"Be polite and respectful, but if a man puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery"-Malcolm X

"there's a thin line between anger and hunger my man, and i ride a unicycle down the middle "

@josephpigott9379

6 жыл бұрын

Zach Rodgers brutal love!

@suicide_king6804

6 жыл бұрын

You might catch me, touch my feet down on both sides.

@samijamesmusic

4 жыл бұрын

POETIC

i love how the man incorporates his spiritual life into music. too many people are ashamed to even start talkin' about that shit. with people like Guru passing on, hip hop needs a new generation of dudes/ladies who are gonna keep challenging our minds to elevate.

Brother Ali's distinct voice and heartfelt spit rhymes are absolutely what makes me a fan of this good brotha A damn good MC to say the least.

@victoriaappiagei1482

6 жыл бұрын

too me

Just started listening to Brother Ali's stuff recently. Shit... have I EVER been missing out. You can hear this beautiful bastard putting every ounce of his soul into every syllable. Damn. Gonna be bumpin' this and the rest of Rhymesayers for the foreseeable future.

@kylecameron9949

9 жыл бұрын

you need to check out 'light speed' by grieves

@R0B3RTL3M0N5

9 жыл бұрын

no you don't.

@Ilovevidgames123

9 жыл бұрын

Yeah, wasn't that impressed with Grieves.

@ariesghost

8 жыл бұрын

+Grant Larson I wanted to like Grieves, he's in my wheelhouse and all. Just couldn't. It feels soul-less after Atmosphere, Tech, Brother Ali, Sage, Scroobius. He just just doesn't have that soul in his music.

@azuleon1581

8 жыл бұрын

+ariesghost good list there looked up the 2 i dont know cuz i like all the others and scroobius was pretty decen but i put in sage and got sage one, sage francis, sage the gemini, and greg sage. which one did you mean? its mostly between sage one and francis for my guess cuz i dont think you were putting in greg with that list cuz thats a band, gemini was not very good though it was a song talking about how i remember him and i dont so that wasnt very relatable. and then one and francis were actual decent rappers

Brother Ali makes me proud to be from Minnesota! I love his lyrics, The first song I heard was Forest Witiker. I was feeling down and my homie said to listen to it. Gave me a whole new outlook on life!

"You can either choose the heart or the fist; but you'll connect with me if ya path ever intersects with me..." Been listening to this song for years and that one line just hit me. Sometimes one bar just takes that long to sink in... Line is rugged.

My father is on his last mile here on this plane, and right now my wife, daughters, and Brother Ali are getting me through this difficult time.

@justinbills4129

6 жыл бұрын

MileHighRonin my condolences to you and yours.

about to be 2017 and Brother ali's message is more important then ever, still dope af.

@austinarvold4048

4 жыл бұрын

2020 and god damn do we need more of this now than ever...

@Chudd705

3 жыл бұрын

You mean 2020 😎

@robertlarsen8758

3 жыл бұрын

2021*

@dazbaylo

2 жыл бұрын

2022

Any way you look at it this shit is amazing.

@azuleon1581

8 жыл бұрын

+Dylan Lane definitely not shit

@IPTMFF

8 жыл бұрын

+Alex Nobert I think he was quoting the song

@azuleon1581

8 жыл бұрын

I know but still its not shit.

@DurkaAhDurka

7 жыл бұрын

Azuleon wasn't Self-Taught..

Been bumping this shit for like 4 years straight. Always been dope always will be.

The sample and the song itself is amazing. Props to Brother Ali and his undisputed rhymes. A Legend among us. Hip hop is still alive!❤️🙏

Anyone still listening in 2019? Still fire

@matts.4146

4 жыл бұрын

duh

@averagejoe9642

4 жыл бұрын

@@matts.4146 Now that's not nice

@funtimes8296

4 жыл бұрын

@@averagejoe9642 I clicked thumbs down on his comment for being mean.

@yudhok

4 жыл бұрын

This type of music will not age. It's eternal

@michaelsmith9714

4 жыл бұрын

2020 lock down but the spirit is up

2020 self taught brother ali

@robertwendorf1547

4 жыл бұрын

Been taught in everything but surviving and I'm learning the hard way, brother Ali helps me get throughtrought it

@stmordi

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah boooiiii!

@jesusfchrist8479

3 жыл бұрын

2021

you know you've done something special as an artist when you have a page full of positive comments on KZread, miracles do happen

This is the maddest beat I've ever heard

The truth of life has been revealed, we can finally know where we came from, who we are, and where were going. This is the truth the evidence suggests.

@chrisellis6162

9 жыл бұрын

All that is now The only issue with this comment is that it is based on the Koran. There is still no proof that the Koran is the ultimate truth. If it is an interest of yours then you should also read "The Lost Book Of Enki." Either way the message he sends is clear for our future in all of his songs. Very powerful. The mentioning of his specific religious beliefs does cause him to loose followers however, which is a severe downside to his work. Amazing artist.

