Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx - 'NY Is Killing Me'

'NY Is Killing Me' is available to purchase for download now.
The remix album 'We're New Here' is released on February 21st, 2011.
For more information on this project or to purchase this track, visit: www.werenewhere.com
Or buy here: itunes.apple.com/gb/album/ny-i...

[@milanuncios2626]

after 10 years, listening to this song during a global crisis. sublime.

[@zapakguy1991]

The crisis has worsened.

[@aisyataher8936]

greetings from 2020, it's so heartbroken

[@milanuncios2626]

2020 just keeps surprising me, like two months ago i would’ve have never predicted all of this wtf

[@Hunne2303]

08/2020 - alien invasion

[@kiqyou]

this

[@trontigs5722]

Oh my gosh. Just stumbled across this gem for the first time in my life. I’ve played it 10 times in a row so far. Goosebumps! WOW.

[@elekktronaut]

same here, what an absolute banger ❤

[@Th3pera]

This song is my go-to headphone and speaker benchmark test

[@re_i_gn]

Mine is Kanye West's Runaway to test out the lowest and highest ends of the spectrum and Car Seat Headrest's Bodys for soundstage and instrument separation.

[@treegnome6372]

I use wobble master by ganja white night

[@Vrethagon]

Rezz - Chemical Bond for me

[@macva553]

господине Палма?

[@BookersJourney]

Just tested my JBLs

[@JCMFCalderon]

Here 8 years later and this still giving me the chills

[@phantaskitten]

same

[@dominicviner6619]

Gonna be my boxing walkout lollllll

[@Dr.OrestLaver]

And even now, though I'm from Ukraine

[@kemurinine4272]

Damn

[@bakkerrij]

After 10 years still going strong..

[@tobiasbaird3458]

In 2010 when I was 10 years old I remember my dad playing this tune, that had just been released, thank goodness he did, and I’m still appreciating it now at 21 feeling like I’m 10 again

[@yulianloaiza]

Your dad has cool musical interests haha, mine just listens to 80's rock 😂

[@artemisachairez2194]

Ln ,

[@greg5646]

this comment is killing me

[@KanyeGuest]

How can people say Gil Scott-Heron has a terrible voice. He was one of the best American soul and jazz musicians!

[@zaida.129]

jamie xx's work is pure genius. such an underrated artist

[@joshdrift4374]

How is he underrated? This has well over 2 million views

[@zaida.129]

it deserves more than 2 million views

[@geoffsmith8172]

Zaid ahmed i kinda gave up on that. popularity by views doesn't mean anything. as long as he's getting enough attention to continue doing what he wants, that's successful enough. after a certain critical mass people stop liking artists for genuinely liking their work. It just becomes thoughtless or trendy.

[@danielpayne500]

Jamie needs the air play on the Radio but to work with Gil Scott and come back with 2 great Albums Before the man passes

[@danielpayne500]

agreed

[@rashadhedgepeth1363]

Just found this 9 years late....I guess better late... than never 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@unex6466]

Yea, same here

[@Montano76]

HOW HAVE I NOT FOUND THIS EARLIER. FUCK THIS IS GOOD.

[@gyal97480]

merci merci qqqq

[@socialistcynic]

2. NY Is Killing Me 1. Running

[@blazys2009]

Dude, i have found this song only week ago! This is great

[@yvetterene]

@@blazys2009 I discovered this 11 years ago. I’m still listening to it today!!

[@JmJEi]

this is probably the best last breathe of an artist. surreal

[@clsagst]

+José Carvalhi tbh "We're New Here" is pretty much all Jamie's work

[@zombieinvasionn]

+José Carvalhi I love the artists in this song but you have got to be shitting me......

[@JmJEi]

dick twad yeah ok, i gotta uptade: david bowie's was way better :p

[@castleblack6941]

What? Tribute is more appropriate. And wtf are you talking abut Bowie in the first place?

[@JmJEi]

man that is your opinion

[@AjzisElektra]

the perfection of the last minute of this song makes me wanna cry!

[@YuriPrado]

I made my way to NY 4 years after hearing this song, and I finally understood Gil. Rip soul man.

[@YuriPrado]

It only took me 0:37 to 0:40 and I knew that this song was a classic...RIP Gil!

[@22Goldiefoxx]

This song arrests me. I love the kind of music that consumes me to the point that listening becomes a singular activity. That's how people used to listen, anyway. They were not multitasking with 10 other tabs and texting. Just feeling, just hearing. This is good.

