Jill Scott Returns After Decade
Jill Scott has released her first album in over a decade, titled "To Whom This May Concern." The R&B legend's long-awaited return comes after a 10-year hiatus from recording. The album marks a significant comeback for one of neo-soul's most acclaimed voices.
- The album features a wide range of collaborators, including rappers JID, Tierra Whack, Ab-Soul, and Too $hort, with production from heavyweights like DJ Premier and Adam Blackstone. - Her previous two studio albums, "Woman" (2015) and "The Light of the Sun" (2011), both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. - During her time away from recording, Scott was active in film and television, starring in the BET series "First Wives Club" and making guest appearances on shows like "Abbott Elementary." - The three-time Grammy winner also spent the hiatus touring in celebration of the 20th anniversary of her debut album, "Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1." - Scott has described the break as a conscious slowdown, allowing her to focus on her family, including grieving her father, caring for her mother, and raising her son. - The new album blends her signature soul sound with elements of jazz, house, and hip-hop, with one track, "Right Here Right Now," paying homage to house and DJ culture. - She has already announced live performances to support the new record, including shows in New York and an appearance at the HBCU Aware Fest in Atlanta.
