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Black America Web
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Jill Scott's Debut Album Remains Soulful and Authentic 25 Years Later
Source: Marc Fong / other Today, you don't have to ask 'Who Is Jill Scott?', because she has defined herself as a staple of modern-day Rhythm & Blues with her harmonious soulfulness in her music, poetry and even gracing the big screen. But, twenty-five years ago, a then 28-year-old Scott took the world by storm with her innovative debut 'Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol 1.' The summer of Y2K was in an era that was loud and proud, with releases from Britney Spears, 'Oops!… I Did It Again,' and Nelly's 'Country Grammar,' which was the sound of the southern summer. Philly native, Scott, came out in her realm softly, but not in a way that was quiet or inferior– the neo-soul jazziness and poetic lyricism of 'Who Is Jill Scott?' redefined soul and womanhood when it came to love and 'sister girl' experiences in a way that continues to resonate with listeners all these years later from the 'Jilltro' to the very end. The production of 'Who Is Jill Scott?' was by a Touch Of Jazz collective founded by fellow Philly native Jeff Townes, a.k.a. DJ Jazzy Jeff. While the album offers soulful production and instrumentation, Scott herself doesn't shy away from the real when it comes to relationships, from raw sensuality and sexuality, to summer Philly romances, to taking 'A Long Walk' and euphonious descriptions of 'The Way' love feels– her delivery, along with her spoken word pieces, is natural, sweet and demanding. The album feels like a map of Black womanhood and romantic relationships, from the fan-favorite songs such as the heartfelt 'He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)' to the reflective 'Slowly Surely' that navigates leaving a relationship, and the defensive 'Gettin' In The Way.' Even 'Brotha' that often shows the solidarity of standing behind your own, celebrating the Black man. She lifts up their beauty, power even when the world tries to strip it away. The album is layered not only with melodic grooves, but also real life tales from an artist that throughout her expansive career continues to keep it real. Twenty-five years later, 'Who Is Jill Scott?' is still a reflection of authentic experiences– from joy, heartbreat and passion, resonating just as powerfully now as it did back then. SEE ALSO Jill Scott's Debut Album Remains Soulful and Authentic 25 Years Later was originally published on
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Britney Spears apologizes for smoking on plane, claims ‘weird' flight attendant tried to ‘embarrass' her
Britney Spears is sorry to those she 'offended' by smoking on a charter plane recently, but claims she is not responsible for lighting up in the first place. 'My friend put it in my mouth and lit it up for me so I was like OH SO THIS IS A PLANE WHERE YOU CAN SMOKE !!!' the pop superstar, 43, wrote via Instagram on Friday alongside a video of her in the jet. 'I do so apologize to anyone I offended but the flight attendants always make sure I'm way at the back of plane anyways !!!' Spears brushed off the matter as 'actually incredibly funny' in the social media post and shared she had been on planes where smoking is prohibited but thought this one was different 'because the drink holders were on [the] outside of [the] seat.' The 'Oops! … I Did It Again' singer also confessed to drinking alcohol on her flight from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to LAX Airport, as sources told TMZ, but claimed it had been her 'first time drinking VODKA!!!' 'I swear I felt so SMART !!! I was like wow what the heck is in there !!! I felt so clear and smart !!! And said I want a cigarette so bad !!!' she added. Per TMZ's report, flight attendants thought Spears was acting 'difficult' — even though she put out the cigarette when they asked her to — so the authorities were called to meet them when they deplaned. 'I thought officials greeted me as support and I was like WOW I feel special !!! I've never been to an international airport !!! Am I famous or something ???' the 'Piece of Me' singer joked. 'The flight attendant called officials because I smoked a cigarette !!! And embarrass me which jeez I thought was kinda much but she didn't like me the moment I got on plane !!!' Spears then claimed that one flight attendant in particular had been giving her a hard time, and 'wouldn't let [her] get out of [her] seat' to stand up, despite no one else being on the plane for the first 20 minutes. 'She acted so weird about making sure I sat down and it was weird !!! I didn't like the way she put the seatbelt on me and invaded my space !!!' the 'Gimme More' singer said. Spears concluded her post by referencing her jewelry, asking fans, 'Oh well you guys like my flower choker ??? B tiny is coming soon and thats something we have added !!! It's honestly adorable !!!' Once the 'Toxic' singer got off of the plane, a customs employee reportedly let her go with a warning. A rep for JSX, the public charter operator for the plane, previously told Page Six, 'We have no comment regarding the alleged events described by TMZ.' Spears' reps could not be reached for comment.