@chrisellis6162

9 жыл бұрын

Chris Ellis I apologize Quran. Typo

@uripb9286

9 жыл бұрын

Chris Ellis The Mahabharata is also interesting. PS: Said that just 'cause I love month-to-month conversations xD

@ml106

8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Ellis there are enough proofs for those who want to see

So glad to see hip hop is still alive

This man's voice, literally, phonically, meter, tempo, all the words I can't think of.... is Dope.

True music like this needs to be recognized more. It needs to get out there like news papers.

"There's a fine line between anger and hunger my friend"

Just here to let people know this song will forever be relevant

love this song, it seems almost everyone thinks you have to go to a traditional school to learn and grow when this can not be farther from the truth. props to all the self taught jedi warriors expressing there individuality!

He's nice! "There's a thin line between hunger, and anger... I ride a uni-cycle through the middle." I loved this song from this point on. Just now heard of this guy. I love great hip hop!

off key? this guy sticks to the beat like fucking glue

@tomdabomb999

9 жыл бұрын

HoaxManTheOne off key is pitch rather than rhythm

@LAMEHERC1

8 жыл бұрын

+tomdabomb999 lol

@TajvanskiTigar

8 жыл бұрын

couldn't put it better myself

@jackcalligaro1796

6 жыл бұрын

Exchange 😅😅😅😅

@NaruTheBlackSwan

6 жыл бұрын

It is off-kilter for damn sure. His rhythm and pitch is unconventional and even awkward at times, but he fucking nails it. It's his own way of doing things. He's self-taught.

Either I grew up, or Hip-Hop wasn't what I thought it was---DON'T MATTER THOUGH!...Either way, thank God for change. I shall never be settled on one idea, vision or belief. Self-taught is the only route to greatness.

Rocked 61 shows came home took a bus to the 62nd

check this out, Brother Ali was one of the artists interviewed in the book "H OW T O RA P - The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC" Really great read, he drops a ton of knowledge in that book and they also interviewed a load of other HipHop legends for it

just saw him last night in Santa Ana, my life's complete now.

Nuff respect to you Brother I truelly appreciate your music man it's a positive thing to see and hear. Just a big shame that mainstream hip hop fans don't listen more to artist like you. Big up to you for keeping it real.

This is one of the songs that got me hooked on hip-hop. I was born during the golden era but never realized it until a couple years ago and to be honest with all those hip-hop greats out there I'll still come back to Brother Ali because he's one of the ones that introduced me to hip-hop.

Rapidly becoming one of my favourite Americans. Mr. Ali for prime minister.

Shadows on the Sun & This album back to back were so damn consistently good. Even his early mixtape Rites Of Passage I had before he was on Rhymesayers was good. With 3 day journey on it. I watched Ali come up into the scene and every time Ive seen him live... he was great. Puts a ton of energy into his sets.

@garrylisle860

7 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Wright I'm from the uk.ive never heard of this man over the pond and only just discovered him. wow , just epic

@jonathanwright2925

7 жыл бұрын

Garry Lisle Man I've been meeting so many people from other countries lately through a common bond of hip hop... and talking to them. It's amazing. The two Swedish people I talk to are awesome. Brother Ali puts on amazing shows and has downright amazing lyrics. If you ever want some recommendations hit me up. I listen to some Hip Hop from your side of the pond too. maybe we could toss some music back and forth. I love hearing new stuff.

@garrylisle860

7 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Wright well if you not heard of Akala have a look. His first 'fire in the booth' in particular . also someone called devlin

@jonathanwright2925

7 жыл бұрын

Garry Lisle Will do Ill link you to something I just found I liked a lot that collabed with one of my favorite Canadian Rappers and a group from your way I never heard of but I like the track a lot for a recording and video shot in just one night

who ever does not like this yo keep following the system blindly like the sheep you are. those who like this well self taught and congrates every day you have graduate that of life everyday.

@Bodybuddha

10 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA SPEAK MORE SHIT

@adelissa83

10 жыл бұрын

Respectttttt

@chrislarocca8307

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you respect to you to bra

I saw Ali 08 with Atmosphere.OMG.Greatest hiphop show i ever seen and i seen some crazy hiphop shows.

I remember when this came out. Ali came to Chicago, Abbey Pub. Humble dude, signed an autograph for me. Great performer too. This dude came to Northwestern about 7 years ago as a nobody before Shadows of the Sun. Even then I knew this cat had something...he was freestyle battlin Eyedea on stage and spittin some ill stuff. I think right after that Rhymesayers picked him up. You can't really say anything negative about this dudes skills.

So much motivation in this song...

Damn. This is the kind of music all artists should strive to create. Raw and from the heart.

