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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"forest" to 71777 for "Forest Whitaker" $2.99 *Standard Rates ApplyMUSIC Brother Ali Us IN STORES NOW! Fifth Element | iTunes | 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.
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.
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.
You guys KILLED it in b-more last night! Glad I made the three hour trip from Richmond, VA to see the show! It was well worth all the BS it took to get up there!! Getting up for class at 8 am after getting back home at 4 am is a whole other story though..
much love from New mex!- (( and a shout out to my friend in the army who couldnt make it out-)) the meet and greet! and the show- had the crowd getting wild- raising that fist- never had seen you live- and was worth it- much love and saftey on the tour- albuquerque- loves that rhyme sayers! madd peace!!
Keep up the hard work Ali! Every track on the new album is its own masterpiece. Your words are inspirational and authentic, and Ant's production skills are brilliant! Preach on mister preacher man... Everybody's Listenin.
You rocked San Diego tonight!!! What a great show. And i even found out what a down to earth guy ya are. It was a true pleasure to shake your hand. you really are a bad muthafucka . until next time xoxo
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