With two weeks to go before his long-awaited album TM103: Hustlerz Ambition drops, Young Jeezy breaks down one of the more unexpected collaborations with Jill Scott, which he describes as a survivors’ anthem.

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Music’s biggest voices saluted black women in business, politics, entertainment, sports, and community service at BET’s second annual “Black Girls Rock!” event, honoring Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar, Taraji P. Henson, Tatyana Ali, and more.

Erykah Badu kicked off the festivities by beat-boxing and adding her own instrumentation to “Appletree.” Melanie Fiona showed off her powerful pipes with her new song “This Time,” newcomer Elle Varner stepped into the spotlight with “Only Wanna Give It to You,” and Estelle said “Thank You” with her Akon-penned single.

Soul diva Jill Scott delivered a spoken word performance of “Womanifesto” and empowered her fellow ladies with “Hate on Me.” And Mary J. Blige closed out the inspiring evening with “Just Fine” and “My Life.”

Get lifted with the ladies of R&B by watching the performances below.

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Jill Scott is looking for a quick fix in the sensual video for “So Gone (What My Mind Says),” the latest single off her fourth album Light of the Sun. The Philly songstress enlists the adult services of Diamond Chip Dick, played by Paul Wall, when she’s feeling lonely.

“It’s a song about a girl who is being celibate because she’s respecting herself and trying to do something completely different. In the meantime, she’s still a boss and she could use a little [sex],” explained Scott. “She gets a phone call from her girlfriend who says, ‘Why don’t you call Diamond Chip Dick?’ Diamond Chip Dick is a service where they come and please you and take the trash out when they leave. But it’s too good. She’s gotten Dickmatized. Paul Wall plays the gentleman from the Diamond Chip Dick company. He basically says what he does that’s got her sprung.”

Scott will join Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, and more at “VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul,” airing December 19.

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Jill Scott pours out her heart in the video for “Hear My Call,” a cut off her chart-topping album The Light of the Sun. The teary-eyed songstress pleads for healing from above in the simple visuals. Jill will turn up the volume by releasing the provocative “So Gone (What My Mind Says)” featuring Paul Wall as her official second single. For now, follow the tracks of her tears.

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Jill Scott is heating up the summer with a nationwide “Block Party.” The soul songstress will headline the month-long Budweiser Superfest tour beginning later this month.

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Jill Scott showed off her vocal and acting chops, performing with actor Idris Elba at the BET Awards 2011. The lady in red transformed the stage into a lounge, performing a steamy version of “Rolling Hills” off her newly released album The Light of the Sun.

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Jill Scott gives into temptation on “So Gone (What My Mind Says),” a racy collaboration with Paul Wall from her new album The Light of the Sun, in stores Tuesday. The Philly songstress enlists the adult services of Diamond Chip Dick—enter Paul Wall—when she’s feeling lonely. After a steamy night of passion, she’s hooked.

“It’s a song about a girl who is being celibate because she’s respecting herself and trying to do something completely different. In the meantime, she’s still a boss and she could use a little [sex],” explains Scott. “She gets a phone call from her girlfriend who says, ‘Why don’t you call Diamond Chip Dick?’ Diamond Chip Dick is a service where they come and please you and take the trash out when they leave. But it’s too good. She’s gotten Dickmatized. Paul Wall plays the gentleman from the Diamond Chip Dick company. He basically says what he does that’s got her sprung.”

Find out what happens when the doors are closed.

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Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton celebrate love in the uplifting video for “So in Love,” their duet from Scott’s upcoming album The Light of the Sun, rising June 21. The soul singers get high on love after attending a wedding, sharing their happiness with everyone around them.

“It’s a beautiful video, old images of love and young images of love—having a good time,” Anthony told Rap-Up.com. “There’s some special moments where she tries to battle me and stuff.”

This one’s sure to leave you with a smile on your face.

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