April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011
Gil Scott Heron was considered by many the forefather of Hip Hop. Even if he has often rejected that notion, his influence on today’s Hip Hop artist is undeniable. A poet, writer and musician, Gil Scott Heron will always be remembered for his work on ‘The Revolution Will Not Televised’ from his 1970 debut Small Talk at 125th and Lenox
A few artists who sampled Gil Scott Heron:
Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Common – The 6th Sense ft. Bilal
Gil Scott Heron “Home Is Where The Hatred Is”
Common – My Way Home
GIL SCOTT HERON—LEGEND IN HIS OWN MIND
Mos Def – Mr Nigga
Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson- We Almost Lost Detroit- Bridges
Grand Puba – Keep On
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