Jill Scott - Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1
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Free Music Review: Give Her the Grammy Now!!! Best New Artist
Hit: 5 Stars
"Who Is Jill Scott?" The answer should be "the name in the envelope at next year's Grammy Awards when they announce Best New artist." Jill Scott's debut album is hands down the dopest album to come along, not only this year but perhaps this decade! This sistah from Philly keeps it real. Her lyrics are intelligent -- a love affair turning sour in "Love Rain" is described as follows -- "The rain was falling and I couldn't see the seasons changing, the earth slipping off its axis, my beautiful melody became wildly staccato" -- Damn!! Her delivery is passionate -- check the interlude "I Think Its Better That I Tell You Now" and the song "He Loves Me(Lyzel in E Flat)" -- Her skill as a songwriter, obviously aided by her years as a poet, is imaginative and clever: check the way she describes to her girlfriend looking forward to her multi-orgasmic evening -- "We gonna have to connect some other time, as much as I like to shake my thing on the dance floor. I've got some other nasty freaky things on my mind, tonight I'm gonna reach the high score." Or something like that. The entire album is just incredible. Kudos also to the expert production from DJ Jazzy Jeff (yes DJ Jazzy Jeff -- Will Smith's homie)and Vidal Davis, Andre Harris and the rest of the A Touch of Jazz productions crew. They should get a Grammy as well for producing an incredible album. This album transcends color and categories. Whether you are Black, White, Yellow or Brown . . .whether you like hip hop or country. If you are a fan of good music please pick up this CD. Put it next to your Lauryn Hill album and your Stevie Wonder "Songs in the Key of Life". It will fit in perfectly!Free Music Review: Loving Classical Soul Jill Scott
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is like a Classical Soul Record. It is timeless. She is so real that she defines the 'Neo-Soul' movement/genre. This album is so deep that it takes you time and effort to truly understand and appreciate the album's beauty. Jill Scott for anyone who doesn't know is a touch of Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu with the confidence of Aretha Franklin and the vulnerability of Nina Simone. Except she doesn't just sing, she reads her poetry -sounding like rapping, except it's got this calm soothing tone. Her song are very unique and quite different to each other. The entire album gives me a sense of spirit, soul, and reality. It takes me to a different place, and I can just hit play and let it roll. I think this is due to the album not being overly produced like most R&B albums which leaves you feeling empty. This album is jam-packed with SOUL!
There is also a use of variety of instruments. I can still remember how suprised I was when I heard trumpets in "A Long Walk". Each song tells a personal story.
"Jilltro" sets the tone, and you can see why this girl deserves a Grammy! "Exclusively", "A Long Walk", "He Loves Me", "The Way" are excellent songs that deal with love. But my absolutely favorite jam is "Love, Rain" -a piece of brilliance. Jill Scott not only co-wrote and co-produced the album. She wrote most of the lyrics herself, proving how song-writers are really poets.
This album always gets me onto a high positive buzz, and I recommend it to anyone who wants a taste of 'Neo-Soul'. For a darker retrospect album try Sarah McLachlan's "Surfacing" or Lauryn Hill's "Miseducation", but for a positive jam get this one!
Free Music Review: C.D IN CONCERT-I KNOW WHO MISS JILL IS
Hit: 5 Stars
On March 23, 2001 at the Tower Theatre in Philly Pa I had the devine pleasure of seeing Miss Jilly Jill. It was the most pleasurable audio and visual experience I've had since Miss Badu. Besides the various colorful stars as a backdrop, Miss Scott's vocals were "divamatic" to say the least. If vocal capacity described "Divas" then she is a diva in the making. Miss Scott "brung it". As compared to her cd some of the musical arrangements were different in concert than on the c.d, however they change was refreshing. Some songs had a touch of Jazz, or a Reggae feel. There were a few songs that when you heard the intro you wondered, now what is this, then your brain and hears connected and said, AAh yea that's my sh?t. The band Fatback Taffy and backup singers were grand. The acoustics were crystal clear and the band did not drown out the artist (take note Musiq Soulchild). Yes, Miss Jill was not playing. Then just when you thought it was over, she strikes back with a poem, The Thickness. The poem was about a young sister whose body matured faster then her mind. It was on time. Jill broke it down and dropped some knowledge during and between several songs. I could tell by the look on some folks faces that they felt as if it was neither the place nor the time. But I say get it while you can. Then she sang my song, HE LOVES ME,LYZEL IN "E" FLAT. It was like an operatic experience. Miss Jill belted out that song, then with an operatic stance, hands clasped, she and her girls chorused, AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH. Next time Miss Jill, Sting will be opening for you. Big ups to Kendrid, Jill's opening act. So if you didn't see the concert get the C.D. PeeeeceFree Music Review: Jill, We Know Who You Are Now
Hit: 5 Stars
Jill Scott is the embodiment of strength, irrevocable talent and artistry. She is a self-described poet, and this is what makes her music so consummate and authentic. I did not buy the album until I saw her in concert, and that alone should speak for itself. If it doesn't, let me explain. Jill Scott is one of the most powerful voices I've ever heard, and seeing her live is a special treat, to say the very least. Her voice is pure, but when she sings, you can feel her strength, emotion and tone reverberate throughout the arena. Absolutely infectious. Her band, FatBackTaffy, is masterful, both as individual instrumentalists and together. Excellence. And so I bought the cd. What do I think? Well, I think if you like a booming voice that finds its stride in power notes, yet knows when to become hushed, soft and sweet, buy it. If you like a voice that knows how to playfully flow on jazzy riffs, buy it. If you like a voice that knows how to capture all the subtle nuances of the music, buy it. If you like a voice that displays attitude and funk, buy it. If you like for candid words to be minced with complimentary musical arrangement, buy it. If you like music that contains a great amount of meaning, passion and soul, off to the music store with you. "Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Volume 1" is a masterpiece of beautiful singing and passionate thought. The arrangement of the songs is intelligent and each flows fluidly into the next. There are no songs to skip over. This is one of few cds to be heard from beginning to end. With that said, if you are wondering "Who Is Jill Scott?" you will soon have your answer. All you have to do is listen.
Free Music Review: I want Vol. 2 right now!
Hit: 5 Stars
How to say this in 1000 words or less that Jill Scott has created one of the most soulful, R&B, poet/vocal albums of the year 2000? Earthy and outspoken in some lyrics, raw and beautifully lyrical in others, this is an unusual piece of musical artistry. Plenty of poetry and occasional forays into rapping, people who are fans of Prince's provocative love songs, Lauryn Hill's insightful reminiscence of summers and relationships past, Badu's emotive jazz tinged self exploration, WILL LOVE THIS CD. It should be noted that while I use those artists as examples it doesn't do this CD justice, in that Ms. Scott's talents are, most definitely, unique. This CD touchs on so many different aspects of what makes a good to great R&B/Soul album. From the sweet, chorus driven "Do You Remember" which is a straight R&B slow jam quietly taking to task those who forget where they've come from and who their friends are, to "A Long Walk" a track destined to become a joyous classic to being blissfully, poetically in love. A great deal of this album is driven by exploring the different aspects of love: platonic, passionate, obsessive, fantastic, bemusing love. Most of all, what everyone who likes good music will love, is the unflinching dedication this CD has to telling a story in each song and having wonderful musical bridges that carry the listener along. Well worth the money for 18 tracks of music that I find myself singing for what is now 2 ½ weeks straight. Buy it. Buy it now, for you and your friends. Support the good to great artists like Ms. Jill Scott, they give us the gift of wonderful music and the least we can do is pay them for it.