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  • Get a dose of truth this morning with our special guest, Brother Ali.
    From being a muslim in the United States, being harassed and detained at airports, to being blessed with the ability of perform in Iran (when rap is illegal), Brother Ali enlightens us with his knowledge, passion and perseverance.
    While in-studio, Ali breaks down some of his lyrics and performs a new record off his upcoming album, All the Beauty in this Whole Life, due May 5th.
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  • @lilfoenem8511
    @lilfoenem8511 Před 6 lety +40

    I'm convinced that Brother Ali is the nicest human being alive.

    • @torit4534
      @torit4534 Před 2 lety +1

      how he responded to mikes questions.. yes

  • @MKB1L
    @MKB1L Před 7 lety +52

    Brother Ali is a good man with an important message

    • @victoriaappiagei1482
      @victoriaappiagei1482 Před 6 lety +3

      Dope music awesome poet powerful Cool good Listen wow

    • @derekmartens9546
      @derekmartens9546 Před 3 lety +2

      I was a young know nothing when I heard “Uncle Sam, goddamn” I still don’t know much but learned I was a history fan and hated the lack of knowledge from all my teachers.

  • @bcole1637
    @bcole1637 Před 7 lety +34

    yo i really like this dude..intelligent, down to earth, seems to know how to respect people..the top three things on my list of what a human being is supposed to be like

  • @doubledown9
    @doubledown9 Před rokem +9

    Brother ali always leaves my eyes teary and my brain filled with thoughts. I love this man, his music, his heart and his legacy. One of a kind!

  • @UmOmar
    @UmOmar Před 7 lety +70

    Too much of life is surrounding ourselves with people who are exactly like us. If Brother Ali isn't like you---and he pretty much can't be unless you're a blind, Albino, Muslim rapper from Minnesota---then expand your horizons and hear what his view is. You won't be diminished from listening to others; your brain doesn't shrink from injecting other ideas. It's sad for me to read how comments dissect people up. We don't need to do that to each other---especially not after watching such a respectful and enlightening interview like this. "You're not using your heart for what hearts are for."

    • @maxz4830
      @maxz4830 Před 5 lety

      There is 99types of Muslims..
      Too many hypocrites are out there😏

    • @NoofGoof
      @NoofGoof Před 3 lety +3

      This is a beautiful comment. Keep shining that positive light.

  • @teekay7664
    @teekay7664 Před 5 lety +21

    "im not interested in beating them at their own game or out deviling the devil" dude...... i dont even know how to say how much impact those words just had

  • @rhytmicparadox
    @rhytmicparadox Před 6 lety +10

    This is the most beautiful interview known to man. Sway, Brother Ali.....

  • @duke7424
    @duke7424 Před 7 lety +35

    Brother Ali, always has a great message and amazing stories intertwined in his lyrics. Keep killing it, and spreading your knowledge and wisdom.

    • @1818beckerc
      @1818beckerc Před rokem +1

      Brother Ali is hands down one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. He walks into a room and radiates energy.

  • @damanwithdaplan1369
    @damanwithdaplan1369 Před 7 lety +8

    not many rappers left spitting real life experiences. salute brother ali

  • @BigdaddiZ
    @BigdaddiZ Před 7 lety +101

    I'm a christian and I believe in Ali's message.

    • @kingadalou
      @kingadalou Před 7 lety +9

      Zach Hodge what does religion have to do with basic logic

    • @yaqubnecrobeefer7922
      @yaqubnecrobeefer7922 Před 7 lety +13

      I'm an Atheist and agree with his message. Religion has nothing to do with it. It is common human decency.

    • @JAWSHCRESPO_
      @JAWSHCRESPO_ Před 7 lety

      Zach Hodge what aspect of it? Trump being a devil?

    • @JAWSHCRESPO_
      @JAWSHCRESPO_ Před 7 lety

      TannerLewis this is not "basic" this is an "elevated" form of thinking

    • @BigdaddiZ
      @BigdaddiZ Před 7 lety +10

      I say this because of what is going on between Christians and Muslims. The hate that is spoken by some of one faith toward another faith. Half of this interview was about Muslims how does religion have nothing to with it?

  • @TrevorFosterTheFosterDojo
    @TrevorFosterTheFosterDojo Před 7 lety +123

    Brother Ali is THE TRUTH!!!!

    • @assymcgee8773
      @assymcgee8773 Před 7 lety

      Trevor Foster the truth is here the truth is here the truth is here the truth is here the truth is here the truth is here

    • @brucelee948
      @brucelee948 Před 7 lety

      Trevor Foster
      the truth is in christ... not Allah...

