Jill Scott is a Grammy Award-winning American singer, songwriter, model, and actress known for her rich and soulful voice. She first gained fame in the early 2000s with her debut album, 'Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1,' which merged R&B, soul, and jazz influences. Trivia: Jill Scott was inspired by the works of poets like Maya Angelou and is also an accomplished poet herself.