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January 9, 2009

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Amazon.com's Best of 2000
Jill Scott's debut, Who Is Jill Scott?, is a luscious portrait of the artist as a grown woman. In R&B, black femininity has often been reduced to two dimensions: sex and materialism. But Scott lives in 3-D, and it shows in her voluptuous songwriting. She combines a beautiful voice with an extreme generosity of spirit, making her music a dreamy, soulful delight. Lizz Mendez Berry

Amazon.com
Jill Scott is the singer-songwriter who wrote the unforgettable hook on the Roots' "You Got Me." Jill Scott is a better singer than the garble-mouthed Erykah Badu, who mangled those lines (albeit prettily) on the Roots' single. If Scott had sung them (which she does, and marvelously so, on the group's live album, The Roots Come Alive), we would have known what the hell the words were. Thankfully, Jill Scott has put out her own album, which exceeds all hook-derived expectations. She is, in fact, a wonder--a magically soulful tunesmith who writes tunes like "The Way" and "Watching Me" that feel as comfortable, warm, and sexy as Al Green on a cold day. And then she rips into the songs' haunting melodies with a gorgeous honey-crisp alto that'll leave you wanting more. --Sylvia W. Chan

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5 out of 5 stars

I know who Jill Scott is? December 24, 2008
If you enjoy the sultry sounds of Floetry, Sade, Erika Badu, and other sexy poetic songs---you'll love this album by Jill Scott. After listening, you will definitely know who she is.

5 out of 5 stars

Ya betta chill December 2, 2008
Jill Scott may not be known by the mainstream now, but trust me, in about 10 or 20 years, it won't be strange to hear her name in the same company of Minnie Ripperton, Sarah Vaughan, or Billie Holiday. Hell, her name fits now. She can coo and hit the whistle register like Minnie and take you to church like Mahalia or reach operatic highs and lows like Sarah and Leontyne Price. Amazing she is. She has unbelievable range, but even better restraint (Hello, a call for Christina Aguilera, please). Her music does not fit into any particular box. She'll sing opera over hip hop beats and do spoken word over classical strings, it's all relative. The intro is even interesting (when are they ever on other albums?) and the first song Do You Remember? is an instant classic. The spoken interlude, Exclusively, is absolutlely hilarious and gives personality in spades. Most people know Jill from her debut single Gettin' In the Way, which was released in the summer of 2000. In the song, Jill confronts a woman who is all over her man and spreading lies about her around the neighborhood. Tired concept? Yes, but Jilly breathes new life into it and makes it her own. She steps up to her calmly. "Sister girl, I know you don't understand, but you gon' have to understand he's my man now." Girlfriend's not getting the hint, so Jill steps it up with, "Sugar honey girl, fly, fly away. I've been a lady up 'til now, don't know how much more I can take. Queens shouldn't swing if you know what I mean, but I'm about to take my earrings off, give me some vasoline." She had me laughing out loud with "I'm gon' take you out in the middle of the street and whoop yo' tail for all it's worth. $5.99 or something like that." GO JILL! A Long Walk is about taking a stroll with a lover and getting to know him better. They can see a play on Saturday or listen to the Roots or cry to the blues, Jill's down for whatever. She just wants to be near her man. Such a dusky, twilight vibe on this track that I can't get enough of. On the wintery sounding interlude I Think It's Better, Jill lets her current man down easy and sings the praises of her new man on her signature song, He Loves Me. This song cannot be described. All the words in the English language can't do it justice. From her man's cologne to his intelligence, everything about him makes Jill feel loved from her "hair follicles to her toe nails". Her indian cry and "raspberry" at the end of the song are cute and add even more personality. It's Love incorporates go go beats and Jill's "candied sweets" to make a track that is out of this world. The Way is a track I can listen to over and over. Jill peppers her everyday activity throughout the verses, but sings about the way her man loves her in the chorus. It's sweet, without being syrupy or schmaltzy. Honey Molassases, while a short interlude, is haunting and enveloping. Does this girl ever have a bad track? That would be a no. Honey leads into Love Rain and Jill's spoken word takes over. She speaks of a love that started out so strong and true, but she realizes that she has played the fool the entire time. He never truly loved her and "made a mockery of something so incredible, beautiful." After a short Roots interlude (did I mention she's even more amazing live), Slowly Surely seeps into your mind. You can hear the confusion and sadness in Jill's voice and lyrics. She doesn't know how to begin to heal from the vicious attack on her heart and wanders aimlessly. The last minute of the track is a highlight when Jill's wistful whisper slowly fades into the darkness. The mexican carnival sounding One Is the Magic Number should be the "life song" of every person who has ever lived. No matter who is put into or taken out of her equation, Jill is still the only number, meaning she must love and care for herself before loving anybody else. Watching Me takes a break from relationship highs and woes and takes a peek at the government. Feel like you're being watched or your phone is being tapped? Jill's been there and wrote a song about it. The song starts out funny with it's over the top paranoia, but speaks truths when touching on the police and their treatment of the everyman. Defenitely a highlight. Brotha is self explanatory. Jill gives a shout out to all her brothas and emplores them to hold on, because they are "magnificant and blessed." Black anthem at it's finest. The last track is probably the best of the entire album. Show Me is a late night ballad where Jill finds a new man, but asks him if he can be "cool with my strength" and be there for her. It's not poetic at all and is a straight forward love song. But wait, there's more. On the hidden track Try, Jill sings about overcoming life's problems and trying to reach your dreams. The background music reminds me of Ms. Pac Man or Atari, but it's good. A more chilled out remix of Love Rain with Mos Def rounds out this classic album. While Jill's other albums have gotten better and better, nothing can top this one.

5 out of 5 stars

Jill Scott's Debut October 7, 2008
I remember this album when I was 13. I love this album. It's soulful and consistent. This is an honestly erotic and animatedly sweet album, enigmatic unto question itself. Her articulation is clear and patient, toying with space and time. This album seeks to establish a multifaceted artist with real, feeling stories on paper. This album went 2x Platinum. Remember, this was 2000-2001.

5 out of 5 stars

B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!! August 12, 2008
As usual, Jill always delivers!! Each song, each melody! Her way of giving music that you can truly feel!! Gotta love her!! Gotta purchase this!! Enjoy! I still enjoy it!!

5 out of 5 stars

Another speedy delivery! June 1, 2008
I love this artist and I was so thankful to receive this CD quickly! Thank you!

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