[@Nick-nk6in]

Well said brothero

[@daddycool271]

We feel you brah.

[@d-fyz]

We still listening friend ❤

[@Daniel12000]

People also used to listen without making pretentious comments

[@AdoniaTT]

Spent some time in NY and this song kills! Love Gil so much~RIP!

[@randevnasty2990]

i still aint been :(

[@nathanhammond667]

Jamie has a way about him. He does what he does very well. No apologies, no excuses, no half-stepping, merely what he does. All good stuff. One heck of an artist!

[@spinladen]

Almost a solid decade later, still more boss than anything out today. TIMELESSNESS EXEMPLIFIED

[@arubeato]

Its so great the jamie xx is doing al lot of tribute to Gil Scott Heron. May he have peace now. And dont have to struggle in this cruel world.

[@kyj001210]

I love progression of this track.

[@alohamilky9370]

Beastie boys

[@canepappy1942]

What progression?

[@azy123ism]

Only just been turned on to this, love music it’s the only language I truly understand. I’m amazed I can still be amazed after getting to my age…. Any body know of any more like this

[@CenanNazif]

Gill & Jamie are Killin' Us with this colab, Two thumbs up.

[@zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl]

the production on this track is unbelievable, respect

[@ljessim]

I just discovered his music earlier today.. looked him up and then discovered he JUST passed. Rest in Peace, and may your talented soul live on love.

[@lurkersmith810]

When I first heard this song, I was commuting to and from Los Angeles, and I felt the same. "Big city livin' ain't all it's cracked up to be..."

[@jacintaliddell4718]

Remember sitting in I.T class making games having this play and going into my own little world.

[@subtlestatic9131]

10 years on and this still hits hard

[@ninijellypunch]

Listening to this now vs listening for the 1st time ten years ago hit different ...

[@karl8342]

First time I can thank the KZbin algorithm! Can’t believe I forgot about this track, absolute beast! Remember 10 years ago listening for first time on radio one.

[@aisyataher3649]

11 years later still slaps

[@corradocervino6079]

Nostalgia!! smoking blunts in the staircase, then hanging out on the Gil-Scott Heron mural in Manhattan 2012!!

[@yvetterene]

Sounds sublime!!!

[@xxxxrckj]

i love how genuinely intelligent people also have good music taste bless you good sir

[@tattvamasi5717]

It hits me harder and harder as the time goes. But hey! Don't forget people: this is just a ride.

[@colettebarlow92]

The very best of old skool meets new skool!! CLASS AAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@eme1one]

jamie xx pulls together a lot of the elements that made me fall in love with the UK music scene

[@backflipon15]

This was the track of the decade for me

[@SubliminalGenocide18]

A friend showed this to me while I was high and now that I listen to it sober, sounds just as good!

[@willsi]

I always knew the kid had it in him. Playing the drums the way he does for the xx. This is a track of the year.

[@MrUrui6]

Gil Scott Heron is a very unique jazz music artist who was/and still is amazing in many fields even wrote some superb books which go into great depth of things which have evolved around his life. Back then he was judged harshly on his drug abuse but overall he has came out on top and still is as an amazing part of the music industry and spittingbloodhc is so right. The light within Gil Scott Heron didn't die it was transferred to those who were and still are inspired by him such as Jamie xx

[@joenutz242]

10 years later, still sitting in my room smoking joint after joint and listening to this song and enjoy it

[@yvetterene]

Have you heard Mos Def’s remix of this??? ❤️

[@verawelch1043]

My sister turned me on to this and I can’t stop listening. So good

[@kristinalugo3797]

One of my favorite albums...I can't evn remeber the others.

[@rvr10135]

I love running to this track

[@humpaloompa]

i've been listening to this song for 4 days in a row.......... i cannot not listen to it........ I NEED MORE this song should be endless

[@kelzroberts]

Absolutely love this mix! RIP Gill Scott-Heron

[@MrSkunk]

today. when you still hear this track, still sounds like tomorrow

[@Itheil]

A majority of Jamie's music is everything I've ever wanted in such an artist. He is different, he is experimentative, he is curious, he is different, and his sound engineering is on point. Kudos to this amazing artist for being indescribably what I've needed for such a long time.

[@CC-vw1cs]

Masterful ❤ love the voice of Gil Scott Heron

[@MarcorMark]

seriously, who could have possibly listened to this song, and DISLIKED it ?!

