"Hyder Ali, a new group out of Minneapolis, have found an excellent mix of the smooth flows of traditional hip hop with some musical experimentations that come with having their own instruments.
Their new Careless Talk EP is a simmering journey that is both dark and redemptive and showcases a highly talented band starting to hit their stride."
- Culture Bully
"Hyder Ali has morphed over the years into an MC-led ambient-rock quartet with a hybrid sound that’s hard to pin down but easy to enjoy, something like Brother Ali sitting in with Halloween, Alaska."
- Decider Twin Cities (A.V. Club)
"Hyder Ali functions on two planes. Firstly, they lay a lush foundation with spacey drums, loping bass, moaning guitars and haunting loops... Secondly, they stand out due to their vocals. Emcee Eric Blair is a formidable rapper. His flow conjures Felix of the Heiruspecs if he was a post-grad in need of anti-depressants, but it works.
The most promising aspect of “Careless Talk” — and, in turn, Hyder Ali — is the group’s remarkable ability to play their emotive musicality off their emotive rapping. It’s a back-and-forth that is undoubtedly moving and beautifully seamless." - MN Daily (Local CD Round-Up)
"Four-piece Hyder Ali play a distinctly airy kind of hip-hop... there are plenty of groups working on a strain of hip-hop that proudly flaunts its live-band chops, and Hyder Ali move the chains nicely with their music. The lyrics are thoughtful and introverted, but never so self-involved that they forsake the groove of the music." - Reveille
"The music is really what sets [Hyder Ali] apart. It's incredibly wide and atmospheric, entrancingly new age at times yet energetic enough to keep you awake and wide-eyed the whole way through. Were it not for the vocals, some might even consider it ambiant or trip-hop, though both definitions would fall short of the glory." - Mill City Scene
Hey Joe, I just got your EP off of iTunes. Do ya'll ever play in Milwaukee? I'd love to come see you sometime (we just don't have a car!) It's been a loooong time man since I've seen ya (since high school, almost 8 years ago!)! See ya soon?! ..Jill
Yo, totally diggin' the cuts people! Can't wait for our next show together. It's gonna have to be a classic two band bill, with nice long sets and a kick-ass old school DJ in between. Dig it! Christopher
Hey just a quick reminder that we are playing at the Depot this Saturday with Kristoff Krane and Big Quarters. The show starts early, at 7PM. Swing on down - all ages and great coffee too. Thanks - Graham
http://www. thedepotcoffeehouse. com/
Hey just a quick note that we just got out of Vaudeville studio with Adam Krinsky (the Alarmists) with our first single finished. It's posted on our page if you have a sec to check it out, thanks.
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