February 2010 Interview: Gil Scott Heron
Introduction
Gil Scott Heron is a revolutionary poet and musician whose progressive compositions and powerful lyrics have inspired generations of spoken word, soul and Hip-Hop artists. Known as the Godfather of rap, Gil’s social and cultural legacy is on display in his timeless songs, “We Almost Lost Detroit,” “The Bottle,” and “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”. If you haven’t heard his new album, “I’m New Here” from XL Recordings, go pick it up - it’s that heat rock. Blackademics, welcome Gil Scott Heron.
