Brother Ali - Never Learn (Official Video)
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From Brother Ali's full length album, "All The Beauty In This Whole Life" out now on Rhymesayers Entertainment: rse.lnk.to/AllTheBeauty
"This is another presentation made possible by community. We shot it in New Mexico at Dar Al Islam, a beautiful worship and healing center built mostly by American Muslims in the Adobe style prevalent in the Southwest. Spiritual and wisdom tradition holds that buildings should be designed in harmony with the natural beauty of the location, as well as the culture of the people in that area. Many of my elders built this place, and many of my friends grew up there.
One thing interesting about this location is that after the death of Tupac Shakur, the Dar Al Islam community opened its doors to film his “I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto" video there.
The dancers are Al Taw’am from Minneapolis. You may recognize them from the "Mourning In America” video, as well as their own international videos and news pieces. The twins are dear family friends and leaders in our cultural and spiritual community. Their movement speaks of their family legacy of dignified regality. I believe them to be royalty. They choreographed this incredible piece and brought the entire song and video to life.
The video was directed by Kron, whom we've worked with in the past. He and his crew did an incredible job and I'm deeply grateful.
Of course, Ant made the track with G Koop playing the instruments and deM atlaS added some additional operatic vocals at the end of the song. Special thanks to: Siddiq, Sidi Hakeem Archuletta, La'kisha Raeesah Holloman, Amir Sulaiman, and anyone else I'm forgetting.
Please enjoy."
- Brother Ali
Music produced by Ant
Video produced by MEOW WOLF (meowwolf.com)
Director: Kron
Producers: Ryan Thompson & Tristan Love
AD: Amy West
Dancers/Choreographers: Al Taw’am
DP: James Longmire
1st AC: Grant MacAllister
2nd AC: Royce Leii
B-Cam/Drone: Brian Solomon
Gaffer: Drew Stahelin
Key Grip: Josean Partida
Swing: Shantanu Saraga
ART Director: Chelsey Danielsen
SPFX: Scott Hastings
Set PA: Noah Trainor
UPM: Alexandra Renzo
BTS: Lindsey Kennedy
Edited by: James Love Kron
Colorist: Anton Esteban
Horse wrangler: Casidy Sanchez
Horse 1: YoYo
Horse 2: Joe
Special Thanks:
Leo Fields
Dar Islam Mosque
Albuquerque Fire Dept.
Brian Barnes
Rick Bressan
Tim Calahan
David Cudney
David Busse
Beautiful Sky Productions
12 FPS
CineMechanics
Amazing Animal Productions
Sid Yost
Bill Stengel
Seth Fuller
Bode’s
LYRICS:
I don’t know where to turn
I hit my head I guess I’ll never learn
But they tell me I should let it bleed let it sting let it burn
Get my head firm
My goodness good morning
You’re still an apprentice
Every generation of MC f**k with me so ill by consensus
You see what I speak you touch it and feel it all six of your senses
My mission is endless I’ve been in this ten and I’m still as relentless
Now build you a fence if you’re feeling defensive
My power comes from the Most High
Lord God of the globe sky
Soul vibration is so fly I can walk on water no lie
Champion author small fry rock of Gibraltar north side
Serving this culture might I confide that I’m here to assault you
I got some money in the bank that I did not have when I start
Got a little money up in my hand I do not have money in my heart
I’m standing on champion greatness
I can not claim it cause that’s the creator I stand up and state it
That’s not bragging it’s praying that’s what I’m saying
I don’t know where to turn
I hit my head I guess I’ll never learn
But they tell me I should let it bleed let it sting let it burn
Get my head firm
Ya Hafidh Ya Wadud
I was standing on stage when my hero died
feel the heartbeat of my people’s cries
Nation nineteen thirty three bowties
light of the deen gleaming in your eyes
Even when the tears flow down both side you know why you sacrificed your whole life
You can go ahead let your soul fly cause the whole tribe blood line flow through mine
Listen we love to fight cause we fight for love
the poor righteous sons where the diamonds from
Libraries are transcribing us
and our ancestors are more alive than us
put down everything you’re trying to clutch
an undying lust to see the climate just
baby we ride ‘til our time is up
that’s just The Divine in us
I don’t know where to turn
I hit my head I guess I’ll never learn
But they tell me I should let it bleed let it sting let it burn
Get my head firm - Hudba
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Brother Ali was and is years beyond the current culture, that's what makes him revolutionary
Years in front of culture?
Bruh?
U drunk?
This brother is space and time ahead of this world
This Ali is chosen by God
I like the fact that Ali even credited the horses in the video by listing their names in the video description.
Shout out to Yoyo and Joe!
Wow just saw that!
I once read that it says a man is only as good as he treats horses.
"I got some money in the bank that I did not have when I start,
got a little money up in my hands I do not have money in my heart."
