Guardian Music — In the 70s and 80s, Gil Scott-Heron's music was a mesmerising mix of wry poetry and politics and he became known as 'the godfather of rap' and 'the black Bob Dylan'. But then he got into drugs and, not so long ago, it looked like he was finished. Now... more info

Allmusic Blog — I’m New Here is a shock. It’s a wallop filled with big nasty beats, a wide range of sonic atmospheres, and more — sometimes unintentional — autobiographical intimacy than we’ve heard from Gil Scott-Heron than ever before. Produced by XL Rec... more info

Guardian Music — You may have noticed that, as of last week, our podcast has had a bit of a makeover. Alexis Petridis is in the presenter's chair, and we've got more live sessions and new features in the pipeline. But that doesn't mean we won't still be doing what we... more info

MTV.com News — 'I could really care less about where I sit on the plane,' he blogs about a rumored altercation over plane seats.By James Montgomery Kanye West Photo: Michael Caulfied/ WireImage Kanye West may be keeping a low profile in the wake of Septe... more info

Guardian Music — (XL)In his 1970s heyday, the poet-musician dubbed The Godfather of rap would rail about substance abuse on The ­Bottle and Angel Dust. However, for most of the last decade, his life has mirrored those songs: arrests, imprisonment and drug-dependen... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — When someone mentions there’s a new Gil Scott-Heron album coming out, you sit up and take notice. On February 9th, XL Records will release I’m New Here, Scott-Heron’s first new album in over 14 years. Produced by XL’s owner, Richard Russell, ... more info

NME — Echo & The Bunnymen, Gil Scott Heron and Hot Chip are also on the bill more info

All About Jazz — GIL SCOTT-HERON TO RELEASE I'M NEW HERE FEBRUARY 9 Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron will release his first album in 15 years on February 9, titled I'm New Here. As if he never left, Gil continues to throw down the gauntlet; challenging us to get... more info

Nialler9 — As I enthused last week I’m New Here is Gil Scott-Heron’s first new album in 16 years and I described it as “a mix of spoken word, futuristic blues, dark-stained socio-political life and poetic ruminations. The man above still sounds as inspire... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Late last month we brought you the skateboard gang video for Gil Scott-Heron's "Me and the Devil", a track from the forthcoming I'm New Here, which is due out February 9 via XL. If you can't wait that long, you're in luck. You can stream the entirety... more info