- Jill Scott will release To Whom This May Concern on Feb. 13 — her first album since 2015.
- The record features guests Ab-Soul, J.I.D., Tierra Whack, and Too $hort.
- Producers include Om’Mas Keith, DJ Premier and Trombone Shorty.
Jill Scott ends an 11-year studio hiatus
Singer and actress Jill Scott announced a new studio album, To Whom This May Concern, scheduled for release on Feb. 13. The project marks Scott’s first full-length release since 2015’s Woman and follows a recent stretch of acting and touring, including a 2023 Words and Sounds anniversary tour.
Collaborators and lead single
To Whom This May Concern features a mix of hip-hop and R&B collaborators. Guest appearances include Ab-Soul, J.I.D., Tierra Whack, and Too $hort. Production credits reported so far list Om’Mas Keith, DJ Premier, and Trombone Shorty, signaling a blend of classic and contemporary sounds.
Scott released the lead single “Beautiful People” alongside the album announcement. The single previews the record’s soulful arrangements and lyrical focus on community and gratitude.
Scott’s announcement on social media
“Finally my new album entitled TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN drops Feb. 13th!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE and THANK YOU for your patience and your listening ears.” — Jill Scott (Instagram)
In a follow-up post, Scott thanked collaborators and wrote that “Creating takes a village. I’m sharing my beautiful people most literally,” linking to another Instagram post highlighting her contributors.
What this means for fans and R&B
Scott first broke out in the late 1990s as a spoken-word artist and became a key voice in neo-soul, working with the Soulquarians and earning a Grammy nomination for her 2000 debut, Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds, Vol. 1. Her return is notable for longtime fans and for the current R&B landscape, which has seen renewed interest in legacy artists releasing new work alongside rising stars.
Artwork and visuals
The album cover, created by visual artist Marcellus, appeared with the announcement. The aesthetic matches the record’s mix of intimate storytelling and bold collaborations.
Listen and pre-order
To Whom This May Concern arrives Feb. 13. Fans can stream the lead single “Beautiful People” on major platforms and follow Scott on Instagram for updates and pre-order links.
Follow Jill Scott on Instagram: @missjillscott
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