| Jill Scott | |
|---|---|
 At the Blacklily Film & Music Festival concert in Philadelphia in May 2007. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə Taken by Simba Madziva | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 4, 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genre(s) | R&B, soul, neo soul, jazz, quiet storm, spoken word soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, poet, actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Label(s) | Hidden Beach Recordings |
| Website | www.jillscott.com |
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American R&B, soul, and jazz singer, songwriter, actress and poet. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. This article is about the musical genre For the Yael Naim song see New Soul. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Quiet storm is a late-night radio format featuring soulful Slow jams pioneered in the mid-1970s by then-station-intern Melvin Lindsey at WHUR-FM, Spoken Word Soul -An eclectic blend of Poetry, Jazz-funk, Electronica & acoustic Country soul music elements A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both A poet is a person who writes Poetry. Etymology From the Ancient greek: ποιέω, poieō: "I make or compose" An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Hidden Beach Recording is an American soul Record label. Roster Sunny Hawkins Kindred the Family Soul Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Soul music is a Music genre that combines Rhythm and blues and Gospel music, originating in the United States. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A poet is a person who writes Poetry. Etymology From the Ancient greek: ποιέω, poieō: "I make or compose" In 2007, Scott made her theatrical debut in the films Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton) and in Tyler Perry's feature film, Why Did I Get Married? That same year her third studio album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3, was released on September 25, 2007. Hounddog is a film written directed and produced by Deborah Kampmeier and starring Dakota Fanning. Willie Mae ("Big Mama" Thornton ( December 11, 1926 &ndash July 25, 1984) was an American Texas blues, Tyler Perry (born September 13, 1969,is an American Playwright, Screenwriter, Actor and Director and Producer Why Did I Get Married? is a 2007 comedy - drama Film adaptation written produced directed and starring Tyler Perry The Real Thing Words and Sounds Vol 3 is the third Studio album by critically acclaimed American R&B / soul singer Jill Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. She has won three Grammy Awards. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
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Biography
Early life
Scott grew up an only child in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was raised by her mother, Joyce Scott, and her grandmother. An only child is a child with no Siblings, either Biological or adopted. North Philadelphia is a section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern She indicated in an interview with Jet Magazine that she had a happy childhood and was "very much a loved child". Jet is a popular African-American Publication founded in Chicago Illinois in 1951 by John H [1] Scott attended the Philadelphia High School for Girls and after graduating, attended Temple University while simultaneously working two jobs. The Philadelphia High School for Girls, also known as Girls' High is a public university preparatory magnet high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Temple University is a state-related public research University in Philadelphia. She studied secondary education for three years and had planned on becoming a high school English teacher, but after spending time as a teacher's aide, Scott became disillusioned with the teaching profession and dropped out of school. [2]
Prior to her breakthrough in the music industry, Scott worked at a variety of jobs, including a number of retail positions and stints at a construction site and an ice cream parlor. She remains close to her mother and grandmother, nicknamed "Blue Babe", and currently resides in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Mount Laurel Township is a Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, and is an Edge city "suburb" of
Personal life
Scott recently divorced her husband Lyzel Williams who is a graphic artist and DJ, after five years. (Scott wrote and recorded the song "He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)" about Williams. ) Scott has said they were together for twelve years, seven of those they dated. [3]
Music career
Scott began her performing career as a spoken word artist, appearing at live poetry readings to perform her work. Spoken word is a form of literary Art or artistic performance in which Lyrics, Poetry, or stories are spoken rather than sung She was eventually discovered by Amir "QuestLove" Thompson of The Roots. Ahmir Khalib Thompson (born on January 20, 1971) known professionally as ?uestlove or Questlove (also known as BROther ?uestion or The Roots are an American hip-hop band from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. QuestLove invited her to join the band in the studio, and the collaboration resulted in a co-writing credit for Scott for the song, "You Got Me. " In 2000, Erykah Badu and The Roots won the Grammy for best rap performance by a duo or group for "You Got Me". Erica Abi Wright (born February 26 1971 better known by her Stage name Erykah Badu is a Grammy -nominated American soul [4] Subsequently, Scott collaborated with Eric Benet, Will Smith, and Common, and broadened her performing experience by touring Canada in a production of the Broadway musical Rent. Eric Benét Jordan (born October 15, 1966 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) is a Grammy -nominated platinum-selling American Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr (born March 13 1972) better known by his Stage name Common (and previously known as Common Sense) is an Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Rent is a Rock musical, with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini 's Opera La Bohème
