Jill Scott

CTL-E-5266 · Person · musician · 1972–present

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Jill Scott (born Jill Heather Scott on April 4, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer-songwriter, poet and actress, and a central figure of neo-soul. A spoken-word performer discovered by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of the Roots, she co-wrote the Roots' Grammy-winning “You Got Me” before her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 (2000) — the first release on Hidden Beach Recordings — went multi-platinum behind the single “A Long Walk.” Beautifully Human (2004) and The Real Thing (2007) completed the Words and Sounds trilogy, and The Light of the Sun (2011) and Woman (2015) both topped the Billboard 200. She has won three Grammy Awards, including Best Urban/Alternative Performance for “Cross My Mind,” and starred as Precious Ramotswe in the HBO/BBC series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.

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• Also known as: Jill Heather Scott

Notes

Staged 2026-10-15 under CTL-GOV-006 (Next Slate C); Gate A clear; Gate B met (2 independent sources). CTL treatment: To Whom This May Concern — released February 2026, her sixth album — stands at No. 10 on CTL's Clear Ear Award album library slate (2026-10-05); named in 15 distinct CTL corpus files (20 mentions) per the 2026-10-15 corpus gap scan. Statistics carried: 3 Grammy Awards (AllMusic/Last.fm, checked 2026-10-15), including credited wins as a collaborator on the Roots' “You Got Me” and Lupe Fiasco's “Daydreamin'” (AllMusic). Photo slot: CLEARED CANDIDATE — identity care taken (the singer, not the English footballer of the same name) — see packet §Photo Slots.

Sources

• AllMusic, “Jill Scott — Biography, Discography, Albums & Expert Reviews” — https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jill-scott-mn0000845662 (primary source)
• Last.fm, “Jill Scott — age, hometown, biography” (artist wiki corroborating the discography, certifications and the 2026 album) — https://www.last.fm/music/Jill+Scott/+wiki

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