    • @YoLo-ky8ig
      @YoLo-ky8ig Před 7 lety +5

      Bruce Lee actually both are fake

    • @brucelee948
      @brucelee948 Před 7 lety +1

      Yo Lo
      lo.. yo...
      you definitely need to be saved..
      I can't help you find truth or God if you deny what you don't know...
      good luck and God bless

    • @sneakyamxx
      @sneakyamxx Před 7 lety +6

      Hes saying nobody's ancestors lived off the back of slaves except America.. and lists places like Africa and Asia as examples of places who didn't flourish off the back of slavery.. Damn man that is just not factual, Africa has practiced slavery for thousands of years and STILL TIL THIS DAY enslave their own people.. the Pygmy people of the Congo are still enslaved now by other Africans and Africans were enslaved by other Africans when they were first sold to brazilians then europeans.. so don't give me this shit about everyone is innocent except Americans.. You begin to just sound extremely ignorant to any historically informed person when you start to talk like that. And i only gave one example, you can look toward the history of the Moors enslaving whites, asians and hispanics for nearly 1000 years straight as well.. wake up and stop blaming everyone except yourself or nothing will change

  • @72PSI
    @72PSI Před 5 lety +2

    Brother Ali is such a beautiful human being. Restores the faith in humanity. PEACE : )

  • @thefuture420
    @thefuture420 Před 7 lety +28

    Saw this pop up in my recommended videos, couldn't click fast enough

  • @Blximus
    @Blximus Před 7 lety +4

    I applaud you Brother Ali. One of the realest interviews. "You don't have a choice"

  • @mongezimaziko3920
    @mongezimaziko3920 Před 7 lety +9

    Brother Ali is the Professor of hiphop n' soul man

  • @Aten0506
    @Aten0506 Před 7 lety +24

    Finally, we got him back.

  • @Vextos
    @Vextos Před 7 lety +7

    Ali is pure class and skill, gotta show love to him and Rhymesayers.

    • @victoriaappiagei1482
      @victoriaappiagei1482 Před 6 lety

      rhyemesars dope best ever real hip-hop history Good brother Ali powerful mc

  • @inbeig
    @inbeig Před 4 lety +1

    Sway and his group have intention and brother Ali have intention,
    What a Big difference between the two.........
    Brother Ali radiate love and peace and wisdom.......🙏

  • @fatherandsonvibes
    @fatherandsonvibes Před 7 lety +2

    Preach, I have loved Ali for years. Always great and real content. Much Love Brother.

  • @jafrost1328
    @jafrost1328 Před 4 lety +1

    So glad i got to hug this beautiful human and thank him for making music.

  • @areah3471
    @areah3471 Před 7 lety +16

    brother ali has to be my favorite person pretty much

  • @norbertsn6659
    @norbertsn6659 Před 5 lety +1

    Big message. Respect from Europe, Brother Ali and Sway. Love.

  • @Kianistani
    @Kianistani Před měsícem

    First time I have had the pleasure of listening to Brother Ali’s interview. What a decent human being. He mentioned that one of his teachers is Umar Farooq Abdullah. It shows! Shaikh Umar Farooq Abdullah is an amazing, amazing personality - truly one of a kind. May Allah protect them and bless them both.

  • @brooklynebony
    @brooklynebony Před 7 lety +1

    DOPE. Another good interview, Sway!! Bring Ali back!

  • @kingkas3778
    @kingkas3778 Před 7 lety +4

    didn't know about brother ali until today... got a new supporter... may Allah bless you with all your positivity....

  • @readingisfreedom9756
    @readingisfreedom9756 Před 7 lety +8

    May Allah continue to bless my brother Ali, he is a brilliant man great interview sway and company!

    • @victoriaappiagei1482
      @victoriaappiagei1482 Před 6 lety

      Dope music awesome Cool good Listen wow powerful poet raw lyrical era

  • @thekerneljames
    @thekerneljames Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful, inspiring conversation.. what the world needs 🙏💕

  • @lavmakinprogress5491
    @lavmakinprogress5491 Před 6 lety

    I love how Sway talks about Brother Ali, it's how I've always felt. Mad love!

  • @GoSuMonSteR
    @GoSuMonSteR Před 7 lety +2

    Brother Ali's interviews are always 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @brucelee948
    @brucelee948 Před 7 lety

    sway is a saviour.. bless you sway.. can't wait till someone gives you your interview that you deserve..
    Peace... to the whole universe family...

