3 Things to Know About Erykah Badu Replacing Jill Scott on 'You Got Me'

Jill Scott originally wrote and recorded the chorus and bridge for ‘You Got Me.’ Her vocals were part of the song’s early version.

MCA Records insisted on re-recording her parts with Erykah Badu. The label believed Badu’s voice would give the track more commercial appeal.

The switch was a label decision, not a creative one. Jill Scott’s original contribution was replaced despite her writing and recording the parts first.