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Gil Scott-Heron: Definition of a Poet

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Uploaded by on Aug 26, 2009

In this extended interview (taken from Reelblack's award-winning film POET, starring Ursula Rucker), Godfather of Rap GIL SCOTT-HERON (1949-2011) ruminates on the definition of the word POET, and what rappers he considers worthy of the term. Gil's new CD, I'M NEW HERE was released Feb 9, 2010 by XL Recordings.

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  • beautiful man, soul and poet. an inspiration. I hope he knows he was loved

  • R.I.P. Gil Scott, from Germany. We loved you... .

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  • thanks 4 tha upload

  • it is the work of a real man he will live forever..

    darryl e and the train

  • Common Mos Def & KANYE WEST... so please stop hatin

  • wow this guy reminds me and look like Common but an age version

  • Wow what an honor it must have been to have such a great conscious artist mention rappers in such high esteem..and i agree Mos Def is definately multi talented and the future..

  • I LOVE His Voice (OOOO'-WEEE')!!!

  • RIP

  • Real black words

  • @DjMarksman1986

    I want to hear it .... send me the link !

    Please

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