American singer-songwriter and actress Jill Scott is set to embark on a world tour, with South Africa being one of the countries on her itinerary. The musician recently released her new album, “To Whom This May Concern”, which marks her return to the music scene after a decade-long hiatus. In a post on her social media accounts, Scott announced that it was time for her fans to experience the full vision of her new music live, stating “Beautiful People!! You have had time to digest the new music and now it is time to experience the full vision! To Whom This May Concern tour will be coming to a city near you. Be sure to get your tickets. Presale begins tomorrow, March 10 @ 10AMest.”
Scott’s concert series is scheduled to kick off in June in Nashville, Tennessee, and will conclude in November in Cape Town, South Africa. The tour will undoubtedly be a showcase of her new album, which features a star-studded lineup of collaborations with artists such as Ab-Soul, J.I.D, and Too $hort, as well as productions by the likes of DJ Premier and Andre Harris. According to the Wikipedia page of Jill Scott, her music style is a unique blend of hip-hop, jazz, and spoken word.
Jill Scott’s Music Style
Scott’s music has been widely praised for its soulful and introspective nature, with her latest album being no exception. The nineteen-track album is a testament to her growth as an artist and her ability to craft music that resonates with her audience. With the release of “To Whom This May Concern”, Scott is once again poised to make waves in the music industry, and her upcoming tour is highly anticipated by fans around the world.
International Artists in South Africa
Scott is not the only international artist set to perform in South Africa this year. Other notable acts include Boyz II Men, who will be returning to the country in May, and rapper J. Cole, who is scheduled to perform at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg in December. Additionally, Doja Cat will be performing at the Global Citizen’s Move Afrika concert in March. This influx of international talent is a testament to South Africa’s thriving music scene and its appeal to artists from around the world.
For fans of Jill Scott, the opportunity to see her perform live is a rare treat. Her last performance in South Africa was in 2024 at the DStv Delicious Festival, where she had the audience singing along to her hits. With her new album and upcoming tour, Scott is sure to delight her fans once again. Here are some of the key details about the tour:
- Concert series starts in June in Nashville, Tennessee
- Concludes in November in Cape Town, South Africa
- New album “To Whom This May Concern” features collaborations with Ab-Soul, J.I.D, and Too $hort
- Productions by DJ Premier and Andre Harris
