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Jill Scott Says 'Hear My Call' And We Listen
Jill Scott has always managed to capture in song what many of us want to say but can't find the words. We feel her because she's a reflection of us every time she sings of liking, lusting, loving, losing. "Hear My Call" is the latest in a line of songs from Jill that sounds as if it could be from our diaries, personal blogs or prayers. She debuted this song on the 41st NAACP Image Awards (performance video after the bounce) a few weeks ago, and although I heard the song then, I didn't really listen until yesterday and it brought tears to my eyes. Jill is broken and vulnerable, pleading to God for a healing after love has left her raw. Been there, done that and now I have this song to add to the soundtrack of my life. This isn't the first single from The Light of the Sun, but it will be included on the new collection. If you're feeling this as much as I am, then you can download it from the NAACP website with all proceeds going directly the NAACP for Haiti Fund. [H/T: PBB]
Jill Scott: "Hear My Call"
Jill Scott "Hear My Call" [Download]
Tags: audio, haiti, jill scott, naacp
Comments
This is a beautiful song. It's the prayer for many hurting people who listens to it. There's a deep message in the words to the song and those who listen, will be blessed if you allow God to heal your broken heart.
Russell L. | June 21, 2010 6:32 PM | PermalinkI can't wait until her new cd comes out with this new song. I refuse to download. I want Jill to get all the credit this song deserves.
Deneen Jones | June 20, 2010 8:50 AM | PermalinkLove this song. She did it last night at Philips Arena and put it down. Can't wait for the new album!
The Black Art Depot | June 13, 2010 8:38 PM | Permalinkthis is a great song
Lynn GLenn | May 13, 2010 4:54 PM | PermalinkI come here everyday to listen to this track. I love it!
Kevin Skorpion | March 25, 2010 8:29 PM | Permalinkwork sista work. This voice is gold.
Golden Ear | March 13, 2010 12:01 PM | PermalinkI love this song! I bought it from the NAACP website.
DiamondTeddyBear | March 12, 2010 4:12 PM | PermalinkI bought the live version on the NAACP website but is there any way to purchase the studio version as well?
suga | March 11, 2010 9:13 PM | Permalink*falls out in Starbucks*
I buy my Max/Jilly tix this morning and now I see this near the end of the day...those "please's" at the end...BE STILL MY HEART.
"Jill Scott has always managed to capture in song what many of us want to say but can't find the words. We feel her because she's a reflection of us every time she sings of liking, lusting, loving, losing."
Butta, you summed her up perfectly :)
suga | March 11, 2010 8:46 PM | PermalinkI am deeply touched... wow...very beautiful...
nujazzspirit | March 11, 2010 4:24 PM | PermalinkThis song is hauntingly beautiful. She's singing that from deep deep inside. God I love this woman.
And she looked stunning at the Image Awards.
Vivrant Thang | March 11, 2010 3:36 PM | Permalinkdamn the song...Jill is one fine ass big boned sista! I dont usually check for thick sistas like Jill but hot damn she fine, lawd have mercy...........................
stoneyisland | March 11, 2010 1:46 PM | PermalinkThis song is a CHILLING metaphor for the disaster in Haiti. If she's feeling that kind of turmoil in her personal life she certainly presented it in a graceful manner. Tragic and beautiful at the same time.
JAY | March 11, 2010 12:56 PM | Permalinkwow..done only like Jill Scott can..I heart Jill!! New album hurry up please!
miss concrete jungle | March 11, 2010 12:38 PM | Permalinki would i wasnt the only 1 feeling this... i was looking up info about her new album + i stumbled onto the youtube clip 2 days ago... + i thought "my love" was something serious... sorrow, driven near the end of your rope of faith in love, pleading that this pain be swept away somehow... yeah, im a brotha + yeah, i teared up while watching her face twist in unbearable hurt as she sobs "please..." with what seems like her last bit of breath + hope. her vulnerability + ability to express this bitter honest side of emotion makes her so strong in my eyes... + thats only 1 of the numerous reasons why i love jilly from philly.
dwjbrown | March 11, 2010 11:35 AM | PermalinkAll I want to know is who is this new album being released by? Jill has supposedly left Hidden Beach last year and they are now suing the hell out of her.
baybruh | March 11, 2010 11:28 AM | PermalinkIntrospective song. Had to listen to it twice for it to really hit home.
Soulrific | March 11, 2010 11:28 AM | Permalink