Brother Ali - Us

Brother Ali's 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 (available from September 21st 2009 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 [of Atmosphere fame], whose production work seems to be getting more soulful and lush by the minute. The guest appearances only accentuate Brother Ali's strengths, with Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition making strong appearances.

In support of the new album, Ali will be hitting the Barfly in Camden on September 15th to give the UK a showcase of exactly what to expect from the new record, even before he hits the road in the USA. It would be a crime to miss out!

European dates 2009
Sept 15 London, Camden Barfly
Sept 16 Berlin, Cassiopeia
Sept 17 Paris, Glazart
Sept 18 Stockholm, Lilla Hotellbaren (Scandic Malmen) (Free Entrance)