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Released: Feb 10, 2012
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    Shine On

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    Writer's Block

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    Us - Video Edit

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  • Genre: Hip Hop

    Location Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

    Profile Views: 2544554

    Last Login: 2/10/2012

    Member Since 7/23/2005

    Website www.rhymesayers.com/brotherali

    Record Label Rhymesayers Entertainment

    Type of Label Indie

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  • Influences

    KRS-One, Musab, Busy Bee, I Self Devine, Melle Mel, Rakim, Kool G Rap, Ice Cube, Spoonie Gee, Just Ice, Spike Lee, Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Public Enemy, Muddy Waters, Roxanne Shante, Slick Rick, X-Clan, LL Cool J (pre face lift), ANT, Huey Newton, RunDMC, Doom, Blueprint, Slug, Last Poets, Robert DeNiro, Nina Simone, P-Funk, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Issac Hayes, Aretha Franklin, Rick Rubin, The Fantastic 5, Forest Whitaker, Imam W. Deen Mohammed,

  • Sounds Like

    ....Mailing List...... Enter your e-mail address below to receive the weekly Rhymesayers Newsletter! .............. .. ....RINGTONES...... ..Download Ringtones Here!.... Or text:.. "..truth.." to 71777 for "Truth Is" $2.99.. "..forest.." to 71777 for "Forest Whitaker" $2.99.. ..*Standard Rates Apply.. .. ....MUSIC.... .. .... ..Brother Ali.... ....Us...... ....IN STORES NOW!...... ..Fifth Element.. | ..iTunes.. | ..Amazon.. .... ..International:.... UK: ..Amazon.. | ..Play.... France: ..FNAC.... Germay: ..Amazon.. .... ..Brother Ali's.. last album, the critically acclaimed, ..The Undisputed Truth.., was a landmark in hip-hop, an album that carried weight equally with critics and fans alike, an album of bold statements and bolder beats, politically and socially aware without being preachy. His new album, ..Us.. (..Rhymesayers Entertainment..), is a progression that will make Brother Ali one of the most enduring figures in hip-hop; while still aware, Ali has turned his gaze inward, and started examining the human condition from the outside in. A profound personal glimpse into a vulnerability seldom seen or heard in music, Us touches on the strengths and flaws of the human condition, exploring drug abuse, divorce, homophobia and many more topics that most people are scared to touch in their own lives, much less on an album for the world to see. .... As with previous endeavors, the beats here are courtesy of ..Ant.., whose production work seems to be getting more soulful and lush by the minute. The guest appearances only accentuate Brother Ali's strengths, with ..Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz.. and ..Stokley Williams.. of ..Mint Condition.. making strong appearances. .... .. .... ..Brother Ali.... ....The Truth Is Here...... ....IN STORES NOW!...... ..Fifth Element.. | ..iTunes.. | ..Amazon.... .... It's been two years since Brother Ali released the critically acclaimed album The Undisputed Truth, and as the Rhymesayers lyrical heavyweight and producer Ant put the finishing touches on their upcoming follow up (Fall '09) the dynamic duo cap off the last two years with a new EP and a full-length DVD. .... Nine tracks featuring two highly sought after b-sides and seven new and previously unreleased songs including "Philistine David", which was featured in the Jonathan Demme directed documentary, Jimmy Carter Man From Plains and "The Believer" a collaboration with Slug of Atmosphere. In addition to the new EP, The Truth Is Here also contains a full length DVD that features Brother Ali's sold out homecoming performance during The Undisputed Truth Tour at the legendary First Avenue nightclub in Minneapolis as well as interviews, a special commentary by Brother Ali, and videos of "Take Me Home" and "Uncle Sam Goddamn" from The Undisputed Truth. The Truth Is Here captures a key period in the career of what many have called one of the most promising voices to emerge from the underground this century and will be a must have for any and every Brother Ali fan. .... .. .. .. ..BROTHER ALI.... ..The Undisputed Truth.... ....IN STORES NOW!...... ..iTunes.. | ..Amazon.. | ..Add To Cart.. .... ..International Amazon Links.... ..Amazon UK.. | ..Amazon France.. | ..Amazon Germany.. .. ..www.play.com.. ...... .. .. ..BROTHER ALI.... ..Uncle Sam Goddamn.... ....IN STORES NOW!...... ..UK iTunes...... LIMITED EDITION 3 SINGLE RED, WHITE & BLUE COLORED VINYL SERIES! .. Rhymesayers heavyweight Brother Ali returns with the second single from the highly anticipated sophomore full-length The Undisputed Truth. Each limited colored vinyl single features "Uncle Sam Goddamn", Brother Ali's riveting take on America's checkered past. Each color also features it's own exclusive bonus track...so collect all three. ...... .. .. ..BROTHER ALI.... ..Truth Is.... ....IN STORES NOW!...... UK Purchase Link.. ..UK iTunes.. .. .. .. ..BROTHER ALI.... ..Champion EP.... ....IN STORES NOW...... ..Add To Cart.. | ..Amazon.. | ..iTunes.. .... Brother Ali & ANT present the ..Champion EP... 9 new and unreleased tracks including a remix of "Champion" from 2003's critically acclaimed ..Shadows on the Sun... ...... .. .. ..BROTHER ALI.... ..Shadows On The Sun.... ....IN STORES NOW...... ..Add To Cart.. | ..Amazon.. | ..iTunes.. .... Straight off the heavy buzz of his debut 12 inch Room With A View Brother Ali delivers his highly anticipated full length album Shadows On The Sun. An emcee, producer and overall party starter, Brother Ali is a student of Hip Hop's Golden age. ..Shadows on the Sun.. has been crafted with this foundation and Ali's ability to write creative songs with passion and personality. Produced entirely by ANT and features guest appearances by Slug. ...... ....DOWNLOADS........ .. (right click to download...).. ..Brother Ali ..Us.. ..Us.... ..Brother Ali ..Mr. President (You're The Man).... ..Brother Ali ..Truth Is.. ..The Undisputed Truth.... Brother Ali ..Original King.. ..Off The Record.... ..

