Jill Scott
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Summary
Jill Scott was born on April 4, 1972[1], in Philadelphia[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], actor[5], poet[6], and jazz musician[7]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,727 views/month, #6,444 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Jett Roberts[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Occupation: television actor[13], film actor[14], voice actor[15], recording artist[16], musician[17]
- Educated at: Philadelphia High School for Girls[18]
- Notable work: Experience: Jill Scott 826+[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Genre: soul[21], rhythm and blues[22]
- Record label: Hidden Beach Recordings[23]
- Discography: Jill Scott discography[24]
- Commons category: Jill Scott (vocalist)[25]
- Voice type: soprano[26]
- Family name: Scott[27]
- Given name: Jill[28]
- Official website: http://www.jillscott.com[29], http://www.missjillscott.com[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jill Scott (singer)[31]
- Instrument: voice[32]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[33]
- Participant in: Global Conference 2020[34]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Different from: Jill Scott[37]
- Start of work period: 1999[38]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[39]
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Country: US[40]
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Began / founded: 1972-04-04[41]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, neo soul, r&b, soul[42]
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Community tags: contemporary r&b, hip hop rnb and dance hall, neo soul, r&b, soul[43]
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MusicBrainz ID: b1fb6a18-1626-4011-80fb-eaf83dfebcb6[44]
Why It Matters
Jill Scott has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
She has been cited as an influence by Nichole Marie Cordova[47], a singer[48], b. 1988[49], of United States[50].
FAQs
Where was Jill Scott born?
Jill Scott's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
What did Jill Scott do for work?
Jill Scott worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], actor[5], poet[6], and jazz musician[7].
Where did Jill Scott go to school?
Jill Scott was educated at Philadelphia High School for Girls[18].
Who did Jill Scott influence?
Jill Scott has been cited as an influence by Nichole Marie Cordova[47].