Jill Scott On First Album In A Decade, Being Feminine Force In Music & Acting

Angie Martinez IRL

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

Society & Culture, Music, Personal Journals

5 • 939 Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2026

⏱️ 97 minutes

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Summary

Singer and actress Jill Scott joins Angie Martinez to discuss her latest album, To Whom This May Concern– the first time she’s dropped an album in a decade. From motherhood to mentorship, Jill Scott discusses the new era of work in her life all the while creating music. Jill Scott reflects on her moment singing with Erykah Badu at the Dave Chappelle event, and calls D’Angelo “The Wizard Of Oz.” From friendship red flags to keeping her future relationships private, Jill Scott unpacks how to be a strong, feminine force in life. Plus, Angie asks some In Real Life questions, and Jill answers a fan’s question on the show. Finally, Jill Scott discusses her famous character Sheila from the movie ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ and its upcoming installment.

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0:00.0	This is an I-Heart podcast.
0:02.6	Guaranteed Human.
0:04.3	It started really early with my mom pissing me off about something and she didn't
0:09.2	give me 50 cents to go to the store or whatever.
0:11.9	And then what would you do?
0:12.5	Just give me the, let me understand the process.
0:14.7	I would be in my room like, hi, mom is so mean.
0:20.6	She wouldn't get me 50 cents.
0:23.6	And I really wanted to watch my calling.
0:28.6	You didn't think this was a talent?
0:29.6	No.
0:30.6	I didn't think it was talent.
0:32.6	I didn't think about it at all.
0:34.6	It was just something that made me feel better.
0:36.6	That's what music does for me,
0:38.9	and it still does all this time later.
0:45.7	Thanks for watching, guys. Today's episode is brought to you by Boost Mobile.
0:49.6	She stands as one of the most vital and essential voices of our time. A poet, a singer, a storyteller,
1:01.0	a word smith. I just added that. I love it because we were talking about words. Her work continues
1:06.3	to shape the sonic and spiritual landscape of R&B, soul, and hip-hop.
1:11.6	And she prepares to release her first album in nearly a decade,
1:15.2	The Amazing and Magical Jill Scott, is our guest today on IRL.
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