  • @brianbogan3363
    @brianbogan3363 Před 7 lety +2

    Man I just want to listen to Brother Ali talk all day.

  • @Phantomtandem
    @Phantomtandem Před 7 lety +1

    He has matured and grown so much, got goosebumps from his new song. Haven't bought an album in awhile and I will definitely be buying his new one.

  • @ghostjohncarter148
    @ghostjohncarter148 Před 7 lety +1

    this guy is the realest and makes me proud as an African that this guy shows interest and love for Africaand he then talks about Nelson Mandela👌👊🙆

  • @henryfrazier3046
    @henryfrazier3046 Před 7 lety +5

    damn Brother Ali's always been such an og

  • @asfoitschwoibnkillas
    @asfoitschwoibnkillas Před 7 lety

    this song got straight into my heart, it made me cry a whole river

  • @RobwithoneB
    @RobwithoneB Před 7 lety +4

    he's so elegant and dope all at once. his songs a really great and soft...
    and then he's featured on R.A.'s song The Dangerous Three and spits hells bars XD

  • @omgitsdiscojim
    @omgitsdiscojim Před 7 lety

    Love this dude! Thanks for having him on again!

  • @mauricebrooks8502
    @mauricebrooks8502 Před 7 lety +25

    "CAN'T TEACH WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW,
    CAN'T LEAD WHERE YOU DON'T GO,
    CAN'T REAP WHAT YOU DON'T SOW,
    CAN'T FOOL THE PEOPLE NO MORE, AND THATS JUST HOW IT GO!!!!!"
    THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! Can't wait for that album. Hopefully it's on Tidal.

  • @aidanb9257
    @aidanb9257 Před 7 lety +2

    this guy is good to the core i would vote for brother ali

  • @depost4961
    @depost4961 Před 3 lety +1

    Sway is the man, and so is Brother Ali. Still blown away from the time I heard him at Scribble Jam. One of the dopest MCs live.

  • @loveme77527
    @loveme77527 Před 5 lety +1

    WOW STRAIGHT UP TEACHINGS RIGHT THERE!
    Much love 💙💜🌲🌲

  • @westsideyungin3815
    @westsideyungin3815 Před 7 lety +3

    I'm speechless man 💯

  • @StudioMcCutch
    @StudioMcCutch Před 4 lety +1

    I remember Brother Ali on the Copper Highschool Stage during Lunchtime 95/96

  • @louieshank
    @louieshank Před 7 lety +2

    how can anyone not love Brother Ali

  • @noshoddy
    @noshoddy Před 7 lety

    Had the pleasure of meeting the good Brother last year after his set, and he was every bit as humble and welcoming in person as he comes across in his music and media.

  • @evesgirls4897
    @evesgirls4897 Před 6 lety +5

    Allah Allah...beautiful soul. May Allah preserve you Brother Ali for His cause ameen. It is a blessing to see your growth, please know you are teaching us much. Allah made you in your unique fashion for a purpose. May you always live your purpose, ameen.

  • @PaPaFresh
    @PaPaFresh Před 2 lety +1

    One of the best MC’s in the game

  • @digitalrebels4617
    @digitalrebels4617 Před 7 lety +1

    Nothing I own owns me. Mad respect to Brother Ali!

  • @diaperwip3
    @diaperwip3 Před 7 lety

    Very emotional brother Ali much love met him in Orlando Florida bout 12 yrs back been rocking with him from the get go CHAMPION SOUND!!!!!👍

  • @fonzarellyplay370
    @fonzarellyplay370 Před 15 dny

    Definitely one of the greatest to ever touch a mic 🎤

  • @Rhuarc
    @Rhuarc Před 7 lety +6

    Sway: A Guardian Of HipHop
    Truth

  • @thed6vil380
    @thed6vil380 Před 3 lety +1

    He used this opportunity actually to honestly truly preaching. always gonna be like that.. brother ali always gonna talk and talked it well..

  • @youtubed3951
    @youtubed3951 Před 7 lety +136

    bars start @ 27:10
    support my man Brother Ali

    • @youtubed3951
      @youtubed3951 Před 7 lety

      of course I'll watch the whole Interview, I always watch full interviews regardless..check out his recent Juan Ep episode too

    • @GardChan
      @GardChan Před 7 lety +2

      He just wanted to make it easier for people that wants to go directly to the song.

    • @GardChan
      @GardChan Před 7 lety

      Erin Boylan Haha I thought I read freestyle in the title. My bad. I guess people are lazy these days.

