Gil Scott-Heron, a pivotal 20th-century voice, influenced rap, acid jazz, neo-soul, and spoken word. His final album, produced by XL's Richard Russell, blends his sharp spoken-word narratives with sparse, modern backdrops drawing from dubstep, electronica, and hip-hop. Politically charged yet humorous and hopeful, it showcases a masterful poet of protest, delivering a powerful and original career high point.
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