Saw him live at the Paid Dues Concert this year ... unbelievable. He's been associated with Rhymesayers (an indepenedent hip hop label) since 2000 with his tape, "Rites of Passage." And I know exactly why he's with Rhymesayers. This converted Islam albino can rip a mic open strickly just with his rhymes. The lyrics of his life and politics are spoken so strongly, it makes you feel and think on a more deeper level than most MCs can. Most of his rhymes are backed up by dope producing by Ant of Atmosphere so you know his shit is sick.
September 22, 2009. Save the Date!!
Brother Ali is dropping another album, called "US." Below is a preview of what the track has to offer. The first 20 seconds starts off with a smooth acoustic rhyme and you're already captured to listen to the rest.
"...to me all yall look exactly the same
fear, faith, compassion, and pain
and try as we may to mask our remains
such as your religion or your class or your race
the same kind of blood just pass through our veins
and tears taste the same when they splash on your face..."
Brother Ali, his DJ BK-One, and fellow Rhymesayers crew members Toki Wright and Evidence will be touring this fall across the nation on the Fresh Air Tour. If he's in your town, check it out!
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