All I needed was someone to believe in me.. And this song has shown me that all I need all anyone needs is to believe in yourself... Roll with the punches and take any opening visible.. Or invisible.. Forgive the rock on but rock on.. For a hip hip song.. One of many..

@yamiatem1853

6 жыл бұрын

Because it hip it's now it's enthralling.

That beat though, and those lyrics...

This song is mad slept on with only a million views

2018 and still some of the best rap playing right now!

Ali is the truth. Anyone who doesn't realize this is not a true fan of REAL hip hop.

Hey everybody should know that this man be spitting dat real shit

Shit, Brother Ali is legally blind and he named himself Brother Ali which is mu'fuckin DOPE! I got Muslim friends and they tell me dat Ali wuz a strong fighter who fought for freedom back in the 1400's. Man this rapper has mah UTMOST respect! :p

@andy589

9 жыл бұрын

MrGladBEASTftw He is actually legally blind. He can see things up close but anything more than a few feet away and he can't make it out. "Blind in the eyes so I see you with my heart"

@3looy1995

8 жыл бұрын

U should search about the story of imam ali and imam al Hussain soooo inspiration stories , peace

@jakesalvatoreblack4593

8 жыл бұрын

loco oh, i have a Muslim friend who is Shi'a (sorry if i misspelled) - he told me bout brother ali, and a bit about hassan and hussain. :) and ali. they were warriors who fought for justice, yet the bad people killed them. :(

Ali + Ant = legendary hip-hop

It's songs like this that remind me that Hip-Hop is a direct evolution from the soul-filled Jazz.

love this song still sounds better than the main stream music

@wokensoultherapartist6055

5 жыл бұрын

Tru that

Brother Ali is a beast

U saved my Life My Freedom and helped me grow here in the USA 4 OUR People!!!! Solutions and Community Revolution working on building my formula. U Inspire me!!!!!!

Love this track. Keep pushing guys.

The difference between the rhymesayers and eminem is every single one of the rhymesayers crew brings a strong real message of what's really going on and teaches people to be conscious and mindful instead off excepting things as there layed out. Eminem messages are distorted and he's playing a role. Yeah there all white but it has nothing to do with color because we are equal regardless of race religion financial situation but the people in the world need to OPEN THEIR EYES

@richardhardy4119

4 жыл бұрын

eminem is a god.... no comparison. Brother Ali and Rhymesayers are good but Em is.. well Em

@mixmaster6827

4 жыл бұрын

As someone who grew up listening to em, man isn't just drugs and violence my guy. Especially later on in his career, he had some pretty good messages he was pushing. Plus, even early on he was a big supporter of free speech which is an admirable goal to defend.

this is what you call perfection, amazing, feelgood, flawless and impeccable flow and lyrics

“theres a thin line between anger and hunger my man”🙏🏼💯

Brother Ali is that dude...

"Ever since day one...just me and where I'm coming from Rites of passage, and shadows on the sun My people I stand before you as a man with more true shit, than he knows what do with" And brother Ali still gets slept on... Talented story teller, with a good message, and lyrical prowess? What does an MC have to do to make it big? Sell out? Thank god MCs like Brother Ali, Immortal Technique, RA, and many more, are staying true to the craft. Real rap ain't dead...it just went underground. It had to do something to survive the nuclear blast of the " young thugs, designers, and all those " lil " mutha fuckers.... lil poop, lil zan - addict, that slow, slow row your boat, mutha fucker lil Down syndrome, I mean lil yachty

Man this dude is ahead of his time. Damn shame

Possibly... the single greatest track of all time... Ali you ARE the truth homie

why the fuck is this guy not more famous

@techgadgetguy1234

6 жыл бұрын

Zenno Zangetsu ik right this guy should be the most famous rapper

@burtonboy709

6 жыл бұрын

It's not about fame.

@dapimprncesso7895

6 жыл бұрын

1. Payola. This is where record companies pay for airplay on commercial radio. This is illegal -but completely business-as-usual. It's a great example of white-collar crime. To bite Kool Moe Dee, "There's nothing on the radio that hasn't been paid for." 2. The First Amendment. Set on fire and burned to the ground. Brother Ali's speech threatens to UNDO the misinformation and disinformation propaganda the US government, US public education system, and the Establishment-owned mainstream media has so carefully and deeply embedded.

@dapimprncesso7895

6 жыл бұрын

Uncle Sam Goddamn speaks truth to power. It was released as a single, putting Brother Ali and Rhymesayers on the Feds radar -so that by the time the full album was released and Ali was touring -the Feds froze Ali's and RSE's assets. It wasn't that the government actually believed they had probable cause or legal justification for doing so -they simply knew that they would be able to temporarily "turn off Ali's megaphone" so to speak, by temporarily bankrupting them by tying their assets up until it could be worked out in the courts. And even temporarily silencing him was good enough. Especially in the middle of an album release tour. Which is why they also imposed travel restrictions on Ali at the same time.