Scott was the first artist signed to Steve McKeever's 'Hidden Beach Recordings' label. Her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 was released in 2000. Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol 1 is the debut Album by Jill Scott. She experienced some chart success and notice with the single "A Long Walk", which eventually earned her a Grammy nomination in early 2003 for Best Female Vocal Performance. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Scott lost that award, but won a 2005 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative R&B Performance for "Cross My Mind. " The live album, Experience: Jill Scott 826+, was released November 2001. Experience Jill Scott 826+ is a live Double album by soul vocalist Jill Scott. Scott's second full-length album, Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2, followed in 2004. Beautifully Human Words and Sounds Vol 2 is the second Studio album (third overall from American R&B / soul singer Jill
Scott continues to write poetry; a compilation volume of her poems, The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours, was published and released by St. Martin's Press in April 2005. [5] In early 2007 Scott was featured on the George Benson & Al Jarreau collaboration "God Bless The Child", which earned Scott her second Grammy award, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, at the 2007 Grammy Awards ceremony. George Benson (b March 22 1943, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is an American musician whose recording career began at the age of twenty-one Alwyn Lopez "Al" Jarreau (born March 12, 1940) is an American singer The 49th Annual Grammy Awards is a ceremony honoring the best in music for the recording year beginning September 15, 2005 and ending September 14, Scott shared the win with Benson & Jarreau. Recently, Scott was prominently featured on hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco's 2006 single "Daydreaming" which won a 2008 Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance and also appeared on a new Scott collection called Collaborations on January 30, 2007. Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16 1982 better known by his Stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Grammy -winning American rapper. The Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance has been awarded since 2003 [6][7]
The Collaborations collection served as "an appetizer" for her next studio album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 released September 25, 2007. The Real Thing Words and Sounds Vol 3 is the third Studio album by critically acclaimed American R&B / soul singer Jill Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France [8] A clip of the title track was released on a bonus disc from Hidden Beach Records and included with Collaborations. The lead single "Hate on Me", gained airplay in May 2007 with a video released in mid-July. In advance of the album's release, Hidden Beach released a 17-minute album sampler through their forums. [9] Interspersed between the dozen songs previewed on the sampler was a personal explanation from Jill for the inspiration behind some of her songs.
Other appearances and song-writing
Her live performance in 2004 with members of The Roots, which also included backing a performance by Erykah Badu, is featured in Dave Chappelle's 2006 concert film, Dave Chappelle's Block Party. The Roots are an American hip-hop band from Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Erica Abi Wright (born February 26 1971 better known by her Stage name Erykah Badu is a Grammy -nominated American soul Dave Chappelle's Block Party (aka Block Party) is a Documentary film hosted and written by Comedian Dave Chappelle, and UK dance duo Goldtrix covered Scott's song "It's Love", re-naming it "It's Love (Trippin')" with singer Andrea Brown taking over vocal duties. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Goldtrix is a House music duo from London England consisting of producers Daniel Goldstein and Jamie " Matrix " Quinn Andrea Brown is an African American female singer from Boston Massachusetts. The song became a top ten hit in the UK, peaking at number six.
Vocal profile
Scott is a vocalist who infused jazz, R&B, spoken word, and hip hop among other genres to create a distinct style that many refer to as neo soul. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Spoken word is a form of literary Art or artistic performance in which Lyrics, Poetry, or stories are spoken rather than sung Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with This article is about the musical genre For the Yael Naim song see New Soul. Her vocal capabilities are so rich that a reviewer on Pop Matter, referring to Scott's vocal ability stated, 'Scott draws on her upper register recalling the artistry of the late "songbird" Minnie Riperton and Deniece Williams'. Minnie Julia Riperton (November 8 1947 – July 12 1979 was an American singer and songwriter noted for her five-and-a-half Octave Vocal range, with her 1975 Deniece "Niecy" Williams (born June 3, 1950) is a Grammy Award -winning American Singer, Songwriter and Record [10] The same reviewer in another article stated, 'The song evokes the artistry of Minnie Riperton as Scott sings in the upper register that makes its only appearances on Who is Jill Scott? on the teasing "I Think It's Better" and "Show Me". [11] Scott has "a very rare facility to hit notes in the sixth and seventh octave, as displayed on songs such as 'Gimme' where she hits a D6 with full vibrato, and on 'Spring Summer Feeling' where she hits a C7 in the background". [12]
Film and television
On advice of her good friend, director Ozzie Jones, she began pursuing a career in acting in 2000. [13] She joined a fellowship at a theater company in Philadelphia. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə For two years, she took small, menial, jobs in exchange for acting lessons.