    • @jarviselmerhath7769
      @jarviselmerhath7769 Před 7 lety +2

      +Erin Boylan please don't make grandiose statements about the world based on a CZcams comment.... lmao

    • @harryyoung3207
      @harryyoung3207 Před 7 lety

      Erin Boylan more likely it's because it's cheaper and quicker lol, plenty of healthier food tastes good.

  • @blazinazn1223
    @blazinazn1223 Před 7 lety +1

    yo I used to listen to this folk. maannn goiood to see brotha Ali back.

  • @stustu4283
    @stustu4283 Před 6 lety +1

    Hell yeah. ...love Brother Ali

  • @saiddustintoney1366
    @saiddustintoney1366 Před 3 lety +1

    Masha'llah, this brother is so on point. God willing, Allah will continue to sharpen and mature us all who are willing to be molded by Al Hayy. Insha'llah I will be a better man tomorrow than I am today. Brother Ali, I'm thankful that there are people like you to be examples for right living and staying in the adab with those around us. I know not to put people up on a pedestal, but it's pretty clear that even if you are to stumble, your intent is honorable.
    love and blessings,
    Assalamu'alaykum wa rahmatu'llah wa barakatu

  • @nickhughes4800
    @nickhughes4800 Před 4 lety

    Love Brother Ali.. He's a beautiful soul.

  • @wickedcityracer
    @wickedcityracer Před 7 lety +2

    damn sway, threw the brotha off with the actual song he was ready for a live performance not having to do it just like his track
    thanks for all you do Brother Ali, i gotta listen to your Forest Whitaker track everyday

  • @claudewilliams7233
    @claudewilliams7233 Před 7 lety +1

    A beautiful human being

  • @lawrenceshdow
    @lawrenceshdow Před 7 lety +18

    This album is going to be his best one yet man.. I'm excited as hell!!!

    • @Eagles4life221
      @Eagles4life221 Před 7 lety

      lawrenceshdow it's not his best, but very dope.

    • @Kalas82
      @Kalas82 Před 7 lety +3

      nah this gotta be his best album, there's so much emotion and groove in every track. not a single diss, no line of hate, no aggression, just 100% heart.
      sound and rhymes add up and create a stunning soundscape.

  • @adrianhazzard6665
    @adrianhazzard6665 Před 7 lety +1

    Dope interview

  • @Iherb7365ket
    @Iherb7365ket Před 2 lety

    Sway’s opening statements pretty much summed it up!

  • @eleearts
    @eleearts Před 2 lety

    Thank you brother All

  • @eleearts
    @eleearts Před 2 lety

    Glad to know this brother

  • @rafishinwari2302
    @rafishinwari2302 Před 7 lety

    I wish every artist was like him in real life. .... always down to earth and humble

  • @livingbytheway
    @livingbytheway Před 7 lety

    All Love to Brother Ali........we can not agree on everything, but that's just cause the meeting of the minds brings that type of elevation to us. We ALL will have to deal with this life or your life you live and your environment. Give Truth to those around you, because we need to be that city on a hill that shines bright, we can't just keep it for ourselves, we all need to know, God Bless the World, I love you all out there , even if I don't know you personally.

  • @MATZ302
    @MATZ302 Před 7 lety

    SO SAD AND AMAZING.... AND INSPIRING
    THANK YOU FOR THAT

  • @Weareroses
    @Weareroses Před 2 lety

    Brother Ali deserves his flowers.

  • @117Gungnir
    @117Gungnir Před 7 lety +4

    guardian of culture for sure

    • @victoriaappiagei1482
      @victoriaappiagei1482 Před 6 lety

      Dope of culture black people love song brother ail love Cool good Listen deep marketing message powerful poet raw lyrical both good

  • @iSeetothe3rdpower
    @iSeetothe3rdpower Před 4 lety

    WHAT HEARTS ARE FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @VitelWirelessPlan
    @VitelWirelessPlan Před rokem

    This man is incredible!

  • @shaunbenton9810
    @shaunbenton9810 Před 7 lety +2

    Straight knowledge!

  • @Phantomtandem
    @Phantomtandem Před 7 lety +1

    BIg Bad Ali!! What a beautiful soul. Please come back to Michigan.

    • @victoriaappiagei1482
      @victoriaappiagei1482 Před 6 lety

      brother ail Classic music awesome Cool good Listen wow powerful best ever real poetry

  • @cordellboss
    @cordellboss Před 7 lety +14

    i heard this dude spit on Immortal Technique's Album and i fell in love with his verse... i always knew he was signed to Rhymesayers i just never listened to a project of his i am going to listen to this album it's going to be my first introduction then I'll trickle back down to the rest of his catalog

    • @49dwalin55
      @49dwalin55 Před 7 lety

      Immortal Vegan don't miss a song!

