Brother Ali - Walking Away - #164 - 1000 Essential Hip Hop Listens

[Mettmog]

He just pours his soul out on every track <3

[brandonjledoux04]

so good. nothing else to say :)

[lordfridge2]

@jac5562 Thanks for the heads up obout Rek. I check the cat out not bad at all.

[xmalaisedusieclex]

I LOVE YOU FOR UPLOADING ALL THOSE PEARLS. <3

[scbjgs]

talk about a lump in your throat! damn i love Brother Ali's music!

[barnumeffect5]

i heard brother ali was good, but damn this is real.

[lordfridge2]

To damn good. This guy is the best out there right now.

[jac5562]

@lordfridge2 you got cats like Reks making heavy noise what you talking about

[FuctupFilms]

I taught my parrot to whistles this!

[esnees123]

@FuctupFilms LOL :A

[BurritosWithBeards]

Brother Ali Best at it!

[dooghie1]

Brother Ali, your music hits me where it counts. Sometimes I feel that you are doin your thing to my life its amazing bro. Plus what you rhyme about is so true for example "uncle sam goddamn" which I seriously think that it should be the theme song for boondocks. anyways keep it real dude.

[beezyb42011]

You got a sick stone underneath your ribs, where your hearts supposed to live.

[rezzmah]

oh! how come i never hear of the good artists unless its by accident? kbye

love the song btw :3

[St3m89]

Don't dis on this song you 7 haters!!!

[EMIN3Mfan2010]

i'm addicted to this tune, i listen 2 it about 20 times a day....

[EMIN3Mfan2010]

@skulls17 will do, same, if u find it, lemme kno pls

[EMIN3Mfan2010]

any1 kno where i could get da instrumental for this tune???

[skulls17]

@EMIN3Mfan2010 i wish.. but if u ever do find it, shoot me a msg. ive been lookin for it for a while.

[ajremydawg]

I honestly think i would flip the shit if i saw brother ali =P

[libbotoppo]

exactly how i feel.

[timberboy25]

Real music...

[clantzjones]

This shit gives me chills.

[Gram905]

how come tha best instrumentals are never on youtube?.. someone make this plz

[cgraf420]

a fucking hate myself listening to this song. i probably ruined all those years of his life, i wasted his time i wasted his love i am a waste.

[ismokereefer]

@cgraf420

keep ya head up

[donttakeoffense88]

@cgraf420 good, glad you at least realize what you did, may you forever live with this feeling. you deserve it......sicerely

, someone who is dealing with the same kind of woman.

[cgraf420]

@donttakeoffense88 you know what, fuck right off. I really did try my hardest to love him... I"m sure she did too. that love existed, we both were happy at some point, so despite the pain it was worth it. truth be told i was a great girlfriend i just have a few problems with myself. maybe she does too. it is beyond selfish to wish something like that on another... trust me i lived with that feeling for years now and for now good reason because I DONT DESERVE IT at all. give it time.

[09knucklez]

@cgraf420 STFU lol... pretendin to be his ex

[FredrickVonShwinkel]

@cgraf420 How do you feel about it now, 7 months later? Everybody can make a new start, even you. Even if you screwed things up, you can take what you have learned and become a better person. Decide to change and ask God for help. Let the past worry about the past, we are all imperfect people.

[iMob8]

Seven people didnt walk away. 

[Ace996432]

@iMob8 Lol

[shawndeezy420]

p.s. u can keep all this shit.

[aretz28]

This is by far the most relevant song to my situation right now. Faheem and Ear To Ear also.

[kyoukilis20]

cannot stop whistling when i hear this shit

[HurpDurpification]

@kyoukilis20

couldn't help but laugh when I read this, seeing as I was whistling at the time

[lgreenstien]

@kyoukilis20 ahaha kept whistling this the other day so I had to listen to it again , right when I go on the video the first two comments are about whistling it lol

[deegreezyfosheezy]

how can you not like this shit

[MrIhatemogz]

..Prince Ali..

[WTFisvF]

YES! ALI!

[iampr1m]

Pr1M Music - Google It.