In 2004, Scott expanded her resume by appearing in several episodes of season four of UPN's "Girlfriends", playing Donna, a love interest to main character, William Dent. Girlfriends is a popular American sitcom that premiered on September 11, 2000 on She also appeared in the Showtime movie Cavedwellers, starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick,[14] She stars as Precious Ramotswe in The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, a 13-episode television series co-funded by HBO and the BBC. Showtime is a subscription television Brand used by a number of channels and platforms around the world but primarily refers to a group of channels in the United Kevin Norwood Bacon (born July 8 1958 is a Golden Globe - and Screen Actors Guild Award -nominated American Film and Theater Kyra Minturn Sedgwick (born August 19 1965 is an Emmy -nominated and Golden Globe Award -winning American actress. Precious Ramotswe is the fictional protagonist in The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series of novels by Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency is a television drama series co-produced by the BBC and HBO, and based on the novels of the same name [15]
In 2007, Scott appeared in Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton) and in Tyler Perry's movie, Why Did I Get Married?. Hounddog is a film written directed and produced by Deborah Kampmeier and starring Dakota Fanning. Willie Mae ("Big Mama" Thornton ( December 11, 1926 &ndash July 25, 1984) was an American Texas blues, Tyler Perry (born September 13, 1969,is an American Playwright, Screenwriter, Actor and Director and Producer Why Did I Get Married? is a 2007 comedy - drama Film adaptation written produced directed and starring Tyler Perry
Charity work and advocacy
Scott has established the Blues Babe Foundation, a program founded to help young minority students pay for university expenses. Jill Scott (born April 4 1972) is an American soul and R&B Singer-songwriter, Poet, and actress A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects The Blues Babe Foundation offers financial assistance to students between the ages of sixteen to twenty-one, and targets students residing in Philadelphia, Camden, and the greater Delaware Valley. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The City of Camden is the County seat of Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States. The Delaware Valley is a term used widely to refer to the metropolitan area centered on the city of Philadelphia in the United States. Scott donated USD$100,000 to help start the foundation. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The foundation was named after Scott's grandmother, known as "Blue Babe" because of the bluish tint in her brown complexion.
On the foundation's website, it defines its mission statement as one where it "seeks to provide financial support and mentoring for those students who have shown the aptitude and commitment to their education, but whose families may not have the resources to ensure completion of their undergraduate degrees". [16]
In the spring of 2003, the Blues Babe Foundation made a donation of more than $60,000 to the graduating class of the Creative Arts School in Camden, New Jersey. The arts is a broad subdivision of Culture, composed of many expressive disciplines. A school (from Greek σχολεῖον - scholeion) is an Institution designed to allow and encourage Students (or "pupils" The City of Camden is the County seat of Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Any student who maintained a 3. 2 GPA received a yearly stipend for the next three years that was put toward his or her college education. In Education, a grade (or mark is a teacher's standardized Evaluation of a Student 's work
At the Essence Music Festival in July 2006, Scott spoke out about how women of color are portrayed in the lyrics of rap songs, and in rap music videos. Scott criticized the content for being "dirty, inappropriate, inadequate, unhealthy, and polluted" and urged the listening audience to "demand more". [17]
On Sunday 23rd March 2008 Jill Scott appeared in the BBC Drama "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency", directed by Anthony Minghella, a television adaptation from the novel by Alexander McCall Smith.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | US | US R&B | UK | RIAA certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 | 17 | 2 | 69 | 2x Platinum |
| 2001 | Experience: Jill Scott 826+ | 38 | 7 | — | Gold |
| 2004 | Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 | 3 | 1 | 27 | Gold |
| 2007 | Collaborations | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 | 4 | 2 | — | Gold (551,564 copies)[18] |