Love that part!!
Love it too!👍
Literally read this as he started spitting it...woah
In age comes wisdom that's why this ain't music, this is spiritual... ancient wise men spoke in poetry and metaphors.
Thank you, I needed this today. Only after I started writing down what was being transmitted to me, did I really start to find these heroes of the real music #underground. I'm 45 and just got going, but a single is in the works with my best 10 verses, with most of the beats made. I know I can help the light seeking people in this world hear some positivity from my unique perspective, and it can be worthy. I'm standing on shoulders of giants and want to go higher. They call me..... #TheHuntsman
Your absolutely correct glad you are aware of what this message is giving us.
I have albinism and brother ali has really been a hero to me. it makes me happy to see him doing so well despite his disabilities. one day I would really love to meet this man . it would mean the world to me.
I hope you're wish comes true. Really. You and I have the same Hero. And if I have been changed for the better thanks to this man's gift. I can only imagine what he has done for you personally. I pray he is one day in your presence.
I hope you get the chance!
I met Brotha Ali last week at Hazelfest in MN. I actually helped fans take pictures with him. The way he interacts with his fans is amazing. He stayed after the show and met every fan that wanted to get a hug or take a pic. Love is strong in Ali.
He is an amzing human. When I met him about 10 years ago he did the same. He was so genuine. I was almost brought to tears because I thanked him for his music, but he just really wanted to thank me. He has more talent than any rapper on the radio right now.
Ragebarr Albanism doesn’t make it harder to rap
Everyone judges until they hear him rhyme. Always kills it.
Crazy listening to Brother Ali made me rethink my faith I can't really say I'm religious but I'm trying to get closer to my Creator now and the only thing I can say to you is thank you for what you have done in my life personally keep up the good work
"Our ancestors are more alive than" us👌🏿 first song I've ever heard from this artist and I'm sold ...love and light🔥
☝️✊❤
Keep looking. He is amazing.. The lyrics, voice, presence. 100%
Ali is the truth! Seen him twice live.. dudes amazing and extremely nice and down to earth.
The whole verse feels like a tribute to malcom x
Keep listening he's one of the most deep thinking and amazing artists to ever grace the Mic!
Brother Ali is the secret weapon of Rhyme Sayers Entertainment. His music stands out from the normal. True Hip Hop lives on!! Props to you from my heart Brother!!!
1:05 My power comes from the most high, Lord, God of the globe sky.
Soul vibration is so fly, i can walk on water, no lie!
I’m standing on champion greatness
I can not claim it cause that’s the creator I stand up and state it
That’s not bragging it’s praying that’s what I’m saying
I swear every song Ali drops is a damn masterpiece
there's a simplicity, almost a bare nakedness to this track. His singing is not doubled, the beat (more like one kick) is overly simplistic, there just to keep time and that bridge before the 3rd chorus is begging for a 2x speed guitar melody. BUT you best believe it's intentional and that's why we really like this.
I'm a Christian and still love listening to this man. Ilysm bro
Brother Muslim, Christian, white, black, poor, rich. We are one species, the same infinite potential. Brothers and sisters
@@nickphillips7567 amen 🙏
What religion is this artist?
this is too much. The sheep aren't going to understand. The peasants will resent this. this is medicine. this is truth that can heal your soul. I love this brotha. I love Ali.
Wake up people.
This world isn't what U think it is .
Music like this wakes your soul.
Straight love 💜💜💜💜
This is stupid good. And the visuals are incredible.
you're the only real one. But imagine brother Ali on a El p beat.
Skatemaster3000 An Ali feature on an RTJ song would give me a heart attack.
Fearful intolerant people like you are who he writes these songs for...Thanks for listening, maybe one day the fear and hate you feel for that which you don't fully grasp, will be replaced with love and understanding towards fellow human beings!
Nat Sat what does smart mean?
Ali featuring Aesop Rock? Heart stoppage?
I will play "Here comes the Sun" at my wedding , . . . I will have this played at my funeral
That Ant production though.
Raphael __ Word. Live instruments & the Brother's flow makes me a happy man.
Beats by Ant
i mean its mainly g koop but ants still cool
WLG1 I was under the impression that Ant did all of the production on this album. Is that not right?
Correct. Ant did all the production on this album.
Watched this 5 Times in a Row, heck let's lets go for six. My High School Homie - Minnesota Represent. New tour starts today and I just saw him in Atlanta. He never stops. Selfless man leaves his family 10 months out of the year to rap for us for $15.00 a bar visit. All god is god - Big Respect, Much love and all that ole $hit.
thats new mexico ,, that were my father converted to islam and that's my home i no that masjid i went to visit it as a youth ,, bless up ,, i love the scene one your crouched over washing up , making wudua, , it brought back a memory from one i was a child my father took us out to the desert to hike ,, around abaqu,, and we didn't have water to wash up before prayer so we used sand ,, and made salat ,,in the desert ,, ,
Sara omar Lowrey alhumdililah 🙏🏽
Sorry for that
my god i didnt believe that there could an artist that could move me, i am lost for words just Thank You Brother.
