Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds, Vol. 2
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Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds, Vol. 2 is the third studio album by the jazz singer Jill Scott. The album was certified Gold in U.S and no.27 on the U.K. Chart.
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About
Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds, Vol. 2 was released on August 31, 2004 under A Touch Of Jazz, Inc. The album peaked no.3 on the U.S. Chart and no.1 on the U.S. R&B chart. The first single in the album "Golden" which is all about living life to the fullest reached no.59 on the U.K. singles. The second single is "Whatever" that reached no.34 on the U.S R&B chart. "Cross My Mind" hit no.38 on the U.S. R&B chart. She also won her first Grammy Award for Best Urban Performance for the song "Cross My Mind".
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warm Up | 1:19 |
| 2 | I'm Not Afraid | 3:25 |
| 3 | Golden | 3:51 |
| 4 | The Fact Is (I Need You) | 4:37 |
| 5 | Spring Summer Feeling | 4:49 |
| 6 | Cross My Mind | 4:44 |
| 7 | Bedda at Home | 4:22 |
| 8 | Talk to Me | 4:44 |
| 9 | Family Reunion | 5:12 |
| 10 | Can't Explain (42nd Street Happenstance) | 4:39 |
| 11 | Whatever | 4:26 |
| 12 | Not Like Crazy | 3:57 |
| 13 | Nothing (Interlude) | 1:31 |
| 14 | Rasool | 3:05 |
| 15 | My Petition | 4:11 |
| 16 | I Keep/Still Here | 8:45 |
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Grammy Award | Best Urban/Alternative Performance "Cross My Mind" |
| 2005 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance "Whatever" |
| 2005 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best R&B Album Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds Vol. 2 |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 | Certified Gold in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Dance Music/Club Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Golden | 31 | |
| 2005 | Cross My Mind | 38 | |
| 2005 | Whatever | 34 | 3 |
| 2006 | The Fact Is (I Need You) | 63 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Jill Scott Primary Artist, Vocals, Background Vocals, Foot Stomping, Rub
Pino Palladino Bass
Raphael Saadiq Guitar
Stephen Walker Trombone
Rick Trolsen Trombone
Steve Suter Trombone
Jeff Bradshaw Trombone
Clyde Kerr Trumpet Electric Bass, Drums, Orchestra Bells
George "Spanky" McCurdy Conga, Drums
Johnnie "Smurf" Smith Keyboards
Christopher Farr Saxophone
Darryl Reeves Saxophone
Carvin "Ransum" Haggins Voices
Andre Dandridge Voices
Adam Blackstone Acoustic Bass
Jason Boyd Background Vocals
Frank Romano Guitar
James Weber Trumpet
Ruscola Voices
Irving Allen Lee Voices
Heavyn Voices
Samir Zarif Saxophone
Technical Credits
James Poyser Programming, Producer
Raphael Saadiq Producer
Kelvin Wooten Producer, drum programming
Andre Harris Producer, Instrumentation
Vidal Davis Producer, Instrumentation
Ivan "Orthodox" Barias Producer, Instrumentation
Carvin "Ransum" Haggins Producer
Pete Kuzma Producer, Engineer, Instrumentation
Jeff Chestek Engineer
Gordon Goss Engineer
Gerry "The Gov" Brown Engineer
Ryan Moys Engineer
Vincent Dilorenzo Engineer
John Tanksley Engineer
Steve McKeever Liner Notes, Executive Producer
Jill Scott Executive Producer, Sound Effects
Nicholas Payton Horn Arrangements
Larry Gold String Arrangements
Kenny J. Gravillis Art Direction
Charles Whitfield Administration
Jill Piano Administration
Byron Phillips Marketing
Jason Boyd Vocal Arrangements
Robert Frost Producer, Instrumentation
John Hanes Digital Editing
Anthony Bell Producer, Instrumentation
Keith Pelzer Producer, Engineer, Instrumentation
Darren "Limitless" Henson Producer, Engineer, Instrumentation
Omari Shabazz Producer, Engineer, Instrumentation
Frank Sutton Engineer
Jeff Townes Ex'ecutive Producer
Lyzel Williams Executive Producer, Art Direction
Herb Power Mastering
Karen Taylor Publicity
Trivia
- The album is the follow-up or continuation of Who Is Jill Scott? Words And Sounds Vol. 1.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Song Meanings
The Fact Is (I Need You)
- The song is all about Black people that they should be together and be united so that they could raise their children by not being black people.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | R&B | Pop
