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Neo-soul legend has lived a lot of life since releasing her last album, but most importantly, she’s healed herself—and her family.

“I’m taking time to navigate my kids’ existence and to get my mother together and make sure she’s good,” she tells ELLE. “I took time to grieve my father. I’ve taken time to learn how to live better than I was before.” All that living fed into ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ Scott’s first album in over a decade, her third as an independent artist, and nearly 26 years into the Philly native’s career.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Scott speaks to ELLE about her “spirit-driven” journey to her latest work, the state of the music industry at large, and her status as an R&B “OG”: “I feel valid in these streets ... I’ve earned my stripes.” Read the full interview at the link in bio.

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