Jill Scott is a renowned artist – a singer-songwriter, New York Times bestselling poet, celebrated actor, producer, and philanthropist whose contributions to soul, R&B, and Black storytelling have made a significant impact for over twenty years. Early in her career, she forged partnerships with artists like The Roots, Common, and Will Smith, and gained widespread recognition with her double-platinum debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1 (2000). This was followed by releases such as Beautifully Human, The Real Thing, and The Light of the Sun, which achieved No. 1 on the Billboard 200 – an impressive milestone. Her fifth studio album, Woman, also reached Billboard’s R&B Albums chart, further affirming her role as a consistent presence on the charts and in the cultural landscape. To Whom This May Concern marks Scott’s first new album in more than ten years.
Upon its release, the album received widespread critical praise and debuted in the Top 10 of seven Billboard charts, including:
● No. 7 — Top Album Sales
● No. 4 — Top R&B Albums
● No. 6 — Independent Albums
● No. 6 — Vinyl Albums
● No. 6 — Indie Store Album Sales
● No. 7 — Top Current Album Sales
● No. 10 — Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The project has generated over 35 million streams worldwide.
In addition to her music career, the Philadelphia native has greatly influenced film, television, publishing, and audio. Her filmography includes Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? and Why Did I Get Married Again? (set to premiere on Netflix later this year); the biopic Get On Up; and a role as star and executive producer for Highway to Heaven; alongside her leading role in BET+’s The First Wives Club. She also hosts the acclaimed Jill Scott Presents: J.ill The Podcast, where she continues to inspire artists and shape culture with authenticity and passion. Furthermore, Scott authored The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours, a poetry collection that quickly became a New York Times bestseller.
