Brian Jackson: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised ft. Black Thought, Masters At Work (Import) Vinyl 7"

"A stone cold classic has been reborn. Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson's 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,' the iconic song of protest and Black Consciousness, has been reimagined and revitalised for a new generation. With new lyrics and vocal performance from Black Thought, a reworked and bassline-heavy production by Masters at Work, Brian Jackson has recreated an absolute masterpiece. Originally taken from Gil's poem as performed on his Small Talk at 125th & Lenox and then released as a proto Hip-Hop song featuring Bernard Purdie's drumming on the 1974 Pieces of a Man album, this new version updates the track's original powerful lyrics to include references to the propaganda of Fox News, social media tropes, live streaming, taking the knee and modern day consumerism. Delivered by Black Thought in his imitable style and accompanied by Brian Jackson's incisive jazz flute, these new lyrics represent a Black Liberation call to action for today's world. Louie Vega and Kenny Dope's production gives The Revolution Will Not Be Televised a dancefloor edge that embraces a Jazz Hip-Hop flow with the absolute clarity of the message." - Alim Music

• black 7" vinyl pressing
• music label: Alim Music 2025