Jill Scott Performs at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards
Jill Scott took the stage at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards and put on an amazing performance!
Introduction
Jill Scott took the stage at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards to perform her new single, “Can’t Wait.” Scott was also nominated for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, but lost to Beyoncé.
About Jill Scott
Jill Scott (born April 4, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter, model, poet and actress. Her 2000 debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum and garnered two Grammy Award nominations. She won a Grammy for her work on The Roots’ album Wake Up!. Scott has released three studio albums, one live album and one compilation album.
Scott was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up an only child in a North Philadelphia neighborhood where she was raised by her mother, Joyce Scott, and her grandmother. She is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Girls. After graduating from high school in 1990, Scott attended Temple University while simultaneously working two jobs. During this time she studied humanities and taught creative writing; however, after two years at Temple she dropped out due to inferior grades caused by constantly working instead of studying. When Scott left Temple she began to focus on music instead of schoolwork.
Scott began her singing career with local band Midnight Star which recorded three albums: The Moment of Truth (1993), Planetary Invasion (1994) and No Parking (on the Dance Floor) (1996). In 1999 she was featured on The Roots’ hit single “You Got Me” from their fourth album Things Fall Apart. That same year Jill Scott debuted with Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol 1; it rose to number 27 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and went Platinum.
Jill Scott’s Performance
On November 6th, 2016, Jill Scott took the stage at the 2016 Soul Train Music Awards to perform her hits “A Long Walk” and “Can’t Wait.” Scott’s performance was electrifying, and she brought the audience to their feet with her powerhouse vocals. Scott is a five-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and actress, and she is beloved by fans all over the world.
Conclusion
Jill Scott ended her performance at the 2016 Soul Train Awards with a powerful message to the crowd.
“Love yourselves,” Scott said. “And when you do, go out and love somebody else.”
The singer-songwriter then led the audience in a call-and-response of “Amen” and “All right.”
Scott’s performance was one of the most talked-about moments of the night, with many viewers taking to social media to praise her for her words of wisdom.
