Jill Scott

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Born 4 April 1972.

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Biography

Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972), is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter, actress and poet. Since 1999, Scott has made a reputation for being a classic, thought provoking artist gained by her 2000 multi-platinum selling debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1. Their followups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 released in 2004, and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 released in 2007 both achieved gold status. She made her cinematic debut in the films Hounddog and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? in 2007. She also appeared as the lead role in the BBC/HBO series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

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  1. Record company sues singer Scott

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    R&B star Jill Scott is sued by her longtime record label, which is accusing her of...

BBC Reviews

  1. The Light of the Sun 2011

    Review of The Light of the Sun

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    A lovely, bittersweet album that celebrates the joy of life.

  2. The Real Thing: Words & Sounds Vol. 3 2007

    Review of The Real Thing: Words & Sounds Vol. 3

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

    The Queen of 'neo-soul' returns with another great album.

  3. Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2 2004

    Review of Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    A superb collection by an artist in her prime.

  4. Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Volume 1 2000

    Review of Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Volume 1

    Reviewed by David O'Donnell

    She began her career as a poet

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