{"id":278316,"date":"2026-01-05T12:40:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/?p=278316"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T17:40:39","slug":"jill-scott-to-whom-this-may-concern-album-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/jill-scott-to-whom-this-may-concern-album-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Jill Scott Announces New Album &#8216;To Whom This May Concern&#8217;, Featuring Dynamic Collaborations and Soulful Storytelling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After almost ten years, <a href=\"https:\/\/missjillscott.com\/\">Jill Scott<\/a> returns with her much\u2002anticipated sixth album, <em>To Whom This May Concern<\/em>. The album explores themes of connection, love and\u2002personal growth. With contributions from the likes of Ab-Soul and Tierra Whack, it\u2019s a chronicle\u2002of Scott\u2019s journey and creative growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a press release from Jill Scott&#8217;s management, the new album is out February 13, via Human Re Sources\/The Orchard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-order <em>To Whom This May Concern<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src = \"https:\/\/orcd.co\/twtmc\" height = \"600px\" width = \"100%\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core,\u00a0<em>To Whom This May Concern<\/em>\u00a0is an offering leaning heavily into the power of connectivity, humanity, and collective home. It reflects <a href=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/jill-scott-erykah-badu-verzuz-battle-live\/\">Scott\u2019s grit and grace, grounded<\/a> in her lifelong commitment to inspire, uplift, and remind us that sometimes the most powerful magic is simply showing up with love, truth, and with always a song in heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Returning with a proverbial carpetbag full of stories, spirit, and soul, Scott returns with a body of work that is equal parts magic, medicine, and mastery. A true collaborator at heart, the album features dynamic artists&nbsp;Ab-Soul, J.I.D., Tierra Whack&nbsp;and&nbsp;Too $hort&nbsp;alongside notable producers&nbsp;Adam Blackstone, Om&#8217;Mas Keith, DJ Premier, Camper, Andre Harris, Seige Montracity, Trombone Shorty, Eric Wortham, DW Wright,&nbsp;and&nbsp;VT Tolan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The album arrives as her first full-length offering in nearly a decade, following a luminous milestone year celebrating the 20th Anniversary of her groundbreaking debut,&nbsp;Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1\u2014the album that earned her a Grammy Award and forever shifted the sound and spirit of modern soul. Most recently, Scott graced stages across North America on a sold-out 20th Anniversary Tour spanning more than 20 cities, engaging in an intimate, timeless exchange with audiences who continue to meet her music where memory, desire, and truth collide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The newly revealed album artwork features evocative imagery by acclaimed visual artist&nbsp;Marcellus, whose work sparked the visual and emotional foundation of the project. Rich with color and texture, the visuals mirror Scott\u2019s sonic world; one where poetry paints walls, melodies move like brushstrokes, and joy arrives with a knowing wink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first single \u201cBeautiful People\u201d is available now on all streaming platforms\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/hru8rpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001_h_knEBxScX6g708zFttco7vOJMKqYdyCJUQ8e4HMwCMpnlTQPx_nQd3_mugkKC5v9PRS-k4ImD2gUs6tO4wqY17fOtTjCSQ_l8FHrpHadesGeazOM7u_ObiBbckHdymlRrdVVY6NZRuZzg90xbY2vF86Qv4QDMCNqrjfz6sdlY=&amp;c=dsKVbrD98-ngyjZH43VGtsskxiY2-zVYjRkqyKSbIdipVNgftt7ZYw==&amp;ch=DZ0diQjCYGVYIyBlyd7-WLC4382VpFguw4oZrKE0aNx8Rp7707Cckg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LISTEN HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video for &#8220;Beautiful People&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"Beautiful People\" style=\"width:640px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_v-Cq_ZqXbd8\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fv-Cq_ZqXbd8%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v-Cq_ZqXbd8\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT3M48S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2026-01-02T05:01:36Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_v-Cq_ZqXbd8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fv-Cq_ZqXbd8%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Beautiful People<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/v-Cq_ZqXbd8\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/livemusicblog.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fv-Cq_ZqXbd8%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful People\" width=\"640\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Beautiful People \u00b7 Jill Scott \u00b7 Om&#039;Mas Keith Beautiful People \u2117 2026 Blues Babe Records LLC under exclusive license to Human Re Sources\/The Orchard Released on: 2026-01-02 Producer, Recording Engineer, Arranger: Om&#039;Mas Keith Mixing Engineer: Vincent &quot;VT&quot; Tolan Mixing Engineer: Zach &quot;Ekzakt&quot; Perry Additional Mixing Engineer: Ariadni Kidonis Mastering Engineer: Dave Kutch Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Music Publisher: Blue&#039;s Baby Music Auto-generated by YouTube.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:640px;margin:5px auto;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/v-Cq_ZqXbd8\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-jill-scott\">About Jill Scott<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jill Scott is a true multi-hyphenate powerhouse\u2014three-time GRAMMY Award\u2013winning artist,&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author, and cultural force whose career reflects rare longevity, chart-topping success, and artistic excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her albums&nbsp;Woman&nbsp;(2015) and&nbsp;The Light of the Sun&nbsp;(2011)&nbsp;both debuted at #1 on the&nbsp;Billboard&nbsp;200 and Top R&amp;B\/Hip-Hop Albums charts, a rare feat in contemporary R&amp;B. Her landmark debut,&nbsp;Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1&nbsp;(2000), reached #3 on the&nbsp;Billboard&nbsp;200 and #1 on the U.S. R&amp;B chart, while&nbsp;Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2&nbsp;(2004) also topped the R&amp;B chart and peaked at #3 overall. Across her career, Scott has earned multiple Grammy Awards, numerous nominations, and&nbsp;RIAA Platinum&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gold&nbsp;certifications\u2014including Platinum for&nbsp;Who Is Jill Scott?&nbsp;and Gold for&nbsp;Beautifully Human, The Real Thing, The Light of the Sun, and Woman\u2014cementing both critical distinction and sustained commercial impact. Her literary voice is equally celebrated, landing her on the&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;Best Seller List&nbsp;for her poetry collection&nbsp;The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A multifaceted storyteller with undeniable range, Scott has expanded her creative footprint through acclaimed poetry, spoken-word performance, and a powerful body of work in film and television. Her screen credits include&nbsp;Tyler Perry\u2019s&nbsp;Why Did I Get Married?\u2014a role she will reprise in&nbsp;Why Did I Get Married Again?