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Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2

Jill Scott · 2004

67 min · 16 tracks · R&B · soul

A lush tapestry of soulful melodies and spoken word, exploring love, identity, and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • introspective and reflective moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • emotional storytelling journeys
  • gentle, soothing background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2' is Jill Scott's sophomore album following her acclaimed debut, 'Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1.' At this point in her career, she had solidified her place in the neo-soul movement, showcasing both her vocal prowess and poetic lyricism while expanding her artistic vision.
Stylistic neighbors
Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· India.Arie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Warm Up 1:19
  • 2 I'm Not Afraid 3:25
  • 3 Golden 3:51
  • 4 The Fact Is (I Need You) 4:37
  • 5 Spring Summer Feeling 4:49
  • 6 Cross My Mind 4:44
  • 7 Bedda at Home 4:22
  • 8 Talk to Me 4:44
  • 9 Family Reunion 5:12
  • 10 Can't Explain (42nd Street Happenstance) 4:39
  • 11 Whatever 4:26
  • 12 Not Like Crazy 3:57
  • 13 Nothing (interlude) 1:31
  • 14 Rasool 3:05
  • 15 My Petition 4:11
  • 16 I Keep / Still Here 8:45

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