Jill Scott Hits No. 1 at R&B Radio
Jill Scott's single "Pressha" has officially reached No. 1 at R&B radio, marking a major milestone in her comeback and cementing her influence in contemporary soul. The achievement comes after Scott's triumphant return with the video following a decade-long hiatus from new music releases.
While "Pressha" marks a significant radio comeback for Jill Scott, her time away from the top of the music charts was filled with a successful acting career. Between her 2015 album *Woman* and her latest release, Scott appeared in several films and television shows, including a role as the villain Lady Eve in the CW series *Black Lightning* and a starring role in the TV adaptation of *First Wives Club*. She also made a guest appearance in a 2025 episode of the hit comedy series *Abbott Elementary*. The single is the second from her sixth studio album, *To Whom This May Concern*, which was released on February 13, 2026, nearly a decade after her last full-length project. The album is an independent release on her own Blues Babe label, distributed by Human Re Sources and The Orchard. *To Whom This May Concern* boasts a diverse lineup of collaborators, including rappers Ab-Soul, JID, Tierra Whack, and Too $hort. The production credits are equally notable, with contributions from the legendary DJ Premier, Adam Blackstone, and longtime collaborator Andre Harris, among others. The cinematic music video for "Pressha" features cameos from actors Tyler Lepley, Tasha Smith, and Niecy Nash-Betts. The video's narrative explores the theme of being desired in private but not publicly acknowledged, a visual interpretation of the song's lyrics about societal pressures and expectations. This isn't Scott's first time dominating the R&B airwaves. Her 2011 single "So in Love," featuring Anthony Hamilton, spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on the Urban Adult Contemporary Chart, tying a record with Maxwell's "Fortunate." Early reviews for *To Whom This May Concern* have been positive, with critics praising it as a masterful and extraordinary comeback. The album has been described as a "warm embrace" and a collection of songs that are "radiant, with gorgeous production and lyrics that find what's worthwhile and wonderful in the midst of challenging times."
