Jamila Woods

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jamila Woods
Occupation	Soul Singer
Date Of Birth	Oct 6, 1989(1989-10-06)
Age	35
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Libra

Jamila Woods Biography

Jamila Woods is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on October 6, 1989 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. She is a singer, poet, and teacher best known for her song “Blk Girl Soldier” as well as her collaboration with Chance, the Rapper, on “Sunday Candy”. In 2012, she published her first poetry book, The Truth About Dolls.

She was also featured in “White Privilege II”, a web series by She was also featured on “White Privilege II” by Macklemore..

After completing studies at Brown, Woods and classmate Owen Hill formed soul- pop band Milo and Otis, or M&O, which released two albums: The Joy in 2012 and Almost Us in 2014. The song “Lift Up” on the band’s debut album features Chance the Rapper. M&O disbanded in 2014. Woods is widely known for her other collaborative works with Chance the Rapper on the hit song “Sunday Candy” from the album Surf as well as “Blessings” from Coloring Book. Woods is also featured on the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis song “White Privilege II”. In January 2016, Woods signed to Chicago’s independent hip-hop label, Closed Sessions. In that same year Woods released her debut solo album titled, “HEAVN”. Following that album in May of 2019, she released the album, “LEGACY! LEGACY!” Each song is named after a prolific black creator.

In 2012, Jamila Woods published her first chapbook, entitled The Truth About Dolls. Her work can be found in the anthologies The Breakbeat Poets: New American Poetry in the Age of Hip-Hop (2015), Courage: Daring Poems for Gutsy Girls (2014), and The UnCommon Core: Contemporary Poems for Learning & Living (2013). Her influences include Lucille Clifton, Gwendolyn Brooks, Toni Morrison, and Frida Kahlo.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Jamila Woods Net Worth

Jamila Woods is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jamila Woods 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began singing in church, and she is now a Brown University graduate.

As the associate artistic director for Young Chicago Authors (a non-profit poetry-based organization), she has been a part of their work.

Jamila Woods (born October 6, 1989) is a Chicago-based American singer, songwriter and poet. Woods is a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep and Brown University, where she received a BA in Africana Studies and Theater & Performance Studies. Her work focuses on themes of Black ancestry, Black feminism, and Black identity, with recurring emphases on self-love and the City of Chicago.

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Jamila Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jamila Woods celebrates birthday on October 6 of every year.

Where does Jamila Woods live?

Jamila Woods (born October 6, 1989) is a Chicago -based American singer, songwriter and poet.

Where is Jamila Woods from?

Beverly, Chicago, IL

How old is Jamila Woods?

32 years (October 6, 1989)

Is Jamila Woods from Chicago?

Poet and vocalist Jamila Woods was raised in Chicago, IL and graduated from Brown University, where she earned a BA in Africana Studies and Theatre & Performance Studies. Influenced by Lucille Clifton and Gwendolyn Brooks, much of her writing explores blackness, womanhood & the city of Chicago.

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