@dapimprncesso7895

6 жыл бұрын

Rhymesayers and their emails and other communications are still under surveillance by the FBI even today.

illest

brother Ali is bad to the bone.... I met him along time ago and thought he was on the edge of being a superstar... he puts his heart into his music and that is rare these days..

brother ali and atmosphere are the best kept secrets in hip hop....but if either went mainstream, i don't think they would change...they would both keep makin feel good rap and dope lyrics

blind people pressed accidently the disslike buttton

@andrewoliver8196

5 жыл бұрын

Or did they press it because of the minute of silence after the fucking song? Jeez uploader, get your shit together...

@a3i3t

4 жыл бұрын

They are dead too 😂

@sgthighway2171

3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@sgthighway2171

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewoliver8196 I dislike your comment stupid behavior

@mikebthelegend

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe my coordination made me bump my phone for a millisecond in the wrong place🤷‍♂️ I like this song

yall who keep compareing ali to emeinem keep being sheeple!!! ;)

@brandons1231000

10 жыл бұрын

gay

@kylecameron9949

9 жыл бұрын

lmao!!!..... I love it! I use the word 'sheeple' too! He's (Brother Ali) so positive is unreal.

@maxwellmckinley637

6 жыл бұрын

Nicole Juneac, no one compares Eminem to Brother Ali. They are two different desserts. B-Ali is a pie and Em is a cake.

This is Hip Hop straight from the Heart . great Beat great Lyrics just beautifull ! Greets from Germany !

love this song but the snare kinda sucks

@DendyJungle

9 жыл бұрын

didnt notice until you ruined it for me

@matthihxc

8 жыл бұрын

+WLG1 you ruined this song .. lol

@javiersolis7758

8 жыл бұрын

Damn you!

2021 and still bumping this. Some messages will forever need to be heard.

this guy is so underrated he should be heard hes WAY TOO GOOD compared to rappers nowadays, this is coming from a black man.

Thank you for sharing this. Brother Ali is probably one of the most positive and thought provoking rappers out. Amazing music.

This dude is deep. This song makes me think on some deep philosophical shit. The blind man spits wisdom through his lyrics.

This is still amazing. 2021 still listening.

Our environment (culture, family etc.) and state of mind is what explains good musical talent. Environment is fucking everything.

There needs to be a "love" button for this song not a like button

Wooooooowwwwwwww. Period. I have no wordsxxxx.

Hip-Hop's a culture. Hip = intelligence, Hop = movement. Hip-Hop = intelligent movement. Rap was just one part of the culture, just like Graffiti, Bboying and DJing. If a rap song embraces intelligent movement, then it's Hip-Hop.

ALL THE WAY TO 2021! BLESS UP BROTHERS AND TRUTH SPEAKERS

people like Brother Ali that keep Rap Breathing

brother ali is hella under rated. hes deserves more of that atmosphere success. hope to see more of him in the spotlight in the future. mpls/st paul gettin put on the map from these cats.

This isn't rap. It's hip hop.

Was a witness to The Truth and Atmosphere once. Bucket list check.

Damn now this what pure rap is all about, mad respect brother ali!

this beat is so AWSOME! Brother Alis text to, really heavy hip hop right here fellows!

I truly believe in my heart soul and mind, if people really know what ppl call “God”, there is never a need to take or strike out at any other belief describing-the same as we all know we don’t completely understand it, though we try:) God bless you Ali:)

I know, you can't get much cooler than this guy. Albino, white, adopted, blind guy from minnesota.

Damn I'm so glad I discovered Brother Ali....keep bumpin his shit 24/7

Bangin this With your head phones whipping it downtown. BOooom

Thank you Ali i knew over10yrs ago you are the truth!

One of my favorites. Thank God for Slug and Rhymesayers....

AAAAAAH damn i'm addicted to this stuff, guys!

Brother Ali has some of the sickest beats of all time

Ali struck gold with this song

+1..my fav brother ali track, peace from ATL

I've been trying to remember this song for like 5 years. out of nowhere I remembered it, bumping this while watching homestarrunner.com

my god....ive found someone that CAN put down atmosphere in a heartbeat

HUGE TRACK>....goosebumps .........blood pumping... tears rolling!!

amen. Good to see poeple see the light.

mainstream is dead for suuree dude. that's why I listen to underground and old school. and I agree! both of them are just insane!

2020 and holy fuck this aged like a fine wine

it doesnt matter if he is albino he's freaking dope as hell. one of the best hands down

its true that atmosphere, brother ali and slug arnt from seattle...but all of them deff have a west coast flow. seattle truly is the center of real, lyrical hip hop.