Brother Ali's music is created by Ali and ANT.
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Brother Ali performs live with Toki Wright and BK One.
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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,
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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.
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.
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!
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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.
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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.
hey there Brother Ali. today I had a shitty day , but I remembered my friend introducing me for you as an artist. your words are the highlight of my day. i cried man, no artist have ever touched my heart so. you deserve respect man. true artists are hard to find Take care
Hey Brother, it was good seeing you the other day. I can't believe how cold it is now back in the Midwest, haha. Anyway, let us know when you're out in LA, we'd love to have you guest MC on the mic with us and tear it up!
Brother Ali! You, Evidence, Toki Wright, and BK-One rocked the Barrymore Theater last night! That show was off the hook! Yo, everyone out there. If you are in the area you HAVE to go see the Fresh Air Tour! Thanks for the great performances, songs, and inspiration my Brotha! Much Love! Peace
Bro, the line up was dope yesterday. That was my first first ave. Experience and it was excelent. I got to see my dads band star on the wall. I won tickets from the fifth parkinglot sale, so they were VIP, but mr and my boy stayed in the pit. Do it up tonight truth. Right on.
oh brother can we get an amen for you! i told you the last album put you top five of the modern era....now US mos def puts you in one or two spot...man! jus powerful.....and just like track 10....cant wait til your back in town...word...peace to the gods
mann i got the truth is here cd and i love it i wanted to go to tha show last time you were hwlere in eugene oregon come back soon and ill be there fashoo
just gotta tell u cuz this is funny... usually i dream about shit i want and can't buy like new clothes, car, vacations (normal things, right) lil while ago i was thinkin/dreamin bout some new uggs, lol, anyway, until i see this red white & blue vinyl uncle sam goddamn!!! now THAT is goin on my Christmas list! forgot to have u tag up a shirt for ashley after the last lost one too, HOT MESS ova here i tell ya have a great day, can't believe u came back to mass too! no babysitter last night or we would have been there...take care my friend.
Yo man mad respect for your show Wed at Pearl Street, every1 there killed it. We don't get many good hip-hop shows out here so it was great having Rhymesayers crew in town.
I had lost touch with your messages, since first crossing paths with your compositions, years ago. Today One reached out, with your words in a song list, and reminded me of your pressence. Thank you for sharing your messages, and shedding light through perspective. Much peace and love, perhaps we will cross paths in Ann arbor or Chicago... Be safe.
it was SO good to see u! you boys KILLED IT last night! my 6th party with you :o) always feel rushed and never have enough time to cut it up like we need to someday...can never express enough just how much emotion and comfort ur music & words gives me...wish u all the best on rest of ur tour (hopefully no more transportational difficulties!) and love to the fam... ~tell ANT he was missed!!
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