Name: Free Will
Brand: Gil Scott-Heron

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HIQLP023

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Limited edition

Release date

2015-01-01

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Gil Scott-Heron

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Funk / Soul

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Ace Records

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's second album, "Pieces Of A Man", showed that his collaboration with musical partner Brian Jackson was very special. The record contained some of Gil's most revered songs, including 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised', 'Home Is Where The Hatred Is' and the title track. Although not a hit, it was a big enough success to warrant a follow-up, but when the time came Gil was unsure. With more books than albums to his name, he thought his future may have been as a writer, but Brian Jackson and producer Bob Thiele convinced him otherwise, and in March 1972 "Free Will" was recorded.

Free Will

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