Singles
| Year | Song | U.S | U.S R&B | Hot Adult R&B | UK | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Gettin' In the Way" | 115[19] | 28 | — | 30 | Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom. Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol 1 is the debut Album by Jill Scott. Experience Jill Scott 826+ is a live Double album by soul vocalist Jill Scott. Beautifully Human Words and Sounds Vol 2 is the second Studio album (third overall from American R&B / soul singer Jill Collaborations is as the title implies an album of collaborations between Jill Scott and other artists The Real Thing Words and Sounds Vol 3 is the third Studio album by critically acclaimed American R&B / soul singer Jill Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. The Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart (formerly known as Adult Contemporary Singles, Easy Listening, and only Adult Contemporary) lists the most popular The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC on behalf of the British record industry 1 |
| 2001 | "A Long Walk" | 43 | 9 | — | 54 | |
| "The Way" | 60 | 15 | — | — | ||
| "Shining Through" (Fredro Starr featuring Jill Scott) | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002 | "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)" | 125[20] | 46 | — | — | |
| "Gimme" | — | 107 [21] | — | — | ||
| 2004 | "Golden" | 110[22] | 31 | — | 59 | |
| 2005 | "Whatever" | 112[23] | 34 | — | — | |
| "Cross My Mind" | — | 38 | 6 | — | ||
| "The Fact Is (I Need You)" | — | 63 | 19 | — | ||
| 2006 | "Daydreamin'" (Lupe Fiasco featuring Jill Scott) | — | 83 | — | 25 | |
| 2007 | "Hate on Me" | 107 | 24 | 9 | —1 | The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. " Daydreamin' " is the Grammy Award –winning third single taken from Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor album Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16 1982 better known by his Stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Grammy -winning American rapper. Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, commonly referred to as Food & Liquor, is the Grammy Award winning debut album of American Rapper Collaborations is as the title implies an album of collaborations between Jill Scott and other artists 3 |
| "My Love" | — | 42 | 11 | — | ||
| 2008 | "Whenever You're Around" (featuring George Duke) | — | 89 | — | — |
1 notes that "Hate On Me" failed to chart in the official UK Singles Chart, but reached #16 on the Official UK R&B chart
Awards and nominations
Grammy award history
| Category | Genre | Song | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Urban/Alternative Performance | R&B | "Daydreamin'" (Lupe Fiasco featuring Jill Scott) | 2008 | Won |
| Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | R&B | "Hate On Me" | 2008 | Nominated |
| Best R&B Album | R&B | The Real Thing: Words & Sounds Vol. George Duke (born 12 January, 1946 in San Rafael California) is a piano and Synthesizer pioneer and singer 3 | 2008 | Nominated |
| Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance | R&B | "God Bless The Child" (George Benson & Al Jarreau featuring Jill Scott) | 2007 | Won |
| Best R&B Album | R&B | Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds Vol. 2 | 2005 | Nominated |
| Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | R&B | "Whatever" | 2005 | Nominated |
| Best Urban/Alternative Performance | R&B | "Cross My Mind" | 2005 | Won |
| Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | R&B | "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat) (Movement I, II, III)" | 2003 | Nominated |
| Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | R&B | "A Long Walk" | 2002 | Nominated |
| Best New Artist | General | n/a | 2001 | Nominated |
| Best R&B Female Vocal Performance | R&B | "Gettin' In the Way" | 2001 | Nominated |
| Best R&B Album | R&B | Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 | 2001 | Nominated |
Award history
- BET Awards
- 2008, Best Actress [Nominated]
- 2008, Betj Award [Nominated]
- 2005, Best Female R&B Artist[Nominated]
- 2001, Best Female R&B Artist [Nominated]
- 2001, Best New Artist [Nominated]
- Image Awards
- 2008, Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture: Why Did I Get Married [Nominated]
- 2008, Outstanding Female Artist: The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 [Nominated]
- 2005, Outstanding Music Video: "Golden" [Nominated]
- 2005, Outstanding Song: "Golden" [Nominated]
- 2005, Outstanding Female Artist: Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 [Nominated]
- 2002, Outstanding Duo or Group: "Kingdom Come Theme Song" [Nominated] w/ Kirk Franklin
