Reacting to Jill Scott - Who Is Jill Scott Vol. 1 (Full Album)

[@frontroom]

full, uncut reaction available here: www.patreon.com/posts/119204097

[@dsmrn5759]

Most people who like Jill Scott also like Erykah Badu so I totally understand Dad's statement. And because Dad Loves Neo Soul so much I HIGHLY recommend "Kindred the Family Soul" their 1st album Surrender to Love" They are a Husband & Wife duo that sings about topics I know Dad would enjoy & certainly understand.

[@MarkAB246]

You have to react to her Jill Scott: The Experience. It’s her live version of this album. I promise you’ll have a whole different outlook on songs like “Slowly Surely”.

[@Tolaqha]

C'mon wine! 🍷...this album definately calls for it 😀

[@heatherbroda7950]

Your dad is truly a gem of a human. Love how he shows the emotion the music makes him feel. Jill Scott is amazing and this reminded me how much I enjoy her music. Going on a Jill Scott kick now 🩶

[@gabrielgirlz2848]

Who is Jill Scott Vol 1 was Ms. Scott's first album, and I became an instant fan! Originally she was a spoken word artist that would occasionally work musical elements in her poetry. Here she beautifully weaves her spoken word artistry into the music. Perfect! Thank you for this conversation!

[@dakotac180]

Jill Scott is a neosoul queen. Also great actress. Wine is always a good pairing.

[@StefaniesModernLife]

You just reminded me of how magnificent, a masterpiece, this album is. I’m going to get in my car, drive around D.C., and just vibe out. Miss Jill Scott, we love you!

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

Sounds like a really good idea. Enjoy and be safe.

[@frontroom]

Happy driving! (Kai's dad)

[@StefaniesModernLife]

@@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571 Will do.

[@WenNRome]

Yessssss girl….riding thru Rock Creek Park and down 16th street!

[@StefaniesModernLife]

@ exactly!

[@0427rjc]

This entire album is pure bliss!! I was literally listening to Love Rain this morning ❤

[@Legacy4HI]

Literally got my glass of wine, turned quality to 4k, listened, laughed, and wished I could participate. This was great and a total vibe. I wish my dad were still alive so that I could do the same. Well done gents. Also, this is one of those rare albums to listen to cover to cover and is pure joy for those who have never heard it and appreciate music.

[@tkend10]

Hi, love this reaction! Just listened to yr commentary after Slowly Surely, and I would say that the song is not "fleshed out" because the entire ALBUM is telling the story. The album is a chronological tale of a relationship gone bad. So after "slowly surely I walk away from", she goes into "ONE is the magic number", moving on optimistically

[@MzMoore777]

Instant classic! Best Jill Scott album- not a single skip

[@paulthebohemian]

India Arie is another must. Her debut album is fire too.

[@MysTaria87]

‘Voyage to India’ also 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@k1988smith]

I love the debut album but there's something about Voyage to India!

[@niobeknight1627]

The Roots Interlude was from an actual concert where she was being introduced. The Roots “You Got Me” was I think sung in a session by Jill Scott but the song was released with Erykah Badu. There’s a Roots performance somewhere with both Queens in concert with them. They hung out together 🥰

[@taronneal7645]

One of my all time favorite albums! Not one skip on the whole project.

[@sydneyrolle2743]

Not one!

[@Brandi_8]

I wonder what their response would be to Jill & Erykah’s Verzuz. They had amazing energy

[@di_mari9199]

I need to watch that myself!

[@nicolerod7909]

I agree that was one of the best verzuz. I was hoping a tour would come out of it

[@sheriblades6973]

The Way is such a beautiful song! I need to go run this whole album back. So many memories tied to this song, album, Jill & the time when it was released

[@leslieeverhart6296]

Classic album! You guys should definitely react to the live performance of You Got Me - The Roots with Jill Scott performing. A portion is shared in The Roots Interlude on this album

[@tiamonique]

Its love is a D.C./DMV GoGo staple! Every GoGo band does this song! ❤

[@ellied618]

Yes!! GREAT choice! After watching you guys for some years…I’m clueless as to how do you not have millions of subscribers! Love watching Dad’s reactions to some of my favorites 🫶🏽 Happy New Year!🎉

[@frontroom]

Thank you, and Happy New Year to you, too!

