Millie Scott, born in Savannah, Georgia, in 1971, is an American R&B singer. She began her musical journey singing gospel before transitioning to jazz. In 1971, she formed the group Quiet Elegance with Lois Reeves and Frankie Gearing. The trio toured with The Temptations and signed to Hi Records in 1972, releasing several singles. After moving to New York, Scott was enticed to move to Detroit by The Temptations, where she has remained ever since. In 1986, Scott was signed to D&B Productions in Detroit, helmed by Bruce Nazarian. This led to her solo breakthrough "Prisoner of Love" (1986), which peaked at Number 52 in the UK Singles Chart. Scott made numerous appearances on the UK Channel 4 television programme Solid Soul alongside other R&B acts such as Loose Ends and Ruby Turner. Scott's moderate success in the US Billboard R&B chart during the 1980s was marked by her distinctive voice and soulful performances. Her music, characterized by its blend of R&B and jazz influences, resonated with audiences both in the United States and internationally.
