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''We're New Here'' is a remix album by American recording artist Gil Scott-Heron and English music producer Jamie xx, released on February 21, 2011, by Young Turks and XL Recordings. A longtime fan of Scott-Heron, Jamie xx was approached by XL label head Richard Russell to remix Scott-Heron's 2010 studio album ''I'm New Here''. He worked on the album while touring with his band The xx in 2010 and occasionally communicated with Scott-Heron through letters for his approval to rework certain material. Incorporating dubstep and UK garage styles, Jamie xx applied electronic music techniques in his production to remix Scott-Heron's vocals from the original album over his own instrumentals. Although it is structured similarly, ''We're New Here'' eschews the original album's stark style and lo-fi production for bass-driven, musically varied production and sonical illumination of Scott-Heron's vocals. It has been noted by music writers for recontextualizing Scott-Heron's narratives in Jamie xx's own musical influences and tastes. Although it did not chart in the United States, the album debuted at number 33 on the UK Albums Chart, on which it spent two weeks. It was promoted with a multi-format release, including a limited edition box set, and the release of two singles, "NY Is Killing Me" and "I'll Take Care of U". ''We're New Here'' received universal acclaim from critics upon its release. == Background == Following a period of personal and legal troubles with drug addiction, Gil Scott-Heron recorded and released his first album of original material in sixteen years, ''I'm New Here'' (2010), with the assistance of XL Recordings-label head Richard Russell.〔O'Hagan, Sean (February 7, 2010). (Gil Scott-Heron: the godfather of rap comes back ). ''The Observer''. Retrieved on 2011-02-24.〕 Produced by Russell, the album served as a departure from Scott-Heron's earlier work, both musically and thematically, eschewing its soul, jazz, and funk styles and social commentary for more personal, reflective lyrics with ruminations on love, loss, and identity, set to contemporary electronic music.〔〔Brown, August (December 9, 2010). (A first listen to Gil Scott-Heron's 'I'm New Here' | Pop & Hiss ). ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved on 2011-02-24.〕 It was well received by fans and music critics,〔 who viewed it as a comeback for Scott-Heron.〔〔Fitzmaurice, Larry (November 29, 2010). (Forkcast: Gil Scott-Heron, Jamie Smith: "New York Is Killing Me" ). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2011-02-24.〕〔Empire, Kitty (February 20, 2011). (Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx: We're New Here – review ). ''The Observer''. Retrieved on 2011-02-24.〕 Russell, a fan of English indie pop band The xx, proposed the idea of remixing ''I'm New Here'' to the band's percussionist and producer Jamie xx.〔Schnipper, Matthew (November 29, 2010). (Video: Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie XX, “New York is Killing Me” ). ''The Fader''. Retrieved on 2011-02-24.〕〔Jurek, Thom (February 23, 2011). (We're New Here - Gil Scott-Heron: Review ). Allmusic. Retrieved on 2011-02-24.〕 Russell's production on ''I'm New Here'' was heavily influenced by the xx's self-titled debut album,〔Mulholland, Garry (March 2011). (ALBUM REVIEW: GIL SCOTT-HERON & JAMIE T - WE'RE NEW HERE - Review - Uncut.co.uk ). ''Uncut''. Retrieved on 2011-02-24.〕 which showcased Jamie xx's bassy, beat-oriented and minimalist production.〔. Insound. Retrieved on 2011-07-28.〕〔〔Cragg, Michael (February 26, 2011). (Jamie xx's remix of Gil-Scott Heron's entire album shows why he's leader of the new production pack ). ''The Guardian''. Retrieved on 2011-02-25.〕 After its success, Jamie xx had occupied himself with solo production work, remixing other artists, and DJing in clubs in the United Kingdom and Europe.〔〔 He was a longtime fan of Scott-Heron's music, which had been introduced to him by his parents as a youth.〔〔Richter, Mischa (January 28, 2011). (Jamie Smith of the xx on Remixing Gil Scott-Heron, Working With Drake, New Music From the xx ). Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2011-02-24.〕 Russell later said of his decision to enlist him, "We didn't want lots of remixes by different people. That can be confusing. Gil was open to Jamie re-interpreting the whole album".〔Paine, Jake (February 16, 2011). (Gil Scott Heron & Jamie xx Offer Free Stream Of "We're New Here" ). HipHopDX. Retrieved on 2011-02-25.〕 According to Jamie xx, he himself had no point of reference in remixing another artist's album,〔 and later said of taking on the project, "It was a bit nerve-wracking because this is the first time I've ever done an album on my own. But I was really just eager to get at and I knew exactly what I wanted to do".〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「We're New Here」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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