- 2002, Outstanding Album: Jill Scott-The Experience [Nominated]
- 2002, Outstanding Song: "He Loves Me" [Nominated]
- 2002, Outstanding Female Artist: Jill Scott- The Experience [Nominated]
- 2001, Outstanding New Artist: Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate Black Americans and other minorities in music acting sports and The NAACP Image Awards is an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding People of color Why Did I Get Married? is a 2007 comedy - drama Film adaptation written produced directed and starring Tyler Perry The Real Thing Words and Sounds Vol 3 is the third Studio album by critically acclaimed American R&B / soul singer Jill Beautifully Human Words and Sounds Vol 2 is the second Studio album (third overall from American R&B / soul singer Jill 1 [Nominated]
- 2001, Outstanding Song: "Gettin' In the Way" [Nominated]
- 2001, Outstanding Female Artist: Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 [Nominated]
- 2001, Outstanding Album: [[Who is Jill Scott? Words nnd Sounds Vol. 1 [Nominated]
- Lady of Soul Awards
- 2005, Best R&B/Soul Album, Solo: Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 [Nominated]
- 2001, Best R&B/Soul Single, Solo: "A Long Walk" (Winner)
- 2001, Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist: "A Long Walk" (Winner)
- 2001, Best R&B/Soul Album, Solo: Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. Beautifully Human Words and Sounds Vol 2 is the second Studio album (third overall from American R&B / soul singer Jill 1 (Winner)
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2001, Best R&B Video: "Gettin' In the Way" [Nominated]
- Soul Train Awards
- 2005, Best R&B/Soul Female Single: "Golden" [Nominated]
- 2005, Best R&B/Soul Female Album: Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 [Nominated]
- 2001, Best R&B/Soul Female Single: "Gettin' In the Way" [Nominated]
- 2001, Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist: "Gettin' In the Way" (Nominated)
- 2001, Best R&B/Soul Female Album: Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. The MTV Video Music Awards were established in the end of the summer of 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top Music videos of the year The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show aired in national Television syndication that honors the best in Black Music and Entertainment Beautifully Human Words and Sounds Vol 2 is the second Studio album (third overall from American R&B / soul singer Jill 1 [Winner]
- Vibe Awards
- 2004, R&B Voice of the Year [Nominated]
References
- ^ Jill Scott: SINGER KEEPS IT REAL WITH SOULFUL, DOWN-HOME SOUND - Interview. Vibe is a Magazine, launched 1993 by founder Quincy Jones and funded by Time Inc Jet (August 20, 2001).
- ^ Touré (April 26, 2001). Soul Sister Number One. Rolling Stone.
- ^ Karu F. Daniels (June 15,2007). Jill Scott: Divorce Neo-Soul Style. AOL Black Voices Blog.
- ^ Jill Scott: Who Is Jill Scott? -Ink Blot Magazine
- ^ Who is Jill Scott? Now she's a poet too. NPR (April 27, 2005).
- ^ Cohen, Jonathan (December 26, 2006). Hidden Beach Rounds Up Jill Scott's 'Collaborations'.
- ^ Jill Scott. Hidden Beach Recordings.
- ^ Jill Scott And Friends Team Up On Collaborations
- ^ The Hidden Beach Family Reunion -> Download Manager -> Jill Scott -> Jill Scott's "The Real Thing" Sampler
- ^ Jill Scott: Experience: Jill Scott 826+ - PopMatters Music Review
- ^ Neal, Mark Anthony. The Isley Brothers Featuring Ronald Isley aka Mr. Biggs: 'Eternal' (DreamWorks). Pop Matters.
- ^ Book Jill Scott. 1-800-4ENTERTAINMENT. Retrieved on 2007-01-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire.
- ^ Jill Scott on Acting, Singing, and Divorce. Retrieved October 15, 2007. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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- ^ "Detective Agency to be serialised", BBC news, 2008-03-11. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Retrieved on 2008-03-11. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty
- ^ Blues Babe Foundation
- ^ BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Singer attacks 'degrading' images
- ^ UKMIX - Forums - View topic - US Billboard Charts (12/04/2008)
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
- ^ Top Music Charts - Hot 100 - Billboard 200 - Music Genre Sales
Movies 2007 Film "Why Did I Get Married"
External links
- Official Jill Scott website
- Jill Scott on Myspace
- Blues Babe Foundation website
- Harris, Isoul (2004). "Beatifically Human" www. alternet. org (accessed August 7, 2006)
- 'Hate On Me' on Soundfires.com
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