know’ represent for you and the EP as a whole?

‘Let Me Know’ represents the entire EP because it’s built around unanswered questions. At the end of the day, it’s simple. Just let me know how you’re moving. That answer determines everything for me.

Has any artist particularly influenced your journey?

I’ve been listening to Kehlani since I was 14, and she’s influenced me deeply. She showed me that writing about your life is how you grow, it becomes a timestamp of who you were. She taught me how to use my voice to uplift myself and others. Even now, I hear her influence in me subconsciously.

Who would you love to collaborate with in the future?

I’d love to collaborate with Kehlani, Sailorr, Brandy, as well as Laila!, Veronica, and Ravyn Lenae. I have a lot of male R&B influences vocally, but those are the women who really inspire me.

What do you hope listeners take away from this project?

I hope people walk away knowing their heart has unlimited capacity for love. Don’t close yourself off. Be who you are, say how you feel, and love fully.

Now that the project is out, what’s next for you? What does this next chapter look like?

Next up is my LMK Live show at the end of April. It’s super intimate, and it will be on YouTube for everyone to experience. I’ve also been giving people a deeper look into each song from the EP, and ‘Jealous Fever’ is next. Stay tuned, and thank you so much.