Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1 introduced one of the great voices of neo-soul, and more than two decades on it still sounds like a revelation. The Philadelphia poet and singer glides between spoken-word intimacy and full-throated soul across the record, backed by warm, live-band arrangements that draw on jazz, hip-hop, and gospel in equal measure. 'A Long Walk' and 'Gettin' in the Way' remain touchstones of the era, but the whole album rewards a front-to-back sit. This double LP reissue brings her debut back to vinyl. Street date: July 3, 2020.