[punkrules45]

all of Ali's songs float like a butterfly, and sting like bee!

[sintheticg]

@punkrules45 im just glad he dont flow like lil wayne, and stink like jay-z

[95Pine]

I wouldn't say he's a person just like you. He's more than that. He's an emcee, a preacher and a prophet all in one. We are blessed to hear his words of wisdom. Ya dig?

[atmosphericEP1]

6 people must have played there lil weezy track on itunes thinking they were listening to this

[wurge]

I have listened to this so so many times, but today it hit me harder than ever.

[beeeunit]

Brother Ali Live is by far one of the best live shows I have ever been to

[banchyy09]

big brother knows whatsup!

[SubwayZombie]

Albinism is a genetic defect, anyone can be an albino.

But who gives a fuck cause little Jason grew up to be the realest emcee in hip hip today. Much respect to Brother Ali.

[mylesloves2sing]

Look, if he's black, albino or white, tell me what does it change? He's a person just like you. He is a man with talent and style and I don't know about you guys but I dig this shit and I respect him.

[BrotherhoodAssassin7]

love this song, it fits perfectly my situation right now....

[maruhhhBABYY]

GENiUS. love him...i met him a couple years ago and he was suuper nice in person too

[melissasue358]

It's such a beautiful song. Can't stop listening to it! I love his words and the way he sings his words.

[Fluffheaddiez]

i love this fucking song

[IAmWhoIAmandIamME]

love it

[SHMEAUGEZHQ]

"im not the kinda man

that'll a draw line in the sand

if gotta draw at all

its time for you to scram"

doesnt matter what race he is. the man is talented...thats all.

[janitorsam333]

“They ask me if I’m black or white, I’m neither

Race is a made up thing, I don’t believe in it

[michcarigma]

You about to lose the company your misery loves, I ain’t never did nothing but try to cure your disease, at least help the symptoms, instead you infected me

[IXChopperXI]

Ali is The Truth hands down.

[djrakman]

this track always reminds me of common sense

[rshekyahoo]

I was pretty pumped that this had almost 80,000 views, but my curiosity got the best of me so I poked around a little bit and lil wayne's 'lolipop' has got over 50 million, just don't get how so many damn people can be that ignorant...

[mahb0wzinyomouf]

wat? he's white?!

[codemanyea]

@mahb0wzinyomouf  not about skin color my friend, its about good music.

[Pl0x5k]

@codemanyea thats right but i found it alittle odd that hes muslium and hes white but hes got good music and it shouldnt matter about religeon or skin colour its about the connection we should have with eachother.. were all family

[codemanyea]

@Pl0x5k Couldnt agree with you more brother.

[aklaizefnub6]

@mahb0wzinyomouf He's albino. No color pigmintation, thats what makes it amazing, cause he has no race.

[justhart23]

@mahb0wzinyomouf technically, he's albino.

[janitorsam333]

@mahb0wzinyomouf he is black man but albino, so at least hes still got a huge.....

[tjlep]

@janitorsam333 Actually, he is Caucasian. Not that it matters, but I think it is kinda funny that people openly assume and believe he is black because of his albinism.

[janitorsam333]

@tjlep i dont know i looked it up but didnt site my sources so i guess it could be wikipedea believed other wise though

[tjlep]

@janitorsam333 Did you look a while ago? It says that he is caucasian on wikipedia, now.

[papichulobumber1]

@janitorsam333

hes not a black man, you just have to look at his face. Albinism(?) doesnt only occur with black people it occurs with white people aswell.You just automaticly assume hes black cause he's albino. How stupid.

[valleystylez1]

@janitorsam333 he's not black, idiot.

[TheJoeTC]

@valleystylez1 He's actually a black blind albino.

[derrickandbennywon]

@TheJoeTC he's Caucasian and albino... but there is so much more to him, and this song then race. Lets go deeper please.

[TheJoeTC]

@derrickandbennywon I wasn't relating his race to his music..I don't know where you got that idea from. I was simply replying to another comment. I know about his meaning and influence, You don't have to tell me, please.

