Gil Scott-Heron: I'm New Here | CD review

(XL)In his 1970s heyday, the poet-musician dubbed The Godfather of rap would rail about substance abuse on The ÂBottle and Angel Dust. However, for most of the last decade, his life has mirrored those songs: arrests, imprisonment and drug-dependency programmes. His first album in 16 years offers a way back from the wilderness. XL's Richard Russell â€“ who signed the artist as he languished in Rikers Island jail â€“ frames Scott-ÂHeron's ravaged ruminations on "broken homes" and t...

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07:00 on February 4 2010

CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Gil Scott-Heron: I'm New Here

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 i... more info

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18:12 on February 4 2010

Gil Scott-Heron :: Iâ€™m New Here

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�... more info

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00:00 on February 5 2010