How Gil Scott-Heron made way for a generation of rap revolutionaries

By u.net
Apr 11, 2019

On what would have been his 70th birthday, we look back at the exceptional legacy of the poet, musician, and novelist

Even if you’re not familiar with Gil Scott-Heron, it’s likely you’ve unknowingly encountered his work in some form. The late artist’s poeticisms have taken on a life beyond their architect, from his extensive sampling in hip hop music, to cover versions like soul singer Leon Bridges’ recent resurrection of “Whitey On The Moon” [...]