Quick Read
- Jill Scott released her sixth studio album, ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ on February 13, 2026.
- This is her first album in over 11 years, following 2015’s ‘Woman.’
- The album explores modern issues and features collaborations with artists like Ab-Soul, JID, and Too $hort.
- Scott cited a “creative break” and personal life changes, including perimenopause and raising a teenager, for the hiatus.
- Key tracks include the R&B hit “Pressha,” the house-inspired “Right Here Right Now,” and the reflective “The Math.”
PHILADELPHIA (Azat TV) – Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Jill Scott has officially released her sixth studio album, To Whom This May Concern, marking her first collection of new music in over 11 years. The highly anticipated project, available worldwide since February 13, 2026, signals a significant return for the neo-soul innovator, who last released a full-length album in 2015.
Scott’s latest offering arrives through her independent Blues Babe imprint, in partnership with Human Re Sources and The Orchard, and is accessible across multiple formats including digital streaming, CD, and a special limited-edition gold vinyl LP. The album has been noted by critics and fans for its “communal” feel, described by Scott as an invitation to celebrate shared humanity through lush jazz textures and resonant bass lines, according to YouKnowIGotSoul.
A Decade-Long Creative Pause Ends for Jill Scott
The release of To Whom This May Concern follows a period of over a decade since Scott’s last album, Woman, which, like its 2011 predecessor The Light of the Sun, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Speaking on her extended hiatus, Scott explained that she took a “creative break,” citing personal life changes such as experiencing perimenopause and raising a teenager as factors influencing her time away from the recording studio. “I have to fill me up so I can fill Jill Scott,” she told Billboard, emphasizing the importance of personal replenishment for her artistic output.
This new album is an exploratory effort, with Scott directing her energy toward a plethora of modern issues. The lead single, “Pressha,” has already become a Top 10 R&B radio hit, tackling societal expectations with her signature lyrical depth. Another standout track, “Right Here Right Now,” produced by Om’Mas Keith, pays homage to house music and DJ culture, showcasing Scott’s diverse musical influences. Glide Magazine highlighted “The Math” as a track where Scott attempts to make sense of contemporary times, exploring how society arrived at its current state with “silk-lined melodies over a simplistic, ambient instrumental.”
Collaborations and Diverse Sounds on To Whom This May Concern
True to her reputation for collaborative artistry, Jill Scott curated a diverse lineup of guests and producers for To Whom This May Concern. The album features appearances from acclaimed artists such as Ab-Soul, JID, Tierra Whack, and Bay Area legend Too $hort. Production credits include industry heavyweights like Adam Blackstone, DJ Premier, Camper, Andre Harris, Om’Mas Keith, Seige Monstracity, Trombone Shorty, Eric Wortham, DW Wright, and VT Tolan. This extensive list of collaborators contributes to the album’s varied sound, which reportedly leaps from enticing Hip-hop collaborations to emotionally layered jazz balladry.
Beyond her musical return, Scott has also been active in other creative endeavors. She is slated to reprise her celebrated role in a new installment of Why Did I Get Married? for Netflix and recently made an appearance on ABC’s hit series Abbott Elementary. These ventures indicate a broader engagement with storytelling and performance, complementing her renewed focus on music.
The release of ‘To Whom This May Concern’ underscores Jill Scott’s enduring artistic relevance and her commitment to addressing contemporary themes through her unique blend of neo-soul, jazz, and R&B, reinforcing her status as a vital voice in music after a period of personal and creative reflection.