[@SJP43]

Slowly surely is my favorite track!!

[@tyseemahbishop6123]

Jill is opera trained and pulls from many trains of thought.

[@ThghtISnItAll]

I am smiling beyond ear to ear, watching y'all react. ♫♥♪♥♫♥♪♥♫

[@DomMcDon]

This album informed so much of my teenage years. I can listen to the entire thing front to back and in reverse! FYI the Head Nod Remix was on the original album but it was hidden. It plays after a few minutes of silence after the last track.

[@jobe1888]

One of my alltime favourite albums.❤ From beginning to end this project is a masterclass and a masterpiece.

[@KeenasKorner]

One of my favorite songs is on this album. “Slowly Surely” 😍

[@40EastTrill]

Me too. Sometimes it doesn't have to be that deep.

[@uzumaki3755]

Y'all have to react to her live album of this music. She takes it up a notch! Also, Jill and Erykah performed together live on a Roots track 'You Got Me'. Jill was supposed to sing b.g. on it first, but they switched her out for Erykah due to her being better known and a Grammy winner before Jill's full debut.

[@ak6905]

I really hope that "Jill" sees this reaction. I will attempt to send it to her social media accounts and official fan page. But, I wouldn't begin to know how to make sure she sees it. Great reaction!

[@imaniwalker4975]

“It’s Love” is played to a Go Go beat. Go Go is the official local music of Washington DC.

[@canttouchthiss]

thank you both so much for reacting to this masterpiece of a project!

[@tpoetre]

Love Rain Head Nod Remix was on the CD you had to let the CD play and the song would come on. When I bought it back then and listened to it the first time it was such a surprise

[@amnystdavis]

Love Jilly from Philly ❤

[@Canadascx]

Im so excited for this!!!🎉

[@BackwardTravisty]

Jill Scott can really sing, not just entertain on beat.

[@JunipersLog]

Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol 2 is my second favourite Jill Scott album. Must listen.

[@gabrielgirlz2848]

Love Rain, the original & remix) really show Jill Scott's ability to interpret a song. In the original track she reminisces about a loving warm beautiful "relationship" she discovers was a betrayal. In the remix her voice is filled with the confidence and understanding of a woman that has learned and lived a full life reflecting on the one time she got caught-up in some foolishness!

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

Jeff Townes of Dj Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince Produced this Album.

[@YoutubeNewsNow.]

Had to go set up my patreon for the first time in my life and got a subscription to the front room cause I'm refuse to miss a second of this !! 😂

[@zeryin]

Jill Scott actually has as song that is minnie Riperton inspired. Its called gotta get up (minnie version)

[@frontroom]

Nice!

[@juliemarcos2240]

The live version album from Paris is spectacular. Love that you love.

[@AndreaMarie-f6b]

One of the best albums ever!!!!!!

[@itsi3187]

In 2023 I was blessed to see Jill perform this album in its entirety from start to finish in London for its 20 year anniversary (technically it was it's 23 year anniversary lol, however the show was originally supposed to be in 2020 but obvs covid happened so it was very much delayed!)..... anyway, it was AMAZING. Will cherish that experience forever

[@sthompson12132]

one of my favorite albums of all time

[@Tolaqha]

Yesssss! Been looking forward to this drop! I'm obsessed with Jill 🥰

[@bryttanisylvain3854]

Jill mixes poetry and song so well. You all should listen to some Tank and the Bangas, they are good at it as well. "Rollercoasters" is one of my favorite songs. Or their tiny desk was amazing

[@viviha34]

The Love Rain Head Nod mix was on the original cd. It's a hidden track. I found it by accident. I was 59:12 writing and was so caught up that I just let the cd play thing it would start over, and 2 minutes of silence, then the remix played.

[@sharonsantana7583]

I was covered in goosebumps from beginning to end. The woman Ms Jill is 💖💖. Hear my call is about hardship and I cry every time I hear it

[@pastense]

I used to put “I Think It’s Better” on loop as my lullaby to put me to sleep. Such an angelic track!

[@sgaston1142]

Definitely should react to one of her live concerts. She’s an amazing performer. Would have dad crying to “He loves me”!

[@yosea8701]

Pop is feeling mellow and content listening to Jill.

