Two tracks from Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron is known by many as "the Godfather of Rap". He was born in Chicago in 1949 but has spent most of his life living and recording in New York City. Both a poet and a musician, Scott-Heron has influenced generations of artists and social activists alike. LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy recently dedicated the group's set at the 2010 Coachella festival to Scott-Heron. Murphy, like many other artists, claims that Gil is one of LCD's greatest influences.

Earlier this year, Scott-Heron has released a new album, entitled I'm New Here. I wanted to post a couple tracks from Gil, one from the 1971 album Pieces of a Man, and another from I'm New Here. Make sure you listen to both of them...you'll be amazed at how different they are.

Gil Scott-Heron "Home Is Where the Hatred Is" (Pieces of a Man, 1971) -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOUMvjw9RlA&feature=related

http://www.mediafire.com/?k23tyzmnjmo

Gil Scott-Heron "Me and the Devil" (I'm New Here, 2010) -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEbdi-_FJVo

http://www.mediafire.com/?fy3dmuxozoo