B-Side Bangers: Jill Scott

Today is about to be a soulful birthday celebration, as Philly-bred R&B queen Jill Scott celebrates her milestone 53rd lap across the solar!

In a profession that’s spanned over 25 years and counting, it’s wonderful to see how “Jilly from Philly” has advanced from the definitive Words And Sounds collection as much as her grand return in February 2026, after an intensive 11-year hiatus, along with her sixth album, To Whom This May Concern.

The undertaking’s newest single, “Pressha,” has been fairing fairly nicely for the neo-soul icon, even topping Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart again in March.

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It’s protected to say that Scott is aware of her method round a success document. Songs like “Gettin’ In the Way,” “A Long Walk” and “Golden” had been staples in presenting her signature sound; collaborations like “Daydreamin’” with Lupe Fiasco, “So in Love” with Anthony Hamilton and “So Gone (What My Mind Says)” alongside Paul Wall proved she performs fairly nicely with others. From up to date R&B and traditional jazz to an authorized adults-only bed room banger — we’re you, “The Way”! — it is a girl that has all her bases coated.

We figured if anybody deserved a deep dive into their discography, Jill Scott is greater than becoming for a “B-Side Bangers” unique. In addition to the aforementioned biggest hits, there’s a lot extra to like once you dig into the album cuts, soundtrack contributions, and have visitor appearances on albums by equally-talented musicians. This one will definitely be a deal with in your ears.

Keep scrolling for a “B-Side Bangers” birthday particular as we have a look at a number of the finest deep cuts out of the stainless discography of soul maven Jill Scott:

1. “The Rain” (with Will Smith) [1999]
Album: Willennium (by Will Smith)

2. “8 Minutes To Sunrise” (with Common) [1999]
Album: Wild Wild West: Music Inspired By The Motion Picture (by Various Artists)

3. “It’s Love” (2000)
Album: Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1

4. “Said Enough” (with The Isley Brothers) [2001]
Album: Eternal (by The Isley Brothers)

5. “One Time” (with Eric Roberson) [2001]
Album: Down to Earth: Music From the Motion Picture (by Various Artists)

6. “Sweet Justice” (2001)
Album: Experience: Jill Scott 826+

7. “Kingdom Come” (with Kirk Franklin) [2001]
Album: Kingdom Come: The Soundtrack (by Kirk Franklin)

8. “Sometimes I Wonder” (with Darius Rucker of Hootie & The Blowfish) [2002]
Album: Back To Then (by Darius Rucker)

9. “Slide” (with Jeff Bradshaw) [2003]
Album: Bone Deep (by Jeff Bradshaw)

10. “Can’t Explain (42nd Street Happenstance)” [2004]
Album: Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2

11. “God Bless the Child” (Cover) [with Al Jarreau and George Benson] (2006)
Album: Givin’ It Up (by George Benson and Al Jarreau)

12. “Let Me” (with Sérgio Mendes and can.i.am) [2006]
Album: Timeless (by Sérgio Mendes)

13. “Crown Royal” (2007)
Album: The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3

14. “Rasool (Live in Paris)” [2004]
Album: Live in Paris+ (launched in 2008)

15. “Until Then (I Imagine)” [2011]
Album: The Light of the Sun

17. “Calls” (with Robert Glasper) [2013]
Album: Black Radio 2 (by Robert Glasper Experiment)

18. “I Adore You” (recorded between 1999 – 2000)
Album: Golden Moments (launched in 2015)

19. “Beautiful Love” (that includes BJ the Chicago Kid) [2015]
Album: Woman