[@devinknight6346]

It's Love is a jam in the Washington DC Go-Go style

[@takingdaworldbystorm]

Bonus tracks were important when streaming didn't exist because the only way to hear it was to buy the CD

[@giegor28]

This album gives me outkast spottyottiedopaliscious vibe..it takes me back....

[@MJTruePal]

This is one of my favorite albums of all time! I always felt like she was telling an entire story of being in love to heartbreak to going back to being single. I always wondered if it was an experience she had with one person or if she combined her experiences to shape the story on this album. I feel like it is something we all can relate to. Side note: Her band is 🔥

[@mini1812]

The surveillance in "Watching Me" is specifically about *Jill Scott's* community. The album pre-dates the smartphone. It does not pre-date the over policing of Black Americans. Cultural context is always key. Still cool how great music can be interpreted so many ways through the eras.

[@laniiyahscott143]

Yaaaasss! Yall definitely have to check out her whole discography ❤

[@andreasteele2814]

My favorite artist!!!!!!

[@sydneyrolle2743]

I forgot how much I LOVED this album!. Back in rotation it goes!!

[@FTWLtube]

So now that you've heard Erykah and Jill's albums. You must, at some point, review both of the Live versions of their albums. AH-MAZING!!! But are completely different performances than the albums. You will not be disappointed. Both women are wonderful live performers. They give you a show. "Keep fighting Warrior I know you're there!"

[@angelacole1306]

11:33 this is a deep cut that I will always fall back to any and every time I hear it!

[@haley-g8r]

Idk if anyone else know this song but you should react to “Tell him” by lauryn hill and the song “shine on” by Luke James

[@MJTruePal]

Tell Him is one of the underrated favorites on Lauryn Hill’s album if you ask me!

[@haley-g8r]

@ Yes!! And as a Christian it’s an appropriate song.

[@suigeneris54321]

Love this. Thanks for sharing

[@stephaniejarrett-thorpe2287]

I was waiting with bated breath to see if you would like It's Love. It has a DC go-go influence. Washington D.C. has it's own genre which is percussion heavy, funk infused music. She used the go-go sound on this song. Rapper Wale also is from the DC area and features go-go prominently in his music.

[@Jahmar-kv9hk]

I had to go re listen to this whole album again with my Mama this is one of her favorite albums for sure….great reaction from yall as well….idk if yall have listened to Janet Jackson Velvet Rope album but it’s definitely worth a listen

[@dvus1977]

I'm so glad You Both finally Experienced this album 🥂. I've had this album since its release. To this day I listen to the entire thing a few times every year. The rest of her albums are equally exquisite but this Debut is so special.

[@lolacole5653]

"A Long walk" my fav

[@CullyViews]

Great album selection

[@keystolocks4072]

❤❤❤❤aww snap! This is going to be good! *Birdman hand rub* let’s gooooo 😂😊😊😊😊

[@lexizahra]

I really wanted y’all to stop talking during Gettin’ in the Way so you could listen to the lyrics lol I also hope Dad knows that his opinions and comparisons are very valid whether Kai (or we) agrees or not. I can understand the Minnie comparison.

[@lbagz202]

I approve to 99 out of 100 reactions, but this one was extremely annoying because there was way too much talking while the song was playing. Can't talk and listen at the same time.

[@k1988smith]

One of my favorite albums ever! Brotha and One is The Magic Number are my personal favorites!

[@deitralee1927]

Do you remember is one of my favorite-first loves -ahhhh

[@Maxiey23]

I know Jill is a poet and Honey Molasses gives POEM! Never heard it but I love it! (All her songs do but yea lol)

[@takingdaworldbystorm]

Ya'll should go see Jill Scott live on tour

[@kc-jv1rn]

You should listen to the Live version

[@imaniwalker4975]

Jill sings lead on every song, her range is crazy. It wasn’t a different singer; it’s all her (except background, of course).

[@llopez505]

Really enjoy watching your reactions. Think your dad needs to put on some music and teach you some reaction so you can hear some of his stuff and maybe you haven’t heard before if there is any but anyways I wanted to get on here and tell you that you should teach your dad about Scott Storch, how much music he is behind in the industry one of the best beat makers

[@coachemup8185]

This is one of the Top 5 Albums I ever bought.