I fucking love the fact that Ali uses dancers in his music videos.
well it's not like he can easily choreograph a dance haha
Sosiq Smileqq I mean, have you heard of the Arab spring? Young muslims do dance and look toward some western values. As for the older generation and those in charge, well they are obviously stupid theocrats.
Yes, i saw muslim girl dance like that live. If you didn't, bad for you. But i'm a dancer myself, i saw a lot of things
come on, how can you judge on people you don't know. Even older generations dance, muslim women dance a lot but usually not in tv that's why you don't see them (at least with hijab, maybe there are many dancers around without the veil too). Women enjoy their female only dance so much that if you see them you won't believe it. And in parties you see at least three generation of people dancing together...
Nat Sat
Muslim women dance all the time whenever there is a celebration
Just that you being a male don't see it as women mainly dance amongst themselves away from perverted eyes
4 days never felt so far away! Everything I've heard has been amazing!
GranddadRDLR blood I feel you... 4 more days ...
lol didnt expect to see you here son, this shit is dope though.
Once again the brother comes with it. Ain't he the shit. The "truth" is still at the top of the game. Real hip hop
GranddadRDLR Will u be reviewing this amazing album granddad I just want to know your thoughts on it or we can just do it here.
Remembering when I first met my bf, we would hangout and this song would always be playing in the background. 4 years later, stronger than ever, healing each day with wedding bells in the future. Always gonna love this song 😭
I've been trying to qualify why I like Brother Ali, and it just comes back to the equality of awesomeness that he spreads. We are all humans on a volcanic rock, orbiting a nuclear powered sun, why hate?
One of the most underrated!!!
Too much knowledge in music am a christian and yow i love Brother Ali always a real one.
Its not bragging, its praying, that's what im saying. Brotha praise it. Loved you in Bend OR, Front row 21+
Amazing amazing amazing. I am so shook. The videography is phenomenal, the simplicity is profound, the dancers are talented. god, this is amazing.
I would go so far to say that this brother IS gifted.
Blown away by how empowering and beautiful this (and all I've heard & seen from "All The Beauty In This Whole Life") is. Thankful.
Mello Music Group Game recognize game.
Mello Music Group Red pill + Brother Ali. Do it
Pretty sure Red Pill dropped a Brother Ali reference in either one of his songs or one of the Ugly Heroes joints.
Fuck me I'm so blessed I don't deserve this😭😭😭😭😭💙💙💙💙💙
kool kats Just imagine how society would be this day in age had all the artists were divinely and epiphany inspired rather than self and destruction because of influence of mammon. I sit here in 2017 wondering why it took me so long to realize who I am, what has and who is responsible. Peace and Love to ALL!
Amén brother
Robin Vossen not really in that way but more like a society that works to be happy and great and calm not one that is ruled by a god or like ours is, that perfection is key because perfection doesn't exist
A theocratic society is close to the opposite to a God-inspired one .. God is growth and life Theocracy is static interpretation of rules deemed important by a caste of priests / Imams/ Rabbis
Let it be, let it sting, let it burn, get my head firm.
This must be what they mean when they call something a work of art. Pure genius.
i've lost count on how many times i've been listening to this track! at least 50 times the last 24 hours! amazing lyrics, vocal preformance, visuals are great! not really too impressed wity the dacing stuff, but it made the whole vid go togeather so no real heat there!
100% dope!
How have I been listening to this for 4 years without liking the video... what the hell I'm lacking! Hit like fellow fans
How freaking good would a Brother Ali & Krizz Kaliko track be?
These two girls stole it
Listening to Brother Ali makes me a better person
I'm an atheist and still find meaning in his lyrics Awesome song
This got soul vibes
Was just at the mosque up in Albique New Mexico. It welcomes all people who want to visit it. It's called Dar Islam
Listened to one song of this dude and now im hooked.. damn where have i been? Of yeah stuck int the 90's
I'm no Muslim (was raised Catholic, converted to being Religion-Free at 15), still i can appreciate this track. Empowering. Thanks Ali.
I'm muslim but gospel music is just amazing.
Brother Ali = Quality Hip-Hop... #Truth
Going through a fucked up patch right now with life. Right now besides my wife and kids this man is keeping me fighting. I know there will be light at the end of all this.
Awesome dancers!