&nbsp;for&nbsp;Netflix\u2014HBO\u2019s&nbsp;The No. 1 Ladies\u2019 Detective Agency, the James Brown biopic&nbsp;Get On Up, and a recent guest appearance on&nbsp;ABC\u2019s&nbsp;Abbott Elementary. Across every medium, her work is rooted in emotional depth, cultural resonance, and lived truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than two decades in the spotlight, Jill Scott remains a formidable creative force; an artist committed to authenticity, evolution, and creating work that honors artistry, humanity, joy, and boundless imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-follow-jill-scott\">Follow Jill Scott<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hru8rpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001_h_knEBxScX6g708zFttco7vOJMKqYdyCJUQ8e4HMwCMpnlTQPx_nQd3_mugkKC5Do9Etxa6LBX2eGS9eEy8PNHERHbjv-VasMskwHBv72_wFQ9Hc9fZD1xLGdlJzCZubxmc34_kWYpLM1-96bqXp-uNzRKblzRi&amp;c=dsKVbrD98-ngyjZH43VGtsskxiY2-zVYjRkqyKSbIdipVNgftt7ZYw==&amp;ch=DZ0diQjCYGVYIyBlyd7-WLC4382VpFguw4oZrKE0aNx8Rp7707Cckg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hru8rpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001_h_knEBxScX6g708zFttco7vOJMKqYdyCJUQ8e4HMwCMpnlTQPx_nQd3_mugkKC5HsRh7y4pD87XT0zdVNcGHDkkmdpj1HIlo36-Y3vxbNi_hj0ie1QiztWBOA1BtlHpnG2CGUFk4fLoIdFFfcHi557c9ylsQ2u9iyXTlHOCE6Q=&amp;c=dsKVbrD98-ngyjZH43VGtsskxiY2-zVYjRkqyKSbIdipVNgftt7ZYw==&amp;ch=DZ0diQjCYGVYIyBlyd7-WLC4382VpFguw4oZrKE0aNx8Rp7707Cckg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hru8rpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001_h_knEBxScX6g708zFttco7vOJMKqYdyCJUQ8e4HMwCMpnlTQPx_nQd3_mugkKC5eX9HuKIu2bB-jmIsGOyEzmXlTUtTZgZxcejzgcRLkMkCpeOdZZmXcixtr9UnslIRa7bF5lbBaERFo0W9-0C_w3xXEjJC49uUt9EuHjZmcK1cw7biyVpgYQYHBW35q84TpVjRMxmxXGm31b1xAiZ_5w9HfjCy17Cf51eJV_JUGIXmka6aKWqJ-q2D565odI4ttnO-Ih-lXvoL4cHb1AHIwW5k5gzw01NM9Yr2dBtU3oo=&amp;c=dsKVbrD98-ngyjZH43VGtsskxiY2-zVYjRkqyKSbIdipVNgftt7ZYw==&amp;ch=DZ0diQjCYGVYIyBlyd7-WLC4382VpFguw4oZrKE0aNx8Rp7707Cckg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hru8rpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001_h_knEBxScX6g708zFttco7vOJMKqYdyCJUQ8e4HMwCMpnlTQPx_nQd3_mugkKC5rbirg3WnqGglHnL3B_seITu3JOXN7BizUf5daV1-wwhx41VTVX8XuauD_IcAZn06drAZ5sgIfhlJZRbkLYMKSv5t2IH1Rdvv&amp;c=dsKVbrD98-ngyjZH43VGtsskxiY2-zVYjRkqyKSbIdipVNgftt7ZYw==&amp;ch=DZ0diQjCYGVYIyBlyd7-WLC4382VpFguw4oZrKE0aNx8Rp7707Cckg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">X<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hru8rpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001_h_knEBxScX6g708zFttco7vOJMKqYdyCJUQ8e4HMwCMpnlTQPx_nQd3_mugkKC5mxBX06f0DVptY3_Ol0WNkzN2eBqxuwgZrWsFNns2EFPIX_8S2-eWwMJQJDtFPNMj9nKFpAH0bNoRXcn5COuf6aL4-38_GJWkO2ORdUgsKJ8Pwj-DecfbHaWfXcb5IYG0lkLjhhLIFoe4c2IfvciAUQ==&amp;c=dsKVbrD98-ngyjZH43VGtsskxiY2-zVYjRkqyKSbIdipVNgftt7ZYw==&amp;ch=DZ0diQjCYGVYIyBlyd7-WLC4382VpFguw4oZrKE0aNx8Rp7707Cckg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hru8rpdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001_h_knEBxScX6g708zFttco7vOJMKqYdyCJUQ8e4HMwCMpnlTQPx_nQd3_mugkKC5Kx31qu8uuXVhB4bo0ahUlzNhkaLW09Epb0EMyQi2c313gACZOWd0Afr9HDYWx3au-WRdSk_HaKusUknF0l2LNgi49emGdwoxoei4EdREyoE=&amp;c=dsKVbrD98-ngyjZH43VGtsskxiY2-zVYjRkqyKSbIdipVNgftt7ZYw==&amp;ch=DZ0diQjCYGVYIyBlyd7-WLC4382VpFguw4oZrKE0aNx8Rp7707Cckg==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":668,"featured_media":278317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single-two-column.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13866],"tags":[12821,13919,14268],"department":[13833],"class_list":["post-278316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soul","tag-jill-scott","tag-new-album-release","tag-new-releases","department-rb-soul"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - 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