Gil Scott-Heron: April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011

Funk legend Gil Scott-Heron has been outputting his brand of soul for upwards of 40 years. With his 2010 release I’m New Here, the 61-year-old [...]

I’m New Here, the widely praised first album in over 15 from Gil Scott-Heron came out February 9th on XL Recordings. Now Nas has stepped into [...]

It’s always great to hear a seasoned musical veteran reflect on his career. But whereas Johnny Cash returned to a stripped-down classic sound, Gil Scott-Heron adapts perfectly with the times on his first album in 15 years, I’m New Here.