Gil Scott Heron is set to be remixed by Jamie xx, and you can hear a preview below.
A unique artist, Gil Scott Heron helped to spawn rap before rap had even been invented. Hugely influential, the songwriter's release from prison recently saw him emerge as an older and wiser man.
It is this experience which fuels new album 'I'm New Here'. With his voice crackling with age, Gil Scott Heron mixes decade of experience as a black American, raging at injustice while reflecting on the changes the decades have brought.
Set to dominate the critical polls, XL Recordings have confirmed that 'I'm New Here' will be remixed by Jamie xx. With a rapidly blossoming production career, the musician is set to tackle an iconic artist.
'We're New Here' is set to be released on February 21st, and sees Jamie xx produce an entirely new edition of the recent album.
Available through XL, 'I'm New Here' will be expanded for a deluxe edition which includes an instrumental version. The label have set up a mini-site for the album, which includes a new preview track.
'New York Is Killing Me' is given an overhaul by Jamie xx, with the track available to purchase already. Stream it below...