Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2
Jill Scott · 2004
67 min · 16 tracks · rhythm and blues
An uplifting blend of soulful melodies and spoken word that captures the essence of love, empowerment, and personal growth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Golden — This track stands out for its upbeat celebration of self-worth and positivity, showcasing Scott's powerful vocal delivery alongside an infectious groove.
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I'm Not Afraid Start here — The song combines a soulful melody with introspective lyrics about overcoming fear, serving as both a personal anthem and a rallying cry for listeners.
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Talk to Me — With its smooth instrumentation and conversational lyrics, this track captures the essence of intimacy and connection, making it a quintessential example of Scott's artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends spoken word and soulful melodies effectively, showcasing Jill Scott's unique style.
What we noticed
- Many tracks incorporate live instrumentation, creating a rich, organic sound that complements Scott's vocal delivery.
- The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — It solidified her reputation in neo-soul after a successful debut.
- Career context
- By the time Jill Scott released Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 in 2004, she had established herself as a major voice in neo-soul with her Grammy-winning debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1. This sophomore effort further solidified her artistic identity, showcasing her evolution as a songwriter and performer while maintaining the rich, textured sound that characterized her earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· India.Arie
Tracklist
- 1 Warm Up 1:19
- 2 I'm Not Afraid Start here 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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