[@davidmar43]

So much soul in his voice. Incredible song.

[@forregand]

this track is two genius's footstep on earth. big up and RIP!

[@saritaplay85]

Listening to this jewel at the end of 2021, a survivor of covid 19, in a global crisis where another variant called "Omicron" is approaching, may luck be with you. Jamie, you're great! 💙

[@dredknots]

Rest In Eternal Peace Brother.....................I feel so sad that we couldn't be blessed with even more of you.....

[@RethinkPopMusic]

Not typically a fan of messing with something that's already perfect... but this is a beautiful interpretation of an incredible song. Somewhat speechless. Great work Jamie XX RIP Gil Scott Heron

[@robstar6345]

good to see the past and the present making the future!

[@yorre1991]

heard this two days ago at night on the radio whilst I was cruising with my car. Took my speakers to the limit. love it

[@Bonfilentrehop]

Song of the year. Period.

[@MrVero97]

I can see why the purist would not care for the remix. Having said that being very familiar with the previous version of this song I can appreciate this for Gil Scott Herons ability to stretch the boundaries of his creative genus and further explore his own music. I say, like so many others that have been taken from us too soon it is a shame we will never know of his genius he had yet to realize. Thank you for all you have given us and may you rest in eternal peace.

[@Joannnamaria6988]

This track is killing me

[@mezalong]

butt wait the stomach people still have a bum hole they just can't use it. Man, i too confuse my self and mother. x

[@banjobonjo]

have to say this is truly one of the most awesome sounds to ever be created God would be proud

[@kattamos6696]

This song was playing in a witch shop I visited yesterday, I have never "Shazam"-ed something so fast in my life

[@deldubbisdedd6793]

Timeless banger

[@deldubbisdedd6793]

i was here first fam. gtk

[@davidferrell606]

Yeah, its RIP Gil. I love how he made 2 versions of I'm New Here. In a way I feel as if it was to introduce the new generation to him in a form that we'd understand before he left us so we could better appreciate what came before it.

[@tashavl9]

I remember my first love. He’s an amazing artist, I’m nothing.l love this song for so many reasons

[@zackdoesblogs]

This album came out and I've been listening to it for months since I'd got it, Gil Scott, man, you were so inspiring to me, and now you're gone. At least this album got out into the world before you left us, rest in peace.

[@drakki94]

Ny is killin' me, in 2018!❤👏

[@itsbigasschris]

This is music to ride a motorcycle through a city to like a night club while looking disinterested the whole time to

[@kennethdemeester4069]

+That one guy over there , I like that kind of imagination, respect !

[@castleblack6941]

Ahahaha exactly.

[@polymath287]

this tha song to lose your mind to

[@StrawberryEyes0]

On a scooter ...

[@itzmass9740]

With that effect of faded images coming on and of the screen

[@SasukePetrelli]

i keep turning up the volume even though it hurts my ears! Jamie xx you absoulte beast!

[@RajivRajiv]

This is a mad tune! RIP Gil Scott-Heron.

[@thisisfrenchtouch]

Why am I just discovering this? I love you Jamie.

[@slydubz]

so emotional this tune

[@hivelips]

This was released on my birthday. True gift ⚡💫💞

[@leylassister]

felled in love in 2023

[@Yeldineyintun]

I choose to believe Gil had no idea what was going on here but he trusted the wunderkind to make him sound cool to the kiddos. And he was wise to do so. Killer record

[@hawthornberry]

Gil wasn't daft.

[@92waystodeath]

Thank you Whitney Cummings and Nardwuar! Now can someone please show me more music like this? Like at least 60% similar... I know this is unique, but I need mooore. I feel weird going on repeat 24/7 ...

[@yungtankie4450]

Old skream stuff is pretty similar

[@Okay-uc8mf]

wanna know too

[@markreynolds8459]

When I look at you emalkay/// Sierra Leone my eden dubstep// reply back if you want more

[@elpillodeandes]

Cragga mr postman

[@calm1476]

Geiom ft Marita - Reminissin' is the pinnacle of this era of dubstep to me.

[@tylerfromma]

king of lyrics and song, music he will be missed

[@yraguh]

This moves me to almost tears each and every time. So powerful.

[@alanmorales1500]

Quarantine is killing me!

[@stevennations9262]

God bless gil scott & may the salvation of Jesus Christ come to him & all his people

[@succulent-chinnese-meal]

really ? praise baby jesus an what he has done to america

[@edgorious]

Track rocks, the album is amazing....great team assembled, the music will stay forever!!!!!