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Chappell Roan reveals her 'first kiss' and how 'kissing girls' is better
Chappell Roan says "kissing girls is funner" than locking lips with men. The 27-year-pop star has recalled her first kiss when she was a teenager, and admitted she made "the first move" in front of her family home. She told W Magazine: "[It was] in my parents' driveway. I was 15. I made the move. I usually make the first move! "We had been seeing each other, going on dates every weekend for a month, and I was like, it's time to kiss. "It was fun. But I would say that kissing girls is funner." It's not the only milestone for the 'Hot To Go' hitmaker, as she can also remember on the first song she sang. She added: ''Oops!… I Did It Again', by Britney Spears. "My mother took me out of gymnastics because I did the Britney dances instead of listening to the gymnastics teacher. "I also sang, 'Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.' " When it comes to her love life, Chappell recently revealed she is in a "serious" relationship with someone she was previously involved with before her rise to fame. Asked if she is single during an appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast in March, she said: "No", and added she has been in a relationship for "six months". She was then asked if the romance is "casual" and replied: "No, it's serious. I'm very in love, but I am pro-single. "Everyone should be single, I'm serious. Be single. Stop dating. Be single. Have a great time alone. Find out for yourself if you can one hundred per cent be okay alone before you date. "That's what I found out. I had a great time when I was single, and I know that I'll be okay, and now I have an awesome time that I'm with someone." Chappell went on to explain that her relationship came about after the pair was set up by a mutual friend. She explained: "I'm usually the one who makes – like in every circumstance – I make the first move,. "I haven't dated someone since this all really, really blew up. I'm dating the same person that I was dating before I like blew up, so I'm not sure how I would date now. "I think it would actually be a nightmare. I think I would be so single right now because you're terrified of their intentions. I'm scared. I'm scared. "I don't trust anyone. I just think in my head, I'm like, any new person that I'm texting, I'm like: 'I'm assuming they will screenshot this and send it to someone else.' "
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Chappell Roan doesn't want to listen to her own music
Los Angeles: Singer-songwriter Chappell Roan has shared that she doesn't like to listen to her own music. The 27-year-old singer has enjoyed massive success in the industry since the release of her album 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' in late 2023. However, she is not in favor of consuming and enjoying her own work once she has released it, reports 'Female First UK'. She told W! Magazine: "I think it was in an Uber when I was on tour . I heard 'Good Luck, Babe' (on the radio). I grabbed my friend's hand and I was like, 'Oh my f******.…' But I didn't scream. I don't sing along with myself. I never listen to my own music. If it's out, I don't want to hear it. I've heard it hundreds and hundreds of times'. As per 'Female First UK', the Grammy Award-winning star was then asked about the first song she remembers performing and revealed it was the Britney Spears classic 'Oops! I Did It Again' but recalled that her mother had to take her out of the gymnastics class she attended because she would try to imitate the official choreography rather than focus on the lesson. She said, "'Oops!…I Did It Again,' by Britney Spears. My mother took me out of gymnastics because I did the Britney dances instead of listening to the gymnastics teacher. I also sang, 'Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so''. Meanwhile, the 'Pink Pony Club' hitmaker decided to explore the country genre with her latest single 'The Giver' and listed off a number of music icons that she took inspiration from as she switched things up from her usual pop style. She said, "I love country music. I listened to a lot of George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, and Dolly Parton. And I love Shania Twain so much. I just love campy country songs. I heard them on the bus every morning or at football games: It was country being played over the big speakers. I think country is the campiest music! And so is metal'.
Perth Now
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Chappell Roan refuses to listen to her own music: 'I don't wanna hear it...'
Chappell Roan refuses to listen to her own music. The 27-year-old singer has enjoyed massive success in the industry since the release of her album 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' in late 2023 but "doesn't want to hear" her own work once she has released it. She told W! Magazine: "I think it was in an Uber when I was on tour . I heard 'Good Luck, Babe' [on the radio]. I grabbed my friend's hand and I was like, 'Oh my f******.…' But I didn't scream. I don't sing along with myself. I never listen to my own music. If it's out, I don't want to hear it. I've heard it hundreds and hundreds of times." The Grammy Award-winning star was then asked about the first song she remembers performing and revealed it was the Britney Spears classic 'Oops! I Did It Again' but recalled that her mother had to take her out of the gymnastics class she attended because she would try to imitate the official choreography rather than focus on the lesson. She said: "'Oops!…I Did It Again,' by Britney Spears. My mother took me out of gymnastics because I did the Britney dances instead of listening to the gymnastics teacher. I also sang, 'Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.' Meanwhile, the 'Pink Pony Club' hitmaker decided to explore the country genre with her latest single 'The Giver' and listed off a number of music icons that she took inspiration from as she switched things up from her usual pop style. She said: "I love country music. I listened to a lot of George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, and Dolly Parton. And I love Shania Twain so much. I just love campy country songs. I heard them on the bus every morning or at football games: It was country being played over the big speakers. I think country is the campiest music! And so is metal. Country music taught me how to write narratively."
