Jill Scott’s ‘Words and Sounds’ Tour is A Retrospective of Black Womanhood

Last night, Jill Scott and her dedicated listeners were able to honor their journeys of self-love, self-discovery, and self-forgiveness through the anniversary of the beloved artist’s own words and sounds.

After a three-year delay, Jill Scott has finally been able to take her Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 anniversary tour on the road. Originally released in 2000, the album marked the debut of Jilly from Philly (aside from the 1999 Roots hit single “You Got Me,” which she wrote and originally sang on) and has since become a staple for early 2000s Philly neo-soul. Last night, folks from all age ranges entered the legendary New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark to join in on the celebration with Ms. Scott.

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