Brother Ali - Self Taught (Live @ Soundset 2009)

Brother Alis last album, the critically acclaimed, The Undisputed Truth, was a landmark in hip-hop, an album that carried weight equally with critics and fans alike, an album of bold statements and bolder beats, politically and socially aware without being preachy. His new album "Us" (released September 21st on Rhymesayers Entertainment) is a progression that will make Brother Ali one of the most enduring figures in hip-hop; while still aware, Ali has turned his gaze inward, and started examining the human condition from the outside in. A profound personal glimpse into a vulnerability seldom seen or heard in music, "Us" touches on the strengths and flaws of the human condition, exploring drug abuse, divorce, homophobia and many more topics that most people are scared to touch in their own lives, much less on an album for the world to see.

As with previous endeavors, the beats here are courtesy of Ant, whose production work seems to be getting more soulful and lush by the minute. The guest appearances only accentuate Brother Alis strengths, with Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition making strong appearances.

Better known as Brother Alis DJ, BK-One takes his years of experience as a DJ and puts on his producer hat joining forces with up and coming Twin Cities beatsmith Benzilla to craft a Brazilian musical bed for some of Hip Hops most engaging MCs. Radio do Canibal features appearances by Scarface, Slug (Atmosphere), Black Thought (The Roots), Brother Ali, Raekwon (Wu-Tang Clan), Murs (Living Legends), Phonte (Little Brother), Haiku DEtat (Aceyalone, Myka 9 & Abstract Rude, Blueprint, P.O.S (Doomtree), The Grouch (Living Legends), I Self Devine, Toki Wright, Aby Wolf and The Hypnotic Bass Ensemble.

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[nyurkov]

we need more soundset videos like this

[lame0o]

amazing! 794 views? what's wrong with people?

[1THABRONXBOY]

sick flow

[dcshoes222]

probably the best soundset video on youtube.

[snowhookisgod]

@lame0o they just don't know how the brother can lift you up and bring music that speaks to the soul

[Margalus89]

how can Ali be so good?

[uberscheisse]

best rapper. hands down.

[getmoneystayreal]

this cat is ill....not trying to take his shine or focus away,but immortal tech's little bro,eternal technique has a song called "that's my people" kinda like this,but all prop's to ali....100!

[tanakax25]

Though I realize it can be difficult to get every artist on the roster to sign to such terms. I see a film crew every year. Why don't I see an entire promotion of the show, every year? Even marketed for sale? If anything, the exposure of such would payoff, even if released online for free hosted by your site, increasing exposure. And seeing a film crew(which has expanded every year), it seems that the expense of doing such a plan would rise a bare minimum. IMO.

[stacerobin1]

@TheRealCMeta he doesnt need shit. Ok Skillz would be ok.

[stacerobin1]

The big record labels are history. Mark my words.

[redxhen]

that shit was amazing.