Artist:Jill Scott
Song:Try/Love Rain
Album:Who Is Jill Scott?:Words & Sounds Vol. 1
Jill Scott is one of the most talented of what is known as the Philly Neo Soul movement. It's new R & B with old school grooves and jazz influences. Jill started as a poet but was discovered by Roots drummer Amir Thompson and appeared on their 1999 hit You Got Me. Steve McKeever signed her for his new Hidden Beach label and Jill had immediate chart success with this 2000 debut album Who Is Jill Scott?. Jeff (DJ Jazzy Jeff) Townes is the main producer on the album. Of course Jill co-writes a lot of her own material. Try is actually a bonus track. You have to go through a bunch of blank tracks to the end of the CD. It was co-written with keyboardist James Poyser. It's followed by a hidden version of Love Rain featuring rapper Mos Def. That was co-written with drummer Vidal Davis. Both Poyser & Davis are major players in the Philly Neo Soul scene. Jill Scott continues to record with these guys and she's really improved as a performer as she gets more experience. She is a major talent and should be on your required listening schedule.
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