[mmyyddddd]

@valleystylez1 yea he is you dumb fuck, its called being albino

[valleystylez1]

@mmyyddddd So you're saying only black people can be albino. You're a dumb ass. I know the difference between being albino and just being white. 

[mmyyddddd]

@valleystylez1 no i never said that, i've met an albino kid in my old school and he was white...so no i dont think that, i didnt think he was white because the way he talks or what he thinks about saying is more from a black persons perspective then a white dudes. like his freedom songs, or the song about the white kids wanting to fuck him up because he was either albino or cus maybe hes black, who knows

[PsychoBoar]

Reminds me of when my mom and dad split in '07. I miss seein' my daddy... Miss talking to him..

[verbal187]

@PsychoBoar just remeber that even if you dont talk to him much anymore take the lessons he taught you either good or bad andbe the best person you can be. Everything that happens to you makes you who you are. And always love yourself

[deegreezyfosheezy]

th struggling i did for you was all for nothing. it was never enough your heart set on sufferin...... realest shit ever

[woldbeats77]

Ali is one of the best.

[1986Emcee1]

since you never listen to a word i ever said' there nothin more for us to say ' got my mind made up im walkin away'

[ihatentr]

dopeness.

[misscarino69]

this song goes out to oscar g. palomares. <!3

[MOPRICE29]

listen!!

[McNightFall]

This is real hip pop.. No dumbed down words like in mainstream. May Ali always be remembered.

[CuffCaleb]

amazing! like he's reading my mail. haha wierd how music relates to people so much.

[maztakeef420]

hang around wit ya broke friends n call yaself rich... wow this dudes alot more dope than i originally thought

[budhole24]

Very real stuff. who hasn't been in a relationship like this? thank you brother ali for making music that we can all relate to.

[MrBboyHP]

This is HIPHOP

[drift2drive]

this song sets a great tone.

[OctoPeace1]

If this is only #164 out of the top 1000 hip hop listens, then what could possibly be #1?

[armsnhashish]

I can't recommend finding out the answer to that question, you are bound to be dissappointed.

[peacin]

He really is corkfield. He has always brought it in a solid way.

[corkfield1]

it was my brother that told me about him..he met him and sage in la last year..were irish and we love da proper hip hop..its hard to convince my friends doe..they like catchy beats and simple words..its what sells

[corkfield1]

this kid is underated bigtime...dis or candyshop??..please

[recuerdoavivir]

Brother Ali- "I think people assume that because I'm an underground independent artist that I must hate or look down on music that's mainstream. That's bullshit. Music is music. 50's on the radio and famous but if you listen to his albums you're hearing exactly what NWA was saying. Dude has so much heart and personality. His voice and style and delivery are the shit." how about instead of comparing him to other rappers we just enjoy the music?

[ChocoDog33]

word

[Takeover4]

you said it, dude

[flowless899]

this shit is too damn REAL.

[punkyhiphopdood]

Damn. This reminds me of my ex, classic brother ali joint.

[lama0504]

Bomb ass song play this for the ex lol

minnesota

[Anomaly]

It's such a sad song.

When it first came out, I was still a young guy and I loved it and understood it's tone and really felt it even though I never experienced anything like it in my life.

Years later I'm listening to this after me and the woman I was going to make my fiance split, and it's just crazy how much stronger this song has become and how it holds so much more significance.

[malenonde]

good luck man...thats the power of music...just be strong and you will be fine

[graysonk13]

totally agree with you

[gangstasmurf06]

It only came out 2 years ago...

[lindoMarkE]

ok now imagine having a child with someone. seeing a human come out of another human entering a new realm of existence. An existence of air and seeing them take that first breathe. Imagine sharing that with one person that you truly think is the one, the one that you knew...... and realizing it's time to walk away from that. when you go threw that you will feel closer to this song.

[bwade88]

@Anomaly as sad as it is this song describes my life and thoughts right now .....

[likemike6168]

@Anomaly pussy

[jmckenz11]

That intro cracks me up:

"If you made records, you ain't gonna catch me listenin' to that shit."

The beat is fanatstic, and the brutally open nature of his lyrics make this just another example of why Ali is the greatest...