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Or text:
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*Standard Rates Apply
MUSIC

Brother Ali
Us
Fifth Element | iTunes | Amazon

International:
UK: Amazon | Play
France: FNAC
Germay: Amazon

Brother Ali's last album, the critically acclaimed, The Undisputed Truth, was a landmark in hip-hop, an album that carried weight equally with critics and fans alike, an album of bold statements and bolder beats, politically and socially aware without being preachy. His new album, Us (Rhymesayers Entertainment), is a progression that will make Brother Ali one of the most enduring figures in hip-hop; while still aware, Ali has turned his gaze inward, and started examining the human condition from the outside in. A profound personal glimpse into a vulnerability seldom seen or heard in music, Us touches on the strengths and flaws of the human condition, exploring drug abuse, divorce, homophobia and many more topics that most people are scared to touch in their own lives, much less on an album for the world to see.

As with previous endeavors, the beats here are courtesy of Ant, whose production work seems to be getting more soulful and lush by the minute. The guest appearances only accentuate Brother Ali's strengths, with Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition making strong appearances.


Brother Ali
The Truth Is Here
Fifth Element | iTunes | Amazon

It's been two years since Brother Ali released the critically acclaimed album The Undisputed Truth, and as the Rhymesayers lyrical heavyweight and producer Ant put the finishing touches on their upcoming follow up (Fall '09) the dynamic duo cap off the last two years with a new EP and a full-length DVD.

Nine tracks featuring two highly sought after b-sides and seven new and previously unreleased songs including "Philistine David", which was featured in the Jonathan Demme directed documentary, Jimmy Carter Man From Plains and "The Believer" a collaboration with Slug of Atmosphere. In addition to the new EP, The Truth Is Here also contains a full length DVD that features Brother Ali's sold out homecoming performance during The Undisputed Truth Tour at the legendary First Avenue nightclub in Minneapolis as well as interviews, a special commentary by Brother Ali, and videos of "Take Me Home" and "Uncle Sam Goddamn" from The Undisputed Truth. The Truth Is Here captures a key period in the career of what many have called one of the most promising voices to emerge from the underground this century and will be a must have for any and every Brother Ali fan.


BROTHER ALI
The Undisputed Truth
iTunes | Amazon | Fifth Element

International Amazon Links
Amazon UK | Amazon France | Amazon Germany
www.play.com



BROTHER ALI
Uncle Sam Goddamn
Fifth Element
UK iTunes

LIMITED EDITION 3 SINGLE RED, WHITE & BLUE COLORED VINYL SERIES!
Rhymesayers heavyweight Brother Ali returns with the second single from the highly anticipated sophomore full-length The Undisputed Truth. Each limited colored vinyl single features "Uncle Sam Goddamn", Brother Ali's riveting take on America's checkered past. Each color also features it's own exclusive bonus track...so collect all three.



BROTHER ALI
Truth Is
iTunes
UK iTunes

BROTHER ALI
Champion EP
Fifth Element | Amazon | iTunes

Brother Ali & ANT present the Champion EP. 9 new and unreleased tracks including a remix of "Champion" from 2003's critically acclaimed Shadows on the Sun.


BROTHER ALI
Shadows On The Sun
Fifth Element | Amazon | iTunes

Straight off the heavy buzz of his debut 12 inch Room With A View Brother Ali delivers his highly anticipated full length album Shadows On The Sun. An emcee, producer and overall party starter, Brother Ali is a student of Hip Hop's Golden age. Shadows on the Sun has been crafted with this foundation and Ali's ability to write creative songs with passion and personality. Produced entirely by ANT and features guest appearances by Slug.

DOWNLOADS
(right click to download...)
Brother Ali Us Us
Brother Ali Mr. President (You're The Man)
Brother Ali Truth Is The Undisputed Truth
Brother Ali Original King Off The Record
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    Here's the video for our new song, "Shine On" featuring nikki jean. Jake One did the beat and we filmed it at one of my favorite spots in the Twin Cities, Special thanks to the good people at Heidi's for being such gracious hosts. Check it out if you haven't yet. Fly as hell in there and the food is amazing. Free Download: http://lnk.ms/ZFgZr http://lnk.ms/YX9v3

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