Jill Scott

Jill Scott grew up in north Philadelphia and began her performing career reading her own
poetry. She was heard by Amir,drummer in the Roots, who invited her to join the band in
the studio, resulting in the co-composition "You Got Me," a Top 40 pop hit in 1999.
Subsequently, she collaborated with Eric Benet, Will Smith, and Common and broadened
her performing experience by touring Canada in a production of the Broadway musical Rent.
Signed to Steve McKeever's newly formed Hidden Beach Recordings label, she released her
debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, in July 2000 followed by a live
album the next year.