[9483Q]

listen to the whole song and stop quoting the first few words.

[clntmagee]

YOU'RE A DOUCHEBAG

[asdf52535]

One of the most underrated hip hop albums of all time. This dude should be winning awards.

[DaGonz53]

this beat is nasty

[hatredis]

thank god for indie rap that shit on the radio is why i was metal for so long, untill i found atmosphere and cage

[mforrest1508]

Ali is the man one of the best who ever didi it

[bbell64591]

pure excellence

[Buttsox]

You got a sick stone under your ribs, where a heart is supposed to live,

Sick, twisted, and vindictive, with your windows dim,

Baby you're not wicked hard bull fish, you must shiver,

[BrimstoneAlpha]

REAL music

[bistnenutte]

beautiful song! great lyrics! Brtha Ali is tha shit!

[flyingWill777]

great beat.

[DaDaJ]

Much love for big brother ali, great tunes.

[winterzach333]

probably my favorite song by him

[o0debs]

same here dawgie

[luciferjunkie]

@winterzach333 you should listen to uncle sam goddamn then.........

[winterzach333]

@luciferjunkie a little late but...

trust me, ive listened to all his stuff, and this is still probably my favorite. maybe something off US but this is still gold

[BurgerAndDrink]

This song helped me through some hard times in my life.

[forsakenchef]

me too

[shimyshimyyea]

Yeah, it's getting me through some down times right now too.

[alishamallen]

It's helping me right now.

[ProblyNotYurNmba1Fan]

Brother Ali is the best hip hop/rap artist ever...im hating that gangster rap bs. This is real

respect from connecticut and california

[crackrock69]

i also saw him and atmosphere the other day, and it was single handedly the greatest show ive ever seen, if you ever get the chance to see either of them, do whatever you can to do it, amazing

[organicecstacy]

Both of them together is a bonus just saw them at the Troc, What What

[PaneiroPhantom]

yea i was at the troc too. i was the only dude smokin blunts inside haha..at least that i saw

[PaneiroPhantom]

saw him and atmosphere the other day. great show

[DivineFem86]

I LOVE this dude. So slept on

[jigityjay]

brother ali why does your kid look so much like slug? just playin

[BroZiesin420]

u can keep all this shit and roll wit ur friends and call ur self rich..!

[voodoochild85858]

feel good tune

[JONOSAURUS]

wow, that's a heavy thing to talk about

[istaahi]

why does is matter if hes muslim or not,, or albino,l, shit he makes great music,, inspirational,, period.

[Sockaci]

Yeah, I am white and christian but I dont care about him being muslim and albino. Hes just brave and should be given more credit.

[Olufunmbi]

Probably the best unerground rapper I've ever listen to. Do your thang Brother Ali...you are the best

[eatmcdonalds]

i agree 100% man

and this is his best song

[KongoKid79]

I hope so

[joshcolorado]

i have found a new favorite rapper

[robzeroits]

um his wife tried to kill him thats what he's talking about. She stabbed him

[OneMetaLLica420]

i was playing atmosphere really loud and this girl playin basketball downstairs asked if i hear of brother ali. good stuff my man!

[mrjones001]

fuck i never thought of it like that...makes sense now

[heatofchrist1]

Thankyou.

[D7Wolow]

yes i hear the abortion thing too

[WaitingxxRoom]

is he really religious or something?

"How you threaten to kill the most precious, gift that you'll ever be blessed with?"

talkin about abortion right?

[D7Wolow]

I had heard or thought he was speaking about his life, so, to threaten to kill him

[D7Wolow]

He is clear

[retardopooplick]

He's Musilm. I think.

[InfamousBeverage]

He's definitely Muslim.

[musicguy1987]

Actually, i think he's in The Nation Of Islam

[zekay99]

brother ali ....my favourite mc

[idk7373]

this is music not that mainstream stuff they play now on the radio

[jonathanfelix89]

This Song IS Amazing

[eatmcdonalds]

I'm extremily huge into music.. and seriously, this is the fucking best song in the under ground industry.. brother ali is the ultamite

[voodoochild85858]

if this song don't make you happy and drown your sorrows you have no soul