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Brother Ali
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"Us" In-Stores 09.22.09!



Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States

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Member Since7/23/2005
Band Websitewww.rhymesayers.com
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Brother Ali's music is created by Ali and ANT. --- Brother Ali performs live with Toki Wright and BK One.
InfluencesKRS-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
Us
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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.



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The Truth Is Here
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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.



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The Undisputed Truth
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Uncle Sam Goddamn
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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.



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Truth Is
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BROTHER ALI
Champion EP
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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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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.


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Van L

Van L



Nov 23 2009 5:38 PM

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
Shytown

Shytown



Nov 23 2009 5:37 PM

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!

Shytown™
Paul Misano

Paul Misano



Nov 23 2009 5:37 PM

Last night's show at the Metro was ridiculous, you always know how to hold it down, the way it should be, thank you...
djeukaryote

djeukaryote



Nov 23 2009 5:36 PM

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
Greeneyes Blasfemie

Greeneyes Blasfemie



Nov 23 2009 5:36 PM

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.
rainbow brite

Eva hahn



Nov 23 2009 5:35 PM

Come to davenport IA WE NEED YOU!
YER MOM!

YER MOM!



Nov 23 2009 5:35 PM

I cannot thank u enough.. stay up!! Aloha
Leesh

Leesh



Nov 23 2009 5:35 PM

Thanks for the great show in Ann Arbor!  I miss my home of South Minneapolis and it was great to get a taste of home here in Michigan!  :)
Deemo Konfess

Deemo Konfess



Nov 14 2009 12:42 AM

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
Eric Gagnon

Eric Gagnon



Nov 14 2009 12:41 AM

Asylum bound in  3 hours.. No disapointment in our future.. Blow it up front row crew.
jake the great

Jake Elliott



Nov 14 2009 12:41 AM

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
NokSide (BRAND NEW TRACK!!)

NokSide (BRAND NEW TRACK!!)



Nov 14 2009 12:40 AM

Gonna' see you tonight at Tufts! Very excited to finally catch you live and hope to catch a couple seconds to chat! Respect from Cape Cod.
jamie

jamie



Nov 14 2009 12:40 AM

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.
MC Emancipation

MC Emancipation



Nov 14 2009 12:39 AM

thank you for having so much soul, raw, real, faith, ill, skill, and power in your music

as-salamu alaykum

please keep keeping the art alive
D-ROK (Follow Me on twitter.com/thepaleriderz)

D-ROK (Follow Me on twitter.com/thepaleriderz)



Nov 14 2009 12:39 AM

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.
Josh

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Nov 14 2009 12:39 AM

Welcome back to Cleveland, Last time was great so I'm sure I'll enjoy this evening hopefully as much as you do =)
S.E.R.V.O. (new Ish coming soon)

S.E.R.V.O. (new Ish coming soon)



Nov 10 2009 8:28 AM

Dumb respect to you!Ya performance was insane!
Old Joe, The Viking King

Old Joe, The Viking King



Nov 10 2009 8:28 AM

the show last night was the shit!!!!!! totaly gonna grab tokis album now! come back soon!!!
Anthony

Anthony



Nov 10 2009 8:27 AM

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.
JonBi

JonBi



Nov 10 2009 8:27 AM

Ali from the BX ...Livest show on NYC in a while..Respect
jamie

jamie



Nov 10 2009 8:27 AM

 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!!
 
Blaize

Blaize potts



Nov 10 2009 8:26 AM

keep bringin da heat u a bad mothafucka man no west coast love with the tour though you need to get out here brotha
d/e/s

David Shrader



Nov 10 2009 8:26 AM

when u comming 2 ohio ?
robert

robert



Nov 10 2009 8:26 AM

can't wait till the 15th in the ville... peace
uʍopǝpısdnsıǝɯɐuʎɯ

Miss. Yogi



Nov 10 2009 8:26 AM

Somwhere out there there is a photo of you and me @ the Bluebird floating around!

Hope all is well!!!

yogi x
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