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Jill Scott grew up in north Philadelphia and began her performing career reading her own poetry. She was heard by Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, drummer in the Roots, who invited her to join the band in the studio, resulting in the co-composition "You Got Me," a Top 40 pop hit in 1999. Subsequently, she collaborated with Eric Benet, Will Smith, and Common, and broadened her performing experience by touring Canada in a production of the Broadway musical Rent. Signed to Steve McKeever's newly formed Hidden Beach label, she released her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, in July 2000. Experience: Jill Scott 826+ appeared the following summer and hot on the heels of the "A Long Walk" single. Scott's starpower soared over the next year, eventually earning her a Grammy nomination in early 2003 for Best Female Vocal Performance for "A Long Walk." Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2 and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3 followed in 2004 and 2007, respectively. A compilation containing several of her most notable guest appearances, titled Collaborations, was also released in 2007. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music GuideMore

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Oct 13th, 6:58pm
Hey everyone! Have you heard Alicia Key's newest single "Doesn't Mean Anything"! ?? Her new album out December 1st!. And it's amazing! go to youtube.com/watch?v=-SW_sNYTwfg
Sep 25th, 2:23am
Thank you for everything you sing love you !!!
Sep 21st, 6:55pm
YOU KEEP ALOT OF WOMEN JEALOUS BECAUSE THE MEN IN THEIR LIVES JUST LUV THE GROUND YOU WALK ON... LOL! OH WELL. IM SINGLE BUT YOUR MUSIC IS THE TRUTH
Sep 15th, 12:52am
New artist NNEKA, has a similar sound to India Arie, check out her single Heartbeat

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Aug 21st, 6:12am
Jill you are my inspiration! HUGS!!!
Aug 1st, 2:53pm
i luv jill scott she is the best singer/actress
Jul 21st, 7:26pm
u r sssssoooooooo pretty i love ur smile ur sooooooo prettyful!!!! i lovez ur hair
Jul 17th, 3:46pm
i think you are so talented & beautiful! you have an amazing voice & serious acting skills. i watch "no. 1 ladies' detective agency with my hubby & we both ♥ it.
Jun 9th, 12:06pm
Thank you for all the work you do! You are a refined treasure in my eyes. I love your work girl!!!!!!
May 14th, 1:07pm
I'm writing this note simply to say thank you.
Daily I search places where music lives with one plea on repeat in my mind "please give me something REAL!" You never let me down. I take pride in purchasing your albums because there will be no doubt that I will love every single song. Thank you for staying true to who you are, thank you for sharing your soul through your music and thank you for giving the world something REAL to listen to. May you and your family be blessed.