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Get rich or die tryin': how hip-hop changed the world

4883 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom Public Enemy to P Diddy, a new documentary charts how rap became a global phenomenon out of anger, sex and blingIt's 1989 and I'm hangin' tough with my £11.99 skateboard from Argos and a bright yellow Sony Walkman in Stanmore, a leafy suburb of... more info

Readers recommend: songs about eavesdropping – results

4910 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom Pulp's peeping Tom to Gil Scott-Heron's Watergate rap, here are the songs you've been phone-tapping your feet toEavesdropping: the act of secretly listening in to others' conversations, whether accidentally or deliberately.Dr Feelgood, on their ... more info

'Gil Scott-Heron saved my life'

4935 days ago
Guardian MusicAfter a traumatic childhood Abdul Malik Al Nasir seemed to be heading for jail or an early death. Then, at the age of 18, he met the famous poet and musician – with remarkable consequencesMy brother Reynold introduced me to the music of Gil Scott-H... more info

A POET WITH SOUL: THE BALLADS OF GIL SCOTT-HERON

4946 days ago
Soul Sides I wrote a short piece on GSH that I thought hadn’t run yet but, dope as I am, it actually came out on the 2nd. It builds on what I wrote in this post, and tries to go beyond just Scott-Heron’s cultural legacy and get into what he meant as a si... more info

Stream Two New Jamie xx Tracks

4948 days ago
NME - The Daily DownloadIf you're in desperate need of an xx fix while the band work on their new album, try these long-promised tracks from drummer and producer Jamie Smith. Continuing a fine year for him (he's already remixed the late, great Gil Scott Heron's 'I'm New Her... more info

Jamie xx's Debut Solo Single Released Today

4948 days ago
XLR8RHere's some great Monday morning news: The young producer that helped bring us the smooth sounds of The xx, who collaborated with the recently departed Gil Scott-Heron, and whose DJ sets are more or less world-renowned, Jamie xx, dropped his fir... more info

Jamie xx – “Far Nearer” b/w “Beat For”

4948 days ago
StereogumToday Glasgow’s Numbers label releases the first properly solo single from the xx’s producer and LDN electronic music leading light Jamie xx. The album art (above) recalls Jamie’s interesting remix LP of Gil Scott-Heron’s I’m New Here, whil... more info

Kanye West - Kanye West Performs At Gil Scott-heron's Funeral

4951 days ago
ContactMusicKanye West performed in tribute to Gil Scott-Heron at his funeral yesterday (02. 06. 11). The rapper appeared at the memorial service at Harem's Riverside Church to give a rendition of 'Lost in the World', which includes a sample of Gil's recorded po... more info

Kanye West Performs At Gil Scott-Heron Memorial Service

4951 days ago
The Hip Hop ChronicleKanye West paid his respects to the great Gil Scott-Heron during a memorial service today in Harlem. The rapper performed the late poet’s song “Lost In The World/Who Will Survive In America”. Mfeez was on hand to capture a couple of snapshots o... more info

Spotifriday #93 - This week on DiS as a playlist ft. Lady Gaga, Suede, Gil Scott-Heron + more

4952 days ago
DrownedInSoundThis week's content themed Spotify playlist featuring St. Vincent, Death Cab For Cutie, The Antlers, Lady Gaga, Patrick Wolf and a few more, for good measure. Click here to listen to it, will you! 1. St. Vincent - 'The Party' We nearly had a part... more info

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