Jill Scott is making a music comeback just in time for Valentine’s Day. The singer announced her sixth album, titled To Whom This May Concern, will be released Feb. 13 via the Orchard.

A press release notes that the new album finds Scott “leaning heavily into the power of connectivity, humanity, and collective home” and reflects the Grammy winner’s “grit and grace, grounded in her lifelong commitment to inspire, uplift, and remind us that sometimes the most powerful magic is simply showing up with love, truth, and with always a song in heart.”

Here’s more on Scott’s announcement and how fans are reacting to her return to music.

Scott shared a teaser for the project in December

According to Rated R&B, Scott first teased the project on social media, and on Dec. 22, she shared a teaser confirming new music is on the way.

“The inspiration has finally manifested and the countdown to greatness has officially begun. Stay tuned,” she wrote in the post’s caption.

The “Golden” singer officially announced To Whom This May Concern on Friday, revealing its February release date and thanking fans for their patience.

She captioned the post, “Finally my new album entitled TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN drops Feb. 13th!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE and THANK YOU for your patience and your listening ears. Presave link available in my bio now!”

The album — which features production from DJ Premier, Adam Blackstone, Om’Mas Keith, Camper, Andre Harris, Trombone Shorty, Seige Montracity, Eric Wortham, DW Wright and VT Tolan — is Scott’s first since 2015’s Woman. The 19-track project includes collaborations with Ab-Soul, J.I.D., Tierra Whack and Too Short.

Along with confirmation of the album, Scott released its first single, “Beautiful People,” NME reported. Beginning with soft quips instructing listeners to “listen to everything and every single word,” the song blends ’70s funk with Scott’s powerful vocals and signature R&B sound.

Fans are enthusiastically reacting to the news of Scott’s return to music

On social media, fans appear enthusiastic about Scott’s imminent return to music, with many saying it’s a great way to kick off 2026.