Three-time Grammy Award winning singer and actress, Jill Scott, has entered into a distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records. Congratulations Jill! Read more about the deal after the jump…

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“The unique relationship with the iconic label bolsters the Jill Scott brand into the next phase of her successful career. Jill’s eagerly awaited fourth studio album, The Light Of The Sun will be released later this year.

“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 reveals, “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.”

Currently in the studio putting the final touches on The Light Of The Sun, a sneak preview was most recently given to the hundreds of thousands that packed her widely successful 20-city national arena tour with Grammy Award winning singer Maxwell. The powerful duo sold out full arenas throughout the country, including New York City’s legendary Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles’s Staples Center. Fans can expect to hear even more off the new album when Jill headlines the upcoming Essence Music Festival alongside Kanye West and Mary J. Blige, July 4th weekend.”