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Gil Scott-Heron - New York Is Killing Me (Video)

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Esteemed videographer Chris Cunningham marks an impressive comeback after four years by directing the official video for Gil Scott-Herron’s intriguing ode to the Big Apple “New York Is Killing Me”. The clip debuted last Sunday at the Museum Of Modern Art and offers a dark translation of the song which can be heard and seen.

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