Brother Ali just dropped the visuals to "Work Everyday", off his fantastic album Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. Jake One handles the strings-driven production on this one - as he does for the entire album - while Ali does his thing on the mic. The video was premiered by the folks at Occupy Homes Minnesota, where Ali has been an active supporter and participant - even getting arrested for his involvement (see 3:30). For more on Brother Ali, make sure to check out our interview with him. Check out the Andrew Melby-directed visuals to "Work Everyday" below.
Interview by: Martin Bauman The past two years have been full of highs and lows for Rhymesayers emcee Brother Ali. The parting of ways with his longtime deejay BK-One, the difficulties linking up with his producer Ant, and the deaths of his father and his good friend Eyedea dealt Ali a particularly difficult hand. On another note, his visit to Mecca, his new album, and his subsequent tour have been high points - signs of a growth in his career and as a person. It would have been easy for Ali to make an album about his struggles this past year, but instead, he chose to craft Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, a passionate critique of modern society, encompassed with a message of hope and love. The result: his finest work to date. The Come Up Show caught up with Ali to discuss his latest album, his recent article on homophobia and hip-hop, his visit to Mecca, and much more.
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While he was on tour in Vancouver, Brother Ali met up with Nardwuar for a memorable interview, discussing Blaxploitation, Minneapolis music history, and much more. Earlier in September, Brother Ali put out one of the year's strongest hip-hop releases in Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, an album entirely produced by Jake One. Make sure to give that album a listen, and check out the interview below.
Brother Ali's latest album, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, released just under a week ago through Rhymesayers. Split into two halves, the first half of the album, Mourning in America, focuses on some of the social ills occurring in America. Ali wastes no time easing into these issues, opening the album's introductory song, "Letter To My Countrymen", with the words: "I used to think I hated this place/ Couldn't wait to tell the President straight to his face." Ali then rounds out the rest of the Mourning side with such notable songs as "Stop The Press", "Mourning in America", and "Work Everyday". The album transitions into the second half, Dreaming in Color, with the song "Fajr", with notable Dreaming in Color tracks including "Namesake", "My Beloved", and "Singing This Song". On Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, Brother Ali sounds as polished and passionate as ever, attacking tough subjects while simultaneously weaving intricate rhyme schemes. Jake One's production throughout the album is excellent, finding the perfect moods and nuances for Ali's topics. The result is an absolutely solid, thoroughly complete album, finding the right balance between addressing social issues while also providing hope for the future. Stream Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color in its entirety below.
Brother Ali recently released the visuals to his latest single off the upcoming Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, "Only Life I Know". Mourning in America... is set for release on September 18th, through Rhymesayers. Brother Ali is currently embarking on a massive tour across North America, with Canadian stops in Toronto (September 30th) and Vancouver (October 19th). Check out the visuals to "Only Life I Know" below.
Brother Ali just dropped the visuals to "Work Everyday", off his fantastic album Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. Jake One handles the strings-driven production on this one - as he does for the entire album - while Ali does his thing on the mic. The video was premiered by the folks at Occupy Homes Minnesota, where Ali has been an active supporter and participant - even getting arrested for his involvement (see 3:30). For more on Brother Ali, make sure to check out our interview with him. Check out the Andrew Melby-directed visuals to "Work Everyday" below. 
Interview by: Martin Bauman The past two years have been full of highs and lows for Rhymesayers emcee Brother Ali. The parting of ways with his longtime deejay BK-One, the difficulties linking up with his producer Ant, and the deaths of his father and his good friend Eyedea dealt Ali a particularly difficult hand. On another note, his visit to Mecca, his new album, and his subsequent tour have been high points - signs of a growth in his career and as a person. It would have been easy for Ali to make an album about his struggles this past year, but instead, he chose to craft 
While he was on tour in Vancouver, Brother Ali met up with Nardwuar for a memorable interview, discussing Blaxploitation, Minneapolis music history, and much more. Earlier in September, Brother Ali put out one of the year's strongest hip-hop releases in 
Brother Ali's latest album, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, released just under a week ago through Rhymesayers. Split into two halves, the first half of the album, Mourning in America, focuses on some of the social ills occurring in America. Ali wastes no time easing into these issues, opening the album's introductory song, "Letter To My Countrymen", with the words: "I used to think I hated this place/ Couldn't wait to tell the President straight to his face." Ali then rounds out the rest of the Mourning side with such notable songs as 
Brother Ali recently released the visuals to his latest single off the upcoming