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 recently released the dark visuals to "Mourning in America", the title track off his upcoming album Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. Brother Ali had this to say about "Mourning in America": "This song is an observation and a critique of our culture of death and murder. From actual war zones around the world to our own inner cities where this summer’s death rates rival war zones. I also address our national hypocrisy regarding violence. We have a zero tolerance policy of violence committed against us, but we’re a lot more lenient and patient when it comes to the violence we commit. 'A life is a life and a killer is a killer'."Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color is set for release on September 18th, through Rhymesayers. Check out the visuals to "Mourning in America" below and let us know what you think.
Brother Ali recently dropped "Mourning in America", the title track off his upcoming album Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. The track is produced by Jake One, as is the rest of Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color. "Mourning in America" goes hard, but I have to say I'm definitely feeling "Stop The Press" more. The album, originally slated to be released on August 21st, will instead be released on September 18th. Stream "Mourning in America" below, and let us know what you think in the comments section.
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 
Brother Ali recently released the dark visuals to