I'm New Here
Xl Recordings
SOUL/FUNK
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
American poet, musician, and author GIL SCOTT-HERON came to prominence in the late 60s and early 70s and is cited as a supreme influence on countless hip-hop vocalists and producers. Watch the BBC documentary (featuring MOS DEF, CHUCK D and more) here.
In 1971 he laid out the blueprint for the whole rap genre with his slinky, bad-ass anthem “The Revolution Would Not Be Televised”. Despite an incredible and influential body of work, he has not released an album since the ‘90s and ‘I’m New Here’ is his first in 13 years.
Produced by XL label owner Richard Russell, ‘I’m New Here’ sees Gil reflecting on his life with his trademark vocal power and insight, sharing his visions among Russell’s flickering, electronic soundscapes. The album is brave, contemporary and quintessentially Gil Scott-Heron.
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MP3 ALBUM |
#XLCD471 |
$16.99 |
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CD |
XLCD471 |
$24.95 |
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