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Jill Scott

Jill Scott
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Interviews & Profiles

Jill Scott's latest album is called The Light of the Sun.

June 18, 2011 The singer-actress says her two pursuits aren't so different: Both require getting into character.

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September 25, 2007 The soul singer's new album has already been called "one big driveway moment."

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November 7, 2007 The singer's new album is a whispered piece of work and the most purely pop record of her career.

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September 25, 2007 The soul singer's new album has already been called "one big driveway moment."

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April 27, 2005 Grammy-nominated R&B singer Jill Scott shares her personal collection of poems in a new book.

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June 14, 2011 The list of our 25 favorite albums of the year so far includes Jill Scott and more artists F-J.

Jill Scott's new album, The Light of the Sun, comes out June 21.

June 12, 2011 She never really had a frivolous phase, but Scott sounds especially composed on her new album.

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Who Is Jill Scott? Words, Sounds Vol. 1

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  • Album: Who Is Jill Scott? Words, Sounds Vol. 1
  • Artist: Jill Scott
  • Label: Sony
  • Released: 2000
 

Beautifully Human: Words, Sounds Vol. 2

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  • Album: Beautifully Human: Words, Sounds Vol. 2
  • Artist: Jill Scott
  • Label: Sony
  • Released: 2004
 

The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3

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  • Album: The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3
  • Artist: Jill Scott
 

James Blake

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  • Album: James Blake
  • Artist: James Blake
  • Label: Republic
  • Released: 2011
 

Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3

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  • Album: Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3
  • Artist: Jill Scott
  • Label: Hidden Beach
  • Released: 2007