[@YoutubeNewsNow.]

I havnt even started the video yet and im already about to lose my shit ! Mannnnn you talking about some memories now ! Please just do a full week of neo soul already hahaha

[@lakep7798]

Yaaaaaayyyyy!!! Can hardly wait to watch!! ❤❤❤

[@juttybear7024]

Whoa!!! One of my favorite albums. I remember listening to it as I fell asleep. Please do Jeezy TM101 Iconic southern rap album. It was also the soundtrack to the BMF movement in the early 2000’s.

[@tyseemahbishop6123]

I love Jill Scott

[@DeitraLee]

It’s Love is over a Go-Go beat, which is music that originated or is very popular in Washington, D.C.

[@corine4730]

This album slaps

[@Wonderwoman79G]

D Angelo and Jill Scott were both part of Neo Soul ( a sub- genre of R&B).

[@Teejayy90sbae]

Jill Scott yesss so smooth...a whole vibee. 😍 You should have your dad listen to some Don Trip...his new Devil's Advocate is so dopee.

[@Brandi_8]

I was just thinking, I wonder if they’ve listened to the whole album 🤔. Thanks so much!! 🙌🏾

[@leav4g]

I love Jill Scott because she pulled from different genres and is not in one box even though people try to put her in it.

[@imaniwalker4975]

Excellent debut album! Mos Def on that last track was fire and you’re right all the women love him. Back in the day we were at a Thanksgiving gathering, and three generations of women were talking about how much we all love Mos Def.

[@frontroom]

Thanks for watching (Kai's dad).

[@alishagrossman4080]

This album is 🔥

[@crackdemarco123]

we need the voodoo reaction!!!!!!

[@shontaydriggers]

You both should react to Dave Chappelle's Block Party. It's a concert of rappers and neo soul artists. Jill and Erykah performs too. So dope!

[@tkend10]

Yes I second this!! I was there! Top 5 experience of my life!!

[@IyaOf3]

Hey y'all! Great review, just adding some context to the track "Brotha", Jill was speaking to Black men as a whole, not one individual, encouraging Black men to keep going, keep believing in themselves and to not let anyone "Hold [them] back". She's offering these words of love and encouragement because she knows the world constantly tries to tear Black men down, villanize them and make them feel less than majestic. She is telling Black men, how special they are to her and that "You're my hero". "Brotha" is a term of endearment that Black women call Black men and other Black men call each other, the same replies in reverse when you see the term "Sista". Hope you see this comment and hope it helps to give some context to not only this track but others you may listen to in the future. Peace.

[@psalms50_5]

Yes!! 4:07 Spot on observation!

[@andressinks]

BTW Jill and Erykah totally adore each other. I haven't seen any reactions to Jill Scott's "The Thickness" maybe because it was only on her live album (Jill Scott experience 826*) and it's super heavy and real but art should affect people and this song does. She asks all the children to leave before she starts. Ps isn't the hidden track at the end of her first album? The one you just let the last track play for a minute or two and the remix of "you love me".

[@wleumaga]

Yall need to listen to Yebba’s Tiny Desk Concert !! asap pls

[@Brandi_8]

Yes to Yebba!

[@bryttanisylvain3854]

I've been petitioning for Yebba and Tank and the Bangas tiny desk. My 2 favorite ❤

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

23:47 wait till y’all hear the remix to this (Love rain) 🫶🏾🇿🇼

[@ThepurrrBlog]

I know this is a sidebar, but have you thought of reacting to The Color Purple movie? Which has a few ditties.

[@marliglen]

Lol. When Dad said she sounds like she didn't face many hardships 😂 while "Watching Me" is on this album. Love you guys! Stay exploring Neo Soul!🫶🏾

[@chaneyanne32]

It’s love is go go. That’s definitely a DC thing. We love go-go music

[@juliemarcos2240]

By the way, have the kid check out Buffy Saint Marie (totally not the same genre, btw) Also, this album came out around the same time as In Rainbows. The otts were a great early decade of albums.

[@sindwakanyimba4711]

Could you do Ari Lennox too? Her Age sex location album. She’s a fine neo soul artist of today.

[@dablackangel]

Love this album... Is It The Way is my song ❤