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Jill Scott

Davena Mok

Jill Scott

Beautifully Human

(Hidden Beach)

The most amazing thing about Philadelphia singer Jill Scott is how real she is. Factor in how her voice magically rolls beauty, intimacy, optimism and passion into a soulful whole, and you have one of the most gifted artists working today.

An English major, Scott is a true poet and master of metaphoric play, and her rich voice adds energy and depth to those words.

Her third album matches issues such as love, sex, relationships and the occasional political stance to some of the most original melodies on the urban R&B block.

Having fallen in love and tied the knot since 1999's astounding debut, Who is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds, Vol1, she has matured into a more rounded artist.

Gone are the anger-fuelled, cynical, man-hating rants of her freshman effort. This time, she's overjoyed and glowing. And it's a wonderfully infectious vibe.

Scott is a gifted singer whose instrument caresses each note while crisply pronouncing every lyric to paint gorgeous imagery.

She's in total control of her range, switching from sweet soul goddess (The Fact is [I Need You]) to rhythm and blues belter (Golden and Bedda at Home). And it all seems so effortless and genuine.

The result is one of those rare albums that balances mass appeal with the art of ageing gracefully.

Jill Scott is a woman worthy of worship. Long may she reign.

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