So shout outs to my sista Jill who appeared recently on TV One’s, “Verses and Flow”.  Not only is her spoken word piece amazing, she also performs one of my favorite songs (interludes), “Quick”.  She also manage to re assemble a super star Philly band.  If you look behind her check out Philly’s own Curt Chambers […]

Grammy Award winning producer and pianist Robert Glasper has treated his fans to a new cut from his upcoming “Black Radio 2″ album entitled, “Calls.”…

Members of the house band for NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and the official Music Curators for the City of Philadelphia, The Roots, have…

I usually see movie trailers that piss me off!!! When a movie has a predominantly black cast it usually doesn’t sit well with me. This movie Baggage Claim, looks great. Philly’s own Jill Scott has a comedic supporting role and the cast has more familiar faces, check out the trailer.

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Jilly from Philly let’s us know that she is back in the studio working on her brand new album recording 8 to 9 songs a…

photo by: Yong Kim Jill Scott performed at the Rocky Stage during during that 1st annual Made In America Festival and surprised everyone when she brought Eve on stage. Check out the video below as Jill Scott performed for a sold out crowd.

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The Budweiser Made In America Festival Schedule has finally been released and it looks like you may want to set up your campsite infront of the ROCKY STAGE. The Rocky Stage, which presumably is the stage on the Art Museum steps, will feature performances from Jay-Z (and Beyonce???), D’Angelo, Maybach Music Group, Drake, Jill Scott […]

More artists have been added to Jay-Z’s Budweiser Made In America Festival, which his Philadelphia September 1 & 2 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Added to the tour is Drake, RUN DMC and Philly’s own Jill Scott. To buy tickets click here  Check Out: Jay Z “Made In America” Lineup Announced! LIKE Hot1079Philly on Facebook to keep up with […]

  Source: Aceshowbiz.com VH1 is bringing back it’s original series, Storytellers, and Jill Scott’s story will kick off the premiere of the show’s 16th season.…

Happy Birthday to Philly’s own Jill Scott. The singer-songwriter-poet-actor and Grammy award winner Celebrates her 40th birthday today. Check out some of her most memorable songs and rock out with her music all day. Philly Loves You Jill!!

“VH1 Divas” aired last night and all the ladies (with their larger-than-life voices) brought their A-game, singing classics, solo hits, and tributes alongside their fellow legends (and legends-in-the-making). The show will air again tonight at 11pm, but if you can’t wait until then, here are 5 must-see performances. Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Kelly […]