The Real Thing : Jill Scott Words & Sounds, Vol. 3 (Deluxe Edition): A Soulful Masterpiece of Love & Authenticity
Album Overview Jill Scott
Jill Scott delivers a 19-track tour de force with The Real Thing: Words & Sounds, Vol. 3 (Deluxe Edition), a brilliant exploration of love, sensuality, and self-discovery. This fearless album blends neo-soul, jazz, and spoken word into a timeless celebration of Black womanhood and emotional truth.
Key Highlights : Jill Scott
🔥 19 Soul-Stirring Tracks – A perfect mix of passion, poetry, and musical genius
🎶 Legendary Collaborations – Featuring George Duke & Mike Phillips
💿 Lyrics That Resonate – Raw, sensual, and unapologetically honest
🏆 Grammy-Winning Artistry – Jill Scott at her most vulnerable and powerful
Tracklist: The The Real Thing Experience
- Let It Be (Intro) – A soothing invitation to surrender
- The Real Thing – Authentic love in its purest form
- Hate On Me – A defiant anthem against negativity
- Come See Me – Seductive and playful
- Crown Royal – Luxurious love-making music
- Epiphany – A sudden revelation of love
- My Love – Deep, unwavering devotion
- Insomnia – Restless passion
- How It Makes You Feel – Emotional introspection
- Only You – Heartfelt dedication
- Whenever You’re Around (feat. George Duke) – Jazz-infused romance
- Celibacy Blues – Playful yet relatable frustration
- Imagination/Crown Royal Suite – Extended musical journey
- Rightness (feat. Mike Phillips) – Smooth saxophone magic
- Golden (Live) – Uplifting live performance
- The Fact Is (I Need You) [Live] – Raw, emotional finale
The Story Behind the Album
The Real Thing is more than music—it’s a love letter to Black women and soul music lovers.
- “Hate On Me” became a cultural anthem for self-confidence
- “Crown Royal” redefined sensual R&B with its sultry sophistication
- Live tracks showcase Jill’s unmatched vocal power and stage presence
This album heals, empowers, and seduces in equal measure.
Why This Album Still Matters
✔ Vocals That Command – Jill’s rich tone + poetic delivery = perfection
✔ Timeless Themes – Love, self-worth, and pleasure never go out of style
✔ Musical Diversity – From neo-soul to jazz to spoken word