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[b]Jill Scott, “Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2”[/b] On “Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2,” neo-soul chanteuse Jill Scott picks up where her acclaimed 2000 debut, “Who is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1,” left off. “Warm Up” opens with the Native American chant from the latter disc’s “He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat),” Scott’s rhapsodic ode to her then boyfriend and now husband. From there, the Philadelphia native — whose oft-operatic vocals strengthened during her three-year absence — continues to weave poetic tales of toe-curling romance (“Bedda At Home”), childhood nostalgia (“Family Reunion”), and community pride (“My Petition”). She also offers another batch of affirmative songs that express what many women feel but can’t verbalize. The bass-heavy “I’m Not Afraid” is girl power at its finest; the piano-anchored “Cross My Mind” reminisces in naughty detail about an old flame; and the string-accented “The Fact Is (I Need You)” confesses that even the strongest sister enjoys the comfort of a man. Scott doesn’t evoke pathos like her peer Erykah Badu (she’s the Ella to Badu’s Billie). But her organic sound — crafted in part by Jeff Townes (also known as DJ Jazzy Jeff) — is still compelling. True, it’s not as awe-inspiring as on “Who is Jill Scott?” Perhaps that’s because she’s already answered the question. Scott’s the “Golden” optimist still sweet on our minds like block parties and penny candy, and her mission is to uplift. On the harmony-laden “I Keep,” the sage urges us to “keep on laughing, living, and loving.” In these troubled times, that hopeful message is very necessary. —Tracy E. Hopkins

He said September...tomorrow is September...give it some time.

[quote=mfuqua23,Aug 31 2004, 10:40 AM]Did anyone perform anything new that was gonna be a future relese? I don't think. The VMAs, is a capture of the year.[/quote] If I remember right, I think the only performance that promoted a fairly new track waz Mase's "Breathe, Stretch, Shake". Oh yeah, and Christina Aguilera + Nelly's song...whatever that waz called...

Definitely can't wait 2 buy this album!!! :rock:

the Switchmobile. The only underwater vehicle ever created 2 go 2 Switchlantis. The girls took the Switchmobile and headed deep into the ocean...

Have fun!! Hope things at work get better when u return! :wavey:

[quote=DevilsJim89,Aug 30 2004, 11:33 AM]Can't wait to buy this album. Gonna be dope![/quote] :ditto:

I didn't really have a problem with that. It's the perfect time + place 2 promote your new music. I'm happy LL could get a chance 2 do what he did. I'm just disappointed cuz they didn't even ask Will about music when they asked almost everyone else there.

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[quote=BigA,Aug 29 2004, 08:22 PM]ooooooooooooooooh man, I thought if he said:"I'm gonna give you something from me" that he will perform now he's new single but what was is it? shaq??? who cares about shaq??? damn!!![/quote] Exactly man...especially since he waz building it up as somethin really big. How is introducing Shaq 2 the stage a "give-back" from Will? Maybe he should have said it in a different way. :dunno:

Blah, I'm disappointed.

Urgh...I can't believe I sat thru' that either...but I did, and it waz weird 2 see FP do the "lean back" and watch him nod his head 2 "Get Low" and Petey Pablo. When Will said he waz gonna give somethin 2 us, I actually thought he waz gonna perform 4 a second. Instead, he introduces Shaq 2 the stage with him. There were some ups 2 the event tho', a great performance by Alicia Keys + Stevie Wonder, and they ended the show with Outkast doin a few trax. I actually saw the pre-show just 2 see if Will would mention ANYTHING about the album or any music info, but he didn't. It waz a boring show. Will waz actually introduced on the stage as "the star of the upcoming movie Shark Tale". If you're disappointed right now cuz u missed the show and didn't see Will perform or talk about music, u shouldn't be...cuz he didn't do any of it.

Japanese kangaroo, which is what they needed 2 give Mottola 2 get the special underwater vehicle. They also gathered grains of sand before they left then quickly headed back 2 the pier. They gave Mottola the items and he...

As they landed the plane, a wild goat came raging at them. The girls dodged it and the goat knocked itself on the plane. They clipped off it's toenail and headed 2 the Sahara desert...

Thanx, that's great!

There goes P.Diddy following Will again :cya:

[quote=lambertj3,Aug 29 2004, 09:40 AM]dave chapele should host with chris rock it would be off the hook funny[/quote] That would be hilarious...2 bad there won't be a host 4 the VMA's this year tho'.

Yep, and in a few days the wait will be over :thumb:

Let's hope not.

...a magical talking palm tree that told her the only way 2 hear Will Smith's "Switch" is 2 search 4 a secret recording studio hidden somewhere in the ocean, which contains a copy of the record.

Always good 2 see these. That 2nd pic with Jack Black on the end will never get old.

This site actually has a section with all JJ+FP samples. "I'm All That" samples Rick James' "Give It To Me Baby"! Welcome 2 the board!!

Yeah, and the game will probably be over with one reply anyways. :dunno:

[quote=Da Brakes,Aug 28 2004, 03:20 PM]      Anyone used to watch 'California Dreams'??  I was hooked!![/quote] Sly Winkle!

"The Best of Ricky Martin". Suddenly...