Blog: Potholes In My Blog

Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx - We're New Here XL/Young Turks: 2011 Jamie Smith was still in a jolly jumper back in London, England when he first laid ears on a Gil Scott-Heron record. Some may say that’s some pretty heady stuff to be playing for a wee kiddie all smiles, gums, and innocent, but for a young Jamie, the waxy sounds his parents spun over bangers n' mash were altering and beyond memorable- they even inspired Jamie to pursue a career in music. Gil’s political and social influence [...]