Name: We're New Here
Brand: Gil Scott Heron

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Limited edition

Release date

2011-02-21

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PIAS

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634904051716

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Gil Scott Heron

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Funk / Soul

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Young 

US singer, spoken-word artist, activist and author Gil Scott-Heron was born on April 1, 1949 in Chicago, IL. He passed away on May 27, 2011 in New York, NY. Known for his influential work as a spoken word soul performer during the late 1960s and early 1970s, Scott-Heron collaborated with musician Brian Jackson to create a fusion of jazz, blues and soul music. His lyrics addressed social and political issues of the time in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles. His recordings influenced genres like hip hop and neo soul.

Scott-Heron's most well-known composition "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" is often associated with black militant activism. His unique proto-rap style has been praised by Allmusic as having influenced a generation of hip-hop artists.

With his mixed heritage of Black American (maternal) and Jamaican (paternal) descent, Gil Scott-Heron left an indelible mark on the music industry through his powerful words and musical talents.

Gil Scott-Heron

In February 2010, Gil Scott-Heron released 'I'm New Here', his first album in thirteen years, and sadly his last. Produced by XL Recordings head Richard Russell during various studio sessions in New York, the album was enthusiastically received by fans and critics alike. So what happens when one of the most exciting young producers around reworks one of the most acclaimed albums from a true legend? the result is Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie XX's 'We're New Here' which sees jamie xx remixing thirteen tracks from the original 'i'm new here' album sessions.

We're New Here

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