About Jill Scott

Jill Scott

Born in Philadelphia, Jill Scott is an American singer, songwriter, actress and poet. Her musical career has mostly been based on soul and R&B music. Scott began her career by showing her talents in poetry as a spoken word artist and was later spotted by a renowned American DJ, music journalist, drummer and record producer, Questlove. Also known as Brother Question, this DJ invited Scott to his studio and there she showcased her songwriting talents that won the song, You Got Me a Grammy Award. She introduced herself as a singer by singing this song as the original singer. From here, her musical career began and she embarked on a tour to Canada.

In 2000, Jill Scott released her first album being the first recording artist to sign with the company, Hidden Beach Recordings. This album was titled Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1. This album won her not only a large amount of fame but also chart success and a Grammy nomination. In 2001, she released a live album, Experience: Jill Scott 826+ and in 200, she released her second full length album, Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2. Along with her musical career, Scott continues to write poetry and entered the world of film in 2007, the year when she got her second Grammy Award.

Jill Scott has released 4 studio albums, made numerous film and television appearances and enjoyed many successful tours. She married twice and divorced thus having an unsuccessful personal life but with three Grammy Awards and outstanding performances to her name, she has definitely had a great musical career.



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  • Jill Scott Assists Pharoahe Monch In "Still Standing" Video; Nominated For NAACP Image Award - allhiphop.com

    (AllHipHop News)Grammy-winning singer Jill Scott has joined up with rapper Pharoahe Monch in the new video for his single "Still Standing" off last year's Duck Down release, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades). The Terence Nance-directed clip ...

  • All hands on deck for hire company - The Star

    Scott Barton and Jill Phillips, the couple behind city firm Yellow Bus Events, set up the venture after finding themselves unable to hire the folding summer seats for a Northampton beach party they were organising. "So, we decided to buy 100 and hire ...

  • Pharoahe Monch ft. Jill Scott: Still Standing (Music Video) - Baller Status

    Pharoahe Monch dropped his third studio album, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades), nearly a year ago ... but, has just released a brand new music video for the album's Jill Scott-assisted cut, "Still Standing." In the Terence Nance-directed clip, Monch ...

  • UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS Presented By Target Celebrates The Power of Education - FOX Carolina

    Performances and Appearances by Patti LaBelle, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Ledisi, Marsha Ambrosius, Estelle, Miguel, Musiq Soulchild, Tatyana Ali, Pooch Hall, Jill Marie Jones, Brian White, Terrence J, David Banner and Many More!

  • The Help, Grey's Anatomy Lead Image Award Nominations - omg! on Yahoo!

    Grey's Anatomy and The Game snagged six nominations each, while Beyonc and Jill Scott each received four nominations in the music categories. The NAACP's Image Awards, which honor diversity in the arts, will be presented Friday, Feb. 17 at 8/7c on NBC.

  • Audio Addiction: Mower Frontman In New Group, Song Available For Free Download. - Top40-Charts

    Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Patti Labelle, Kem, Ledisi, Kenny G, Doug E. Fresh, Kevin Eubanks, Ramsey Lewis And Nicole Henry Headline The Lucky 7th Annual "Jazz In The Gardens" Music Festival San Diego, CA (Top40 Charts/ Audio Addiction Official Website ...


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