Jill Scott
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Jill Scott is a Neo-Soul, Rhythm and Blues singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her soulful music and and blend of poetry have won her many fans all over the world.
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About
Jill Scott was born on April 4, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Raised by her mother and grandmother in the ghetto, Scott was a smart child. At 8 months she learned how to talk and at the age of 4 years old she started to read. She had an abusive childhood by her stepfather, which is the reason why Scott and her mother moved in with her grandmother. She and her grandmother were very close, Scott slept beside her grandmother until the age of 18 years old. Scott attended college at Temple University studying secondary education.
Scott had a unique teaching method. She would teach her students to incorperate singing to help them in their memorization. She received a lot of negative comments and later on quit. A friend of hers let Scott join a local theater troop. Scott got a spot on Rent. Scott became friends with DJ Jazzy Jeff. In 1999, she wrote a number of songs in just three days. Scott wriote "You Got Me" and was performed by Erykah Badu and The Roots. It earned a Grammy for Best Rap Performance (Duo or Group). Jeff made copies of her demos, she was later on signed in with Hidden Beach label. Scott also worked with Will Smith and Common for the soundtrack of Down to Earth, Wild, Wild West and In Too Deep.
In 2000, Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. I was released. The album was a certified platinum. In 2001, Scott received an Aretha Franklin Award as "Entertainer of the Year" at the Lady of Soul Awards. She wrote a songe for her husband Lyzel Williams entitled, "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)."
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best R&B Album for Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 |
| 2001 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best R&B Female Vocal Performance "Gettin' In the Way" |
| 2002 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best R&B Female Vocal Performance "A Long Walk" |
| 2003 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance "He Still Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat) (Movement I, II, III)" |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 | Certified 2x Platinum in U.S. |
| 2001 | Experience: Jill Scott | Certified Gold in U.S. |
| 2004 | Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 | Certified Gold in U.S. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | The Billboard Hot 100 | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Gettin In The Way | 28 | Who Is Jill Scott? Words And Sounds Vol. 1 | ||
| 2001 | A Long Walk | 9 | 43 | Who Is Jill Scott? Words And Sounds Vol. 1 | |
| 2001 | The Way | 15 | 60 | Who Is Jill Scott? Words And Sounds Vol. 1 | |
| 2002 | He Loves Me | 47 | 19 | Experience: Jill Scott 826+ | |
| 2004 | Golden | 31 | Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2 | ||
| 2005 | Cross My Mind | 38 | Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2 | ||
| 2005 | Whatever | 34 | 3 | Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2 | |
| 2006 | The Fact Is (I Need You) | 63 | Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2 |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for this artist.
Announcements
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
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| 2000 | Gettin In The Way | Sony International | Who Is Jill Scott? Words And Sounds Vol. 1 |
| 2001 | A Long Walk | Sony | Who Is Jill Scott? Words And Sounds Vol. 1 |
| 2004 | Golden | Sony International | Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2 |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- She donated USD$100,000 to the Blues Babe Foundation.
- She appeared in the Showtime movie Cavedwellers, starring Keven Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Soul | R&B
