Judith Hill

A gutsy, nuanced vocalist and an accomplished songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, Judith Hill is likely the only musician who can cite Elton John, Spike Lee, Prince, and Michael Jackson among those who have sought out her talent. One of the highest-profile background singers of her generation, she got her start in the early 2000s and established solo career with the soundtrack to Lee's Red Hook Summer (2012). Her discography of refined and creative albums includes the charting, Prince-produced Back in Time (2015), Golden Child (2018), and Baby, I'm Hollywood! (2021). Hill starred in the Academy Award- and Grammy-winning 20 Feet from Stardom, the documentary film showcasing the under-acknowledged work of backup singers. She released the long-player Letters from a Black Widow in April 2024. A funky soul- and gospel-tinged passion play, it was written, arranged, and performed by Hill, her rhythm section, and selected guests.