Angie Martinez IRL Jill Scott On First Album In A Decade, Being Feminine Force In Music & Acting
Jan 8, 2026
Jill Scott, a renowned singer, songwriter, poet, and actress, returns with her first album in a decade. She explores her journey through motherhood and the importance of mentorship in her life. Jill reveals the significance of living fully before creating music, sharing insights on emotional resilience from her grandmother's experiences. She candidly discusses her famous character Sheila, relationships, and the power of sexual confidence. With pride in her identity, Jill highlights her goal to leave a strong feminine legacy while embracing her creative roots.
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Choosing Family Over Constant Output
- Jill Scott paused major public music work to focus on raising her son between ages nine and thirteen.
- She balanced working but prioritized presence and emotional guidance during that crucial period.
Words Drive The Music
- Jill values writing first because words inform melody, emotion, and delivery.
- She treats voice as a tool that must be protected and sometimes kept quiet to serve the writing.
Process Grief Fully Then Release
- Allow grief to happen fully and then move through it instead of covering it up.
- Jill uses crying, long baths, walks, and rest to process heavy feelings and then resumes living.
