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Jill is just Phillie all the way out there. True to her poems, the girl just gives it to you straight. One of my favorites without the kids in the car.
But something about this album failed to grab me. Each album marks her growth as a singer, poet, lyricist and a person. The technique seemed lost, the lyrics - though well assembled seemed (and I hate to say it) empty. I wont go into detail about all of her albums, but I do have to say that, "Who is jill scott. It wasn't that I wanted to hear a "feel good" album. Filled with beautiful lyrics, excellent composition and powerful vocals, it's an album not to be missed, and has to be one of my all time favourites. Dumbfounded, I listened to it again, desperately searching for a favourite, (I was adamant that I'd enjoy this album as i'm such a huge fan of Jill's) I found myself sitting pretty with "Crown Royal", "the real thing" and "come see me".
Beautifully human is a close second, (I recommmend you buy "Beautifully Human" after "Who Is Jill Scott." and THEN go back to albums like "Experience: Jill Scott 826+" and "Collaborations" to really appreciate her work. 1" is undoubtedly her best effort. On "The Real Thing"This is definately a new direction for Jill, who's traded her "feel good" style of singing/writing, with a darker stronger, more independant tone. And i've often found that the more I listen to an album that i'm not sure about, the more I like it.
If this is the first you've heard of Jill Scott, I suggest you start from scratch. But after that, there wasn't much else that I enjoyed. When I picked this album up, I had expected the amazing vocal techniques of my favourite singer to be tearing up my stereo in no time. That wasn't the problem, in fact it was refreshing to hear a change in pace from Jill. When released, my expectations of "The Real Thing" were so high that all the accomplishments of this album vanished into thin air. Jill's done it again."I don't know really, maybe it's just me. words and sounds vol. I found myself sitting through around an hour of "um, that song is.ok." and "er, not bad." When i'd expected to be shouting from the rooftops, "Yes.
But my concerns don't lie there. I had heard "hate on me" previously, and quite liked it, so when I put the cd on to listen to, I found myself skipping through nearly every track to find a song that lived up to it. Amazing. But this is my fourth listen so far, and i've yet to be blown away.
I am Jill scott fan listen to whole CD love and video CD. she is the best
I'm in love with this album, and once again Jill has cast a spell on me. This album is a look inside what happens after a break up, and the simple things we all want out of love.
Something you'll find out about Jill is that she is one of those rare artists who can be sexy/sensual without being vulgar. Jill uses her whispery, baby voice and tells her "daddy" that she can be his "nasty baby" if he likes. Even the cover depicts a Jill who is ready to leave, purse on arm, if there is no chance of that love being revived. Jill puts on a new hat on the outro "Breathe". He said that he loved her. Things start off with a bang with "Let It Be", an booming intro about not allowing yourself to be put in a box musically or just in life. Jill doesn't even sound like herself, using her lower register on this piano led, Sarah/Anita Baker sounding mellow jam.
If you can handle "creamy lava" landing on Jill's skin, you'll enjoy it. After a short reprise of "Crown Royal", Jill raps again on the music tribute "Rightness". "Crown Royal", with it's sonic texture and intoxicating beat, clocks in at less than 2 minutes, but Jill is able to say more in less than 2 minutes than most say in 5. On "My Love", Jill discovers that her lover has gotten married to another woman and she feels blindsided. A couple of months before this album dropped, I lived on Jill's sampler. She has extended it live, but she should really record it. When I first heard "Come See Me" on the sampler, I knew it would be one of my favorites. She paints pictures and gets her point across without you running for the stop button.
Didn't you know this. With "Celibacy Blues", Jill "blues mama'"s about how celibacy is getting her down and she needs "new batteries almost every night." Told you it was real. "My love is deeper, tighter, sweeter, higher, flyer. She did that and much more. Jill is tired of not feeling loved in the relationship and there is nothing he can do or say to get her to stay. Short, but sweet. A sax solo brings this full circle album to an end. Where "Beautifully Human" constantly gushed about the highs of love, "The Real Thing" takes a look at when that love changes and sometimes sours.
"Epiphany" is the most explicit song on the set, but it's not graphic. "What if I was gone forever. lol. The bouncy and hopeful "Wanna Be Loved" allows her to rap a little and let everybody know that "it's bad, sometimes it's bad".
To sum it all up, Jill does it again. I remember someone once saying that sex isn't a "space shuttle take off", it's just sex. On the Purple Rain/Prince inspired "The Real Thing", Jill lets us know that she is, you guessed it, the real thing. Even though Jilly needs her loving like we all do, she also wants to be loved for who she is as a person. Her old guy just isn't cutting it and she feels "cold as ice around you, cause I'm lonely whenever you're around". Who knew Jill could "outJanet" Janet. I'm telling you, only Jill can make me want an intro be made into a full blown song.
By "How It Make You Feel.", Jill lets black men know that she is tired of them taking black women for granted. "Tease me, please me, spank me, feed me, you know what I need, baby". She pulls it off very well and I'd like her to expand on it on her next album. Y'all getting the message. Music is my life, takes away the strife, and helps me breathe again", she sings in the middle. Jill brings the spoken word (which has been absent until now) back and talks about a romp with her man that left her physically satisfied, but empty. Jill wants to keep things on a platonic level with this guy, but he treats her so well and gives her the love she needs. Perfect choice for a 1st single.
She comes out swinging on "Hate On Me", a sassy anthem about not letting the haters in life get you down. Something felt different about this album. Opening with jazzy horns and a spicy organ, Jill sings about being far from her man, but wanting him to come home so they can, ya know. Shame. Well go on and give it to her.
No more chocolate kisses, no nappy dugout ever". Sarah Vaughan is definitely channeled by the end of this "midnight hour" song. This song sounds like it's headed to another dimension it's so good. Or didn't you notice", she asks him. "Don't hesitate, I can make ya great.
She does it on "All I", a dreamy ode to getting it on. While Jill is obviously upset about her divorce, she's not completely down and out depressed. While this was the 3rd single, no video was made. The early morning feel of "Insomnia" continues the theme of abandonment and while Jill's confused and weary voice is a little above a whisper, the music is frantic and chaotic. Possibly. While the title and the music are upbeat and lovestruck, the lyrics and vocal delivery are not. Jill had just separated from her husband of 6 years and I was interested to hear if she would explore that in her songs.
This album is neck and neck with her debut and I hardly ever skip a track. a freestylin' rapper. She's found a new guy on "Whenever You're Around". She even tells him that the smell of his cologne can't sway her decision. A reference to "He Loves Me".
Like Cleopatra Jones I can set ya straight." Go on, Jill. "Music is my life, takes away the strife, of day to day sorry and pain. Why won't her man call her. "Only You" is a highlight of mine. If you have the deluxe edition (I have both) then you will be blessed with "Imagination".
She has continually expanded on the original question "who is Jill Scott." by showing us all the different sides to her personality.
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