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March 4, 2011

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Following a recently settled, tumultuous legal battle with previous label Hidden Beach -- which found her countersuing the label's claim that she exited halfway through a six-album deal last year -- singer/songwriter Jill Scott has signed a distribution deal with Warner Brothers Records.

"I've always looked to empower my fans through my message of love, independence and strength," comments Jill. "A lot has gone on in my life since my last album, so I'm extremely excited to share the new music with all of the people that have supported me these past ten plus years. This album is very revealing, and I can't wait for everyone to hear it."

"As the music industry evolves, the relationship between artist, management and label is constantly changing," comments Shawn Gee of Sports & Entertainment Financial Group, Jill's business partner. "Foregoing the traditional formula and strategically creating a true partnership amongst us all, I have to commend Warner Bros. for recognizing Jill's worldwide brand and acting on it."

Warner Bros. Records CEO Todd Moscowitz states, "Jill Scott is a masterful performer with a proven artistry across film, TV and music. We are thrilled at the prospects with this partnership and eager to steward the next phase of this uber-talented artist's career."

Scott is currently in the studio working on her upcoming album, [i]The Light of the Sun[i], which is slated for an early summer release. While details about the set are still under wraps, the Grammy Award-winning singer gave fans a sneak peek of what to expect when she performed a track from the project during her 20-city national arena tour with Maxwell last year.