[@wearefoalz]

what a beautiful creation Jamie is

[@kamilebalciunaite3532]

That BOUNCE, man!!

[@emirgacevic2829]

take a tab and listen to this...... life changing

[@Tranztopoleez]

+Emir Gacevic take a cab and listen to this..... sort of life changing

[@itsmercuryhd877]

+Cosmo Kramer Eat a kebab and listen to this... it isn't life changing.

[@robhimself33]

smoke a dab and petition for Chris... now you're lion taming.

[@rvr10135]

i love how memey this thread becomes... we're all memeing

[@drthorpe8602]

feed a swan, todger up the chuff, sellotape my wife, are you leftward leaning

[@r1k5t3rr]

Can not get enough of this!

[@kristopherscott6033]

Masterpiece! so relaxing for hard work day

[@unhealthykrew7970]

Thank you Cult Crew

[@artklaah]

its taken 4 years but ive made it here!

[@antmayfield]

Lmao same here! About time!

[@EshWolff]

same dude

[@jimmajamma2006]

Same

[@spiesmoss]

8 years for me... :)

[@tomwilson5808]

@@spiesmoss wow

[@jayantnegi007]

Just focus on boom boom boom boom and your head with start shaking by its own, love this song❤

[@darragh19871987]

haha just found these now !! 3 savage songs in a row ! if this keeps up iam gona have a eargasm !!

[@producedbyAntonio]

The bounce. Its almost too much for me.

[@ursusss]

Tell me about it. People are looking strange at me in the office, because I can't help myself shaking my head.

[@madzmedia2]

Dat old school dubstep vibe doe

[@wh0reb0t]

but with that jamie xx production wizardry

[@onelove8593]

Mala - Hunter

[@gunzillaoblivion]

Mala hunter is original song

[@Seamo57]

You killed w/ this! I bought this years ago, still bump it! X X

[@arturjmauricio]

hearing it 3 years later.. still superb

[@PyroKP]

My question is, am I not allowed to enjoy and appreciate Gil Scott-Heron, the work of Jamie xx, and Drake at the same time? Because despite all the hatred I'm seeing here, I seem to have room for all three in my headspace.Those of you who say "open your eyes" and then unabashedly hate on artists of the mainstream seem to still have one eye closed.

[@AdoniaTT]

really? You're getting hate for Drake? LOL ...at least he made a song w/Gil (and a great one btw)

[@JaysonT975]

Hipsters I tell ya.

[@inayohari4226]

stop being a pretentious bitch

[@Ssssssnakeisone]

You're allowed to enjoy whatever you want...but don't tell me I have poor taste because I won't eat garbage with you. Or do, because free speech.

[@xStrongHD]

Must have been inspired by Mala - Hunter. Absolute classic.

[@danielpayne500]

Classic this Why is it That Gil Scott Can come with Two ground breaking Albums Then sadly pass away Gil Scott has always been Hit or miss in my Record Bag But Give it 10 years I am new here Album Will Be a Cult classic in my top 10 of all Time Albums for the art work as well I heard played I am tell all my friends when it came out It charted here in the Top 40 Album Charts Even my Nan went and brought this Iconic Album Even Jamie XX Made this What it is .. I am Still Loving this Track It needs the Air play as Jamie XX on this Album is So under Rated This is one of My Best Albums And Needs to played on the Radio and get the Air play .. That Jamie XX The Late Gil Scott So Deserve

[@antmaynes]

i stumbled upon this song through sirius radio...i am now a fan.

[@Creamy360]

still so good.

[@nofacenomedium]

Who is still listening to this ?

[@danmage2802]

I am right now.

[@scerb100]

Anytime Im coming/going to go to NYC I play this, the original and remix. It’s always a reminder of how much the city ain’t all it’s cracked up to be.

[@danmage2802]

@@scerb100 Been living here for a while now, and I just might make it out alive, but this city kills.

[@KDKaponus]

2019 club boi

[@kelvin_twine95]

Yeah hhhhhhhhh

[@HurryC4ne]

@molee34 it's sad you can't hear the beauty in it. it's amazing how he is using the singles elements..can't you hear the sadness and the satisfaction at the same time in it? impressive! ...listen again, without bad thoughts.

[@BuddyMETAL1]

This is incredible. Absolutely brilliant.