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Listening to the carefully selected tracks on the tape allowed Seal to confront the reality of why he had not yet secured a record deal. He realized that to evolve as an artist, he needed to delve deeper into the music that inspired him, prompting a year-long endeavor to learn about legendary musicians and their craft.
Throughout this journey, Seal absorbed every note of Jimi Hendrix's work, explored the depths of Joni Mitchell's artistry, and became acquainted with the harmonies created by CSN. This study was crucial in building his understanding of music theory, particularly harmonic structures, which would eventually influence his songwriting.