    • @dylan8550
      @dylan8550 Před 7 lety

      Immortal Vegan was it the song civil war? love his verse in that song

    • @cordellboss
      @cordellboss Před 7 lety

      L. Ron Hoyabembe
      Yeah that one

    • @SunCityGamer
      @SunCityGamer Před 7 lety +1

      Immortal Vegan They're all good!

    • @Sagefrakrobatik
      @Sagefrakrobatik Před 7 lety +3

      "The Truth Is"
      "The Travelers"
      "Tight Rope"
      "Good Lord"
      "Picket Fences"
      "Daylight"

  • @mr420srh1
    @mr420srh1 Před 7 lety +1

    this man right here is hip hop younger cats need to listen to this great man n rapper

  • @dellayassine
    @dellayassine Před 7 lety

    I love this man!

  • @closedforever2906
    @closedforever2906 Před 7 lety

    great interview !

  • @wrekitrobgolden308
    @wrekitrobgolden308 Před 4 lety +2

    I don't have any ties to religion. But I certainly respect and feel so much from the empowering words, the vibe, and emotions of Brother Ali..

  • @ziadmir
    @ziadmir Před 2 lety

    Ours are the cries that breathe life in the concrete
    Ours are the tears that splash genius at God's feet
    Ours are the prayers that weave poetry through drum beats
    Victory
    Pure poetry

  • @slothbro2740
    @slothbro2740 Před 3 měsíci

    Uncle Usi Taught Me has been one of my favorite songs for a while now. I love this performance of his and the interview before. The man can really talk but at least what hes saying is interesting to me and I loved the question that I knew was about Uncle Usi and the answer was so good especially how he started it saying it was a hard question

  • @4ustelevision
    @4ustelevision Před 7 lety

    beautiful brother

  • @eleearts
    @eleearts Před 2 lety

    TRUTH IS SPIRITUAL AND OUR FATHER CREATOR ALMIGHTY CAN USE ANY BODY.

  • @jc2348
    @jc2348 Před 5 lety +17

    Why is she not. Acknowledging him or looking at him?

  • @terrencejones1108
    @terrencejones1108 Před 7 lety +1

    💯👂🏾positivity🎵

  • @zuko575
    @zuko575 Před 7 lety

    Wow, this dude. I wish i could meet him and talk some universal shizz. I feel like we need more of this in everything we live.

  • @forgetfulfunctor1
    @forgetfulfunctor1 Před 7 lety +2

    Ali the only one who sway be like "you never called me!! :,(" and can return with "yes I did but YOU never responded"

  • @islamtahir674
    @islamtahir674 Před 6 lety

    Brother Ali is da man..

  • @thebronxbarberty180
    @thebronxbarberty180 Před 7 lety

    I like my big albinos brothers spirit. I watched this 9am and still feel empowered

  • @chancelebron3975
    @chancelebron3975 Před 7 lety

    Well put Sway!

  • @malachitownsend8917
    @malachitownsend8917 Před 7 lety +2

    @ 15:42. I'm 21 so forgive my young ass for never seeing def jam poetry but I listen to amir sulaiman bruh poet had me in tears

  • @geeedagiant4110
    @geeedagiant4110 Před 7 lety

    Well said Brother Ali.

  • @realtruth1988
    @realtruth1988 Před 7 lety

    BarakAllahu feekum

  • @nepabeast275
    @nepabeast275 Před 7 lety +17

    LOVE FROM NEPAL!!!

  • @SchMasHed
    @SchMasHed Před 4 lety

    When you speak it's not just you but everyone that made you who you are. Paraphrased of course but that shit hits hard.

  • @MrJBleedge
    @MrJBleedge Před 7 lety

    SO dope

  • @AnglerMarv
    @AnglerMarv Před 7 lety

    Excellent👊🏾👍🏾😎

  • @wowcantbelieveit2780
    @wowcantbelieveit2780 Před 5 lety

    Power 2 the people!

  • @s9erkills
    @s9erkills Před 7 lety +1

    his albums are legendary. can't wait for the next one.
    wanna hear some fire songs from him? check out my favorites playlist and uploads.

  • @gotjesse
    @gotjesse Před 7 lety +5

    you need to get aesop rock on here!!

  • @andrewvanhook5006
    @andrewvanhook5006 Před 7 lety

    BrotherAli will really make you step back and question the things you think you know.