Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1
Jill Scott · 2000
71 min · 19 tracks · R&B · soul
Soulful melodies and spoken word intertwine, creating a rich tapestry of love, identity, and self-empowerment.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on July 18, 2000, 'Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1' marked Jill Scott's debut album, establishing her as a prominent voice in neo-soul. At this time, she was transitioning from performing poetry to recording music, blending her literary roots with R&B and jazz influences.
- If you like
- R&B, soul
Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 is an album by Jill Scott, released in 2000. Soulful melodies and spoken word intertwine, creating a rich tapestry of love, identity, and self-empowerment. This album received critical acclaim, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and earning a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. It played a significant role in shaping the neo-soul movement, influencing artists like Erykah Badu and D'Angelo. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 sound like?
Soulful melodies and spoken word intertwine, creating a rich tapestry of love, identity, and self-empowerment. Rooted in R&B and soul.
What makes Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 by Jill Scott notable?
This album received critical acclaim, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and earning a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. It played a significant role in shaping the neo-soul movement, influencing artists like Erykah Badu and D'Angelo. Released on July 18, 2000, 'Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1' marked Jill Scott's debut album, establishing her as a prominent voice in neo-soul. At this time, she was transitioning from performing poetry to recording music, blending her literary roots with R&B and jazz influences.
Who is Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 for?
Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, layered, dense sonic textures and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1?
Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 has 19 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Jilltro 1:03
- 2 Do You Remember 4:43
- 3 Exclusively 2:05
- 4 Gettin’ in the Way Standout 3:56
- 5 A Long Walk Standout 4:41
- 6 I Think It’s Better 1:42
- 7 He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) Standout 4:45
- 8 It’s Love 5:54
- 9 The Way 4:15
- 10 Honey Molasses 2:41
- 11 Love Rain 4:12
- 12 The Roots (interlude) 0:57
- 13 Slowly Surely 4:35
- 14 One Is the Magic # 3:49
- 15 Watching Me 3:48
- 16 Brotha 3:27
- 17 Show Me 4:11
- 43 [silence] 0:05
- 44 Try / Love Rain (remix) 10:07
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