Brother Ali Brother Ali has no reservations in saying that he’s “trying to be one of the greatest of all time” (on the Molemen track “Life Sentence”). Inspired by golden era legends like KRS-One and Rakim, this undisputed Master of Ceremony began rapping as a means of survival. Growing up albino (colorless hair, skin and eyes, poor vision, and extreme sensitivity to the sun) in a world of cruel kids made it strikingly obvious to Ali that he needed a high-powered way to earn some respect and prestige among his peers. As a result, ever since elementary school he hasn’t slowed down with his lyrical grind. In his rare moments of silence these days, if you catch his eyes, you’ll notice that this Minneapolis denizen is rapping in his head. For Ali, hip-hop doesn’t stop when he exits the studio or stage. Around the turn of the millennium, Rhymesayers Entertainment couldn’t overlook Ali’s talent and drive when he submitted his self-produced demo, Rites of Passage. This rare, cassette-only effort features collections of rhymes, poems, and stories that he wove into his live sets. Its release help make him a welcome member of the RSE family alongside Atmosphere, Musab, and Eyedea and Abilities. Brother Ali’s tracks Red Light Zone by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:06:49Z De La Kufi (feat. Talib Kweli) by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:06:49Z Red (feat. Evidence) by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:06:45Z Secrets & Escapes by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:06:32Z Abu Enzo by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:06:28Z Apple Tree Me (feat. C.S. Armstrong) by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:06:19Z The Idhin by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:06:14Z Father Figures by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:06:07Z They Shot Ricky by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:06:00Z Situated (feat. Pharoahe Monch) by Brother Ali published on 2019-10-30T23:05:51Z
