Tapped to make a guest appearance on Lupe Fiasco’s conceptual track about viewing the chaos of the world from inside a giant robot, Jill opens the song performing a jazzy call and response with the track’s chorus sampled from Günter Kallmann Chor’s “ Daydream.” As the tension builds, she ends the song belting out intensely, further showcasing her skill as a vocal powerhouse and an instant upgrade to any song.Įrykah Badu, Angie Stone, Queen Latifah & Bahamadia - “Funk You Up! (Love of My Life Remix)” (2003)įor her remix to “ Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)” Erykah Badu recruits Queen Latifah, Angie Stone, and Bahamadia for a funky, catchy revision of the song.

Lupe Fiasco & Jill Scott - “Daydreamin’” (2006) Produced by the late, great J Dilla, the “Come Close” remix is a sonic tribute to “ Bonita Applebum.” Common, Q-Tip, and Pharrell share the mic, kicking game smoothly, while Erykah beautifully reimagines Mary’s chorus from the original. Blige’s “ Come Close” is a classic in its own right, but the remix is an equally fly and unique take on this beloved tune.

Packed with references to well-known and obscure Philly icons, “We Live In Philly” is a curveball that finds Jill and Jeff showing their hometown some serious love.Ĭommon, Erykah Badu, Pharrell, & Q-Tip - “Come Close” (Remix) (Closer) (2002)Ĭommon and Mary J. Taking its musical cues from Roy Ayers’ jazz-funk classic “ We Live In Brooklyn, Baby,” Jill Scott paints a surrealistic portrait of a magical block party in the 215. “We Live In Philly” showcases Jill’s abilities when working in the spoken word form. For his 2001 album Best By Far, Omar enlisted Erykah for this funky, breezy cover of William DeVaughn’s classic “ Be Thankful for What You Got.” Badu and Omar’s voices blend beautifully, making this a lovely update of an old favorite.ĭJ Jazzy Jeff & Jill Scott “We Live In Philly” (2002)Įarly in her career, Jill Scott made noise at open mic nights in Philadelphia as both a singer and a poet. The king of UK Soul, London-based vocalist Omar Lye-Fook has collaborated with R&B giants such as Angie Stone, Caron Wheeler, and Stevie Wonder. Omar Lye-Fook & Erykah Badu “Be Thankful” (2000) Scott sends the track into overdrive with an incredibly playful, slightly coy vocal chorus. Over a colorful, uptempo instrumental that fuses hip-hop with the feel of big band-era Swing, Common pens a loving tribute to powerful music.

“I Am Music” is a powerful cut from Common’s divisive neo-psychedelic opus Electric Circus. Common & Jill Scott - “I Am Music” (2002)

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