Scott-Heron is frequently called the ‘godfather of rap,’ which is an epithet he doesn’t really care for.” ~newyorker.com

Hmmm, sometimes I feel like “New York Is Killing Me” too. The poet’s video was directed by
Chris Cunningham and debuted at the Museum of Modern Art this week.

According to pitchfork.com: Cunningham also remixed the audio into something considerably more ominous, which perfectly synchronizes with the shadowy, New York-at-night clip.