Hidden Beach To Release “The Original Jill Scott – From The Vault Vol. 1” on Aug. 30th, 2011
Things may seem darkest just before dawn, but light and hope always break anew. A reminder of the abundance of good in the world – and our ability to channel it and make it grow — is as welcome as an ocean breeze. World-renowned label Hidden Beach Entertainment continue in their tradition of quality music with the unveiling of a musical sanctuary, a trove of aural treasure designed to refresh our souls and remind us of the positivity available through artistry. Prepare yourself for an unparalleled artistic gift: the CD Hidden Beach presents: The Original Jill Scott From The Vault Vol. 1, a jaw-dropping collection of mostly unreleased music performed by the inimitable Grammy® Award winning Philly singer, songwriter, poet, and actress – Jill Scott. This spectacular collection – due August 30, 2011 — offers new tracks, alternate versions, bonus material, and unknown classics that will impress new fans of Scott’s screen work and thoroughly thrill those who have followed Scott’s career since her stunning 2000 Hidden Beach debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words + Sounds, Vol. 1. The music contained within the new collection represents the essence of Jill Scott’s artistic gifts, and is a conduit to healing on both the personal and community levels.
“We’ve always maintained that Jill was one of the most talented artists of her generation. Our agreement with Jill to open up the vault and share the treasures inside with her fans is a huge win for music lovers everywhere,” states Hidden Beach CEO Steve McKeever. “Our special project, along with her recently released studio album, effectively end a long Jill Scott drought with a monsoon of artistry at its best.”
The deluge was kicked off with Jill’s glorious version of the Bill Withers’ classic “Lovely Day,” enthusiastically endorsed by the Withers family who had hoped she would one day record the song. Produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff, the tune shows off Scott’s powerful lower vocal register and her notable capacity for injecting authenticity and raw emotion into every syllable she sings. The tune’s powerful message is being accompanied into the market with the launch of a brand-new “Do Good. Feel Better. Have A Lovely Day” campaign, in which fans are encouraged to perform random acts of kindness and engage in volunteerism within their communities. This pay-it-forward approach is in keeping with both the corporate good will mission of Hidden Beach and Jill’s own sense of humanitarianism