Brother man, I'm at a loss for words, you are more powerful everytime I hear you. We got your new CD, the new Sadistik, Jidenna, Hempress Sativa, last year we had 7 discs from K-Rino, a new Palmer Squares.... My soul is overwhelmed with joy, so much knowledge and happiness being spread through music. Keep up the good work Brother! I am a die hard metalhead!
He's incredible, ain't he? Beautiful video, and shout out to the dancers. It's hypnotic.
I am the great Awakening. You are the great Awakening. The story is already written, and it's Time for US to re-member.
It never ceases to amaze me that a man who is legally blind has a more clear view of reality & a better use of visuals in his videos than 90% of recording artists these days.
Brother Ali, you have a huge fan base here in Toronto, we need you here bro, I keep trying to introduce your music to people, but they all already know and love you. You will sell out 100% inshallah when you play here one day.
Ant is a Genius too. Still making new sounds.
Yeah Meow Wolf!! Que Viva New Mexico!!! We love you Brother Ali!!!
¡Oralé, amor local! Hermano Ali habla la verdad!
his flow on this new record is crazy. i dont care who his fan base is he is dope nawsayin. peace to islam. islam is beautiful and he glorifies it. love this brother ali
Wow brother I Am in Awh... Namaste Sweet One Unity No Separation... have you seen the 13 symbols in the sun yet... I thought I was losing my mind but I had to lose myself to find my mascalinity femininity Divine Elohim Inside Me... All Is In the Now
Brother Ali is a time traveler here to bring peace and love, with no permission from the hip-hop industry, but with all permissions from the ancestors.
The most spiritual rapper ever
Brother Ali is one of the best rappers ever lived in my eyes, his text his flow, he helped me to find a way to belive more in my self, and be myself at any cost, and believe in what I want to belive
Black Woman Slayyy!!!!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Incredible stuff from Ali as always! Can't wait to see him at Soundset!
Thank you Ali. A REAL lyricist, hard to come by now days. Keep it on brother, love your words.
This is what you get when you mix excellence with mysticism!
lyrics are incredible, video incredible, production incredible everything about this is masterful. The dancers are hypnotizing like they were dancing to the words of the song incredible work all around.
I don’t believe in a god but I can feel how much he does. That’s what music should do...bring you to feel another’s mind and heart. This is how it’s done...this is hip hop at its finest. ✌🏼
i love how you credit all the people in the box. thats true love.
I guess those dancing women from Mourning in america are back. Been listening to you for a good bit now and you are just amazing.....lyrical genius. I'd like to think you compliment my nature. Can't wait to get this. Your music gets me through the darkest of times. But also it helps with the brightest. Thank you.
Hip hop has evolved so much. But if something is dope, it's dope.
This is the best music video ever made. the dancing, the lyrics, the performance, the filmography, the editing. Thanks everyone involved for this timeless gem.
Ali and Ant about to body the game with All The Beauty In This Whole Life
Yo brother Ali always kills it
I could watch these dancers break it down like that forever
And the man does it again... speaks volumes..
That’s just the Devine in us! Love
This is the spirit of God
My power comes from the most high, Lord God of the globe sky.
Well well Brother Ali, your added to my phone on repeat. Your songs are so empowering. Good Morning Indeed!
This should have so many more millions of views and likes. Brother Ali is so fucking relevant. Has been since the get go. This shit is beyond next level.
Song gives me goosebumps.
Champion's World Class Anthem!!
GoodVibes... thanx Brother Ali !! bigRespect from France
BRUH!!! ALI is king of soul!!
John Hammond dropping bars.
Yesssss! Finally, something my ears can listen too. Love his video. Thanks to my friend for putting me down with his music.
respect from Turkey!
fuck, that second verse about Phife was fire. RIP Phifey
Amazing visuals.
applause ...applause...applause ...applause ...applause ..... what words could i say ../.... thats Deep ,, that Brother Ali ....
Beautiful ! Because of People like Brother Ali Hip-Hop Lives . Self expression on this degree inspires faith to me in life as well as in the Hip-Hop culture . Video banggin Bars Banngin Choreograph banngin Beat and Production banggin . Peace and God Bless Shout Out to everybody that made that Song and Video possible . ... Thank You Brother Ali.
Absolutely incredible. Who's ecstatic for this album???!!!
Brother ali looks like angelic figure with these visuals. Also those breakers are dope!
Yeah that's right, God is great!
Havnt heard anything from my albino homie for a bit, salute dude
Wasn't expecting this to be the next video he'd make off the album but I ain't mad. That popping routine was tight!
How does this only have 880k views? c'mon hip hoppers support your peoples, brother ali kills it
Thank you Brother Ali!
This album is going to be fucking amaaaazing
Those dancers mess me right up.
The skills. The outfits. The intensity.
Perfect
Music is like food don’t need explanation just needs to make you feel nice inside . No affiliation with any just my ears 💯👉🏾❤️