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Details Surrounding Brother Ali’s Us are Revealed

Posted in Concert Dates, Music News with tags Brother Ali, Evidence, Rhymesayers Entertainment, The Truth is Here, toki wright, US on Monday, July 27, 2009 by Tim Althaus

brotherali1 Brother Ali already released the critically acclaimed Truth Is Here EP this year, and now he is gearing up to release his full length Us which is due out this fall. Ali isn’t usually known for large amounts of guest appearances on his albums, but on this outting we will see more than we usually do. Joining him on the mic will be Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz & Stokely Williams. There is no word yet on the production for the album, but knowing Ali’s traditional formula I’m guessing Ant will have a huge role in this one. Those 2 have never made a miss, always hits but I wouldn’t mind seeing Jake One adding some of his pristine production to the bill.

Brother Ali is touring with Evidence & Toki Wright this fall in support of the new album, as well as Evidence’s new album Cats & Dogs. You can follow me after the jump for the tour dates. Continue reading →

Brother Ali “Speaks the Truth” to Hip Hop DX

Posted in Music News with tags Brother Ali, Hip-Hop, KRS One, Rhymesayers, The Truth is Here on Saturday, February 21, 2009 by Tim Althaus

brother-ali-2 Ever since Brother Ali dropped his 2007 effort (not to mention modern day classic), The Undisputed Truth he has been one busy ass dude. He’s been touring all the time, and now he is getting ready to drop an EP next month entitled The Truth is Here. Recently the fine folks over at Hip Hop DX sat down with the man himself for an interview, and to be quite frank it’s one of the best in depth and personal interviews I’ve read in a long time. There are a lot of issues that I never knew about that he discusses in this interview.

The interview starts out with Ali’s views on his fellow peer and mentor KRS-One’s feelings about Barack Obama. He also sounds off on how Verizon wouldn’t let him tour with Gym Class Heroes because of his “Uncle Sam Goddamn” video. I also had no idea that the Department of Homeland Security froze the Rhymesayers bank account when Ali was overseas in Australia. Apparently when the DHS froze the bank account, Ali and his crew had to register their social security numbers, addresses and even tell them why they were there. It’s funny that Ali really isn’t that political of a rapper, but even he agrees that he has been getting the Chuck D Treatment. You can also read about how the plans are progressing for Ali’s new album (sounds ridiculous) that drops next year.

All in all this is a great interview. This article skews a lot of different aspects in Brother Ali’s life and it is very in depth. Make sure you go out and get The Truth is Here next month when it drops, it promises to be some incredible material.

You can read the original Hip Hop DX interview here.

Video: Brother Ali, “Good Lord” Promo #1

Posted in Video with tags Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Brother Ali, Hip-Hop, Rhymesayers Entertainment, Rick Cordero, The Truth is Here on Friday, February 6, 2009 by Tim Althaus

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As most of you know, Brother Ali will be dropping a new EP/DVD entitled The Truth is Here next month. This is a promo video for his first single off the EP, “Good Lord”. The video will be directed by Rick Cordero, and Ali says that this is the first song that really focuses on the fact that he is muslim. Check the Ali Shaheed Muhammad (whom you all should know is part of the legendary Tribe Called Quest) cameo and listen to how Ali feels about the things that Tribe did, as well as what Shaheed though was their key to success. This is a great promo vid check it out, also go get The Truth is Here on March 10th on Rhymesayers Entertainment.

Brother Ali to Release New EP & DVD Next Month

Posted in Music News with tags Ant, Brother Ali, Hip-Hop, Rhymesayers Enterntainment, Slug, The Truth is Here on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 by Tim Althaus

brother-ali-31 Well it appears as though your favorite albino emcee, Brother Ali, will be coming out with a new nine track EP next month (with a guest appearance from Slug) as well as a DVD that accompanies it. The EP will be nine tracks of straight fire material as you can expect and it is titled The Truth is Here. This is the preface for his fourth studio album due out this fall. I can assure you that this EP will be nothing short of amazing. Brother Ali & Ant have been doing some amazing things for years, I’m sure they are sticking to the same formula.

The DVD will feature the homecoming show off his Undisputed Truth Tour at the legendary venue First Avenue. I was actually at this show, and I can tell you that it was truly an amazing show, every single aspect of it. This EP is worth it for the DVD alone, the music is just going to make this purchase have a ton of added value. It will also feature interviews with Brother Ali as well a commentary by the man himself. You also will get the videos for “Uncle Sam Goddamn” and “Take Me Home” (which was probably my favorite track on the album).

I can assure you on March 10th when this comes out, I will be at the store making a purchase of this album. I’ve heard from a few sources that Ali’s new material is ridiculous and I can’t wait to hear it. Again folks, here is another example of Rhymsayers dropping megaton bombs.

Spotted at HipHopDX

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