Jill Scott is riding high with her new chart-topping album Light Of The Sun, now you can fall “So In Love” with the soul singer live in person. Scott’s Summer Block Party Tour, sponsored by Budweiser, will be making its way around the country starting July 26, and the 17-date sprawl will feature Anthony Hamilton and Mint Condition on the lineup, as well as Doug E. Fresh and DJ Jazzy Jeff. (Yes, that DJ Jazzy Jeff.) Dates below.

Jill Scott – Summer Block Party Tour Dates


July 26 – Boston – Bank of America Pavilion
July 28 – New York – Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
July 30 – Detroit – DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 31 – Chicago – Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
Aug. 3 – Cleveland – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica (formerly Nautica Pavilion)
Aug. 4 – St. Louis – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 6 – Philadelphia – Susquehanna Bank Center
Aug. 7 – Washington, D.C. – Verizon Center
Aug. 10 – Los Angeles – Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk
Aug. 14 – Oakland – Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord
Aug. 17 – Memphis – FedExForum
Aug. 19 – Atlanta – Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Aug. 21 – Virginia Beach – Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
Aug. 23 – Raleigh – Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Aug. 24 – Charlotte – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
Aug. 27 – Dallas – Gexa Energy Pavilion
Aug. 28 – Houston – Reliant Arena

With a new album, Light Of The Sun, on the way, Jilly from Philly took it back to her roots and teamed with fellow Philly native Eve for the new single "Shame."

CNN recently caught up with Jill Scott on the set for her new single "Shame" with fellow Philly native Eve. The single represents a return to Jill's hip hop roots while the video itself represents something a bit more personal.

Shot at the Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center on the city's north side, this is the place where Jill spent her summers as a child and where she began to write poetry. What's special about the shoot is that Jill decided to do the video there after learning the center was on the city's list to be demolished. So Jill and her Blues Babe Foundation swooped in to save the day. Jill paid for a new roof, gym floor and basketball court.

It was ladies’ night at the 5th Annual Black Girls Rock! Awards at the Paradise Theater in New York City’s Bronx borough on Saturday (Oct. 16). Founded by DJ Beverly Bond, the evening honored successful African-American women for their achievements and for being positive role models in their communities. The event, which will be televised for the first time next month, was hosted by actress Nia Long. Musical Director was Kim Burse who also played keys! You might know Kim Burse from working with Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, Ciara, Nelly, and Much More.

Presenters and performers such as Keyshia Cole, Monica, Ciara, Keri Hilson, Fantasia, Estelle, Shontelle, Jill Scott, and Marsha Ambrosius helped pay homage to honorees including Keke Palmer, Raven-Symoné, Ruby Dee, and Missy Elliott, who was presented with her second Visionary Award by collaborator Ciara. “Thank u @ciara u are truely a best friend!!” Missy tweeted at CiCi following the taping.

Take a look at some of the lovely ladies below.

Trey Songz celebrated Independence Day by performing on Day 3 of the ESSENCE Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. He and Mary J. Blige set off sparks when they dueted on their collaboration “We Got Hood Love.” “Just got off stage wit MjB…life is great!! Happy Independence Day, once again. I’m on cloud 99,” an overjoyed Trey tweeted.

Jill Scott, Earth, Wind & Fire, Estelle, and Melanie Fiona also participated in the final day of the festival.