Jill Scott
Jill Scott
Artist Information
Genres: Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul
Active: 90's, 2000's
Born: April 4, 1972
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Biography
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.
Discography
Release: February 5, 2008
Label: Hidden Beach
Release: September 25, 2007
Label: Hidden Beach, Ministry of Sound, Universal