Brother Ali Announces New Album 'Us'

Here is the press release from Rhymesayers:

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 (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 Ali's strengths, with Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition making strong appearances.

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Ali will also be embarking on the two-month long 'Fresh Air Tour,' starting September 22 in Duluth, MN, and concluding on November 20 at none other than First Ave, in Minneapolis, MN. Guests will be the newly signed Rhymesayers artist Evidence, as well as BK One and Toki Wright. If they don't hit your city, I feel sorry for you because there are about 40 shows in this tour, ranging from New Mexico to Washington to Florida to Maine. He's hitting all four corners of the nation on this journey. Props to Ali, and the entire Rhymesayers crew for their relentless work ethic and dedication to their fans.