Gil Scott-Heron: New York Is Killing Me (Ashley Beedle’s Space Blues Rework)

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Modern Artifacts 2012.  MA006

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The quality of unofficial remixes of classic tracks seems to be going up and up.  Is the technology getting better?  Or their popularity causing DJs to up their game?  I have no idea but this is a particularly good example of the genre which, unusually, got an official release last year.  It now seems to be sold out everywhere, so it’s ripe for a posting here.

The original version, on Gil’s last album I’m New Here is essential listening.  This version adds a welcome layer of menace.  For my money it’s better than the Jamie XX remix of the same track on his LP We’re New Here.

 

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