Brother Ali - Only Life I Know (Official Video)

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  • Опубліковано 27 січ 2025

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  • @MrYanamean
    @MrYanamean 12 років тому +4

    Hard to top victory but my man does it again

  • @mistaree5731
    @mistaree5731 Рік тому +6

    Peace to Brother Ali! This is beautiful and triumphant! To anyone struggling, never give up! keep fighting hard to better your situation and help others when you can. Love & Blessings.

  • @coltonnielson
    @coltonnielson 12 років тому +3

    man of the people

  • @MrJeChou
    @MrJeChou 12 років тому +40

    "Who decided you don't got enough to teach children?
    Stay spending billions, on stadiums and prisons"
    True shit, a sick beat, and a great video to top it all off!

    • @SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor
      @SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor 4 роки тому

      *state

    • @rizednb
      @rizednb 2 роки тому +1

      amen ! we in las vegas are last in education, but they came up with money real quick to build the billion-dollar Raiders Stadium

  • @austinscott4448
    @austinscott4448 11 років тому +38

    much respect to Brother Ali. couldnt be more real

    • @sumwonkool
      @sumwonkool 4 роки тому +2

      One of the realest to ever do it no doubt

  • @trumanbeatz
    @trumanbeatz 12 років тому +2

    HIP HOP is as live as ever! Just not on MTV or the Radio. Dope video to compliment the song.

  • @andyp1605
    @andyp1605 9 років тому +40

    Ali is a blessing to hip hop, he has been lyrically killing these Elites, this society was built on profit and sustainability.1% of the world population owns 45%+ of the worlds wealth. and its not going to change unless we as listeners and fans start promoting the music that inspires change and critical thinking. Now is more important than ever..

    • @dankyden
      @dankyden 4 роки тому +1

      b- dubz yeah dude, it’s getting worse faster and faster. Hopefully the covid situation will wake up the working class to the fact they deserve financial security just as much as the people making real money of their work.

    • @reperioinsula
      @reperioinsula 5 місяців тому

      @@dankydenmad respect man, but god is it depressing to read this in 2024

  • @chrisdraper2
    @chrisdraper2 10 років тому +35

    Why is this DUDE NOT PRESIDENT? GODBLESS BROTHER ALI.

  • @AbbottSupreme
    @AbbottSupreme 12 років тому +2

    RIGHTEOUS Hip-Hop Blessings from Brother Ali thank you Peace Respect to BROTHER ALI & S/O to TheRealRhymesayers Word Up!

  • @PrinceofGotham12
    @PrinceofGotham12 12 років тому +4

    Good Lord. He dropped so many gems of Truth on this track .. You could literally expand his rhymes in to 10 books of wisdom. So much substance behind the words. More truth in those 4 mins than our news system has broadcasted in 40 years .. Real Music for Real Life

  • @anthonytruman
    @anthonytruman 4 роки тому +8

    When this song first came out I would play it over and over and over. Still listening in 2020

    • @4lifeTNR
      @4lifeTNR 4 роки тому +1

      What can I say this man is the SHIT! I don’t know how I got here but it’s been a hour and can’t stop listening to him . I feel like we are in some sad and lonely times god is taking to us .please brothers and my sister let him in your heart ❤️ I am trying my best to do that love you 😘 all stay healthy and let god love 💕 you

  • @juanrivas2247
    @juanrivas2247 12 років тому +1

    such a real ass song! too dope.

  • @pavelbtn
    @pavelbtn 9 років тому +22

    Gosh, I just love CONTENT in rap music

  • @rhymesayers
    @rhymesayers  12 років тому +5

    Welcome! Head to Rhymesayers' website for more info on Ali. Peace!

  • @CrackSizzlack
    @CrackSizzlack 12 років тому +1

    This track is too dope. Every working class or poor person in the world could feel this whether they like hiphop or not. Brother Ali is the truth.

  • @Jphizzle96
    @Jphizzle96 12 років тому

    Ali is actually a major community activist. He's out there helping the needy and protecting the innocent more than just about every rapper. Know your shit before you talk. In this song he is just telling the stories of the underprivileged and their environment. He's not making excuses or saying they are entitled to anything.

  • @milehighronin9709
    @milehighronin9709 9 років тому +4

    4 more days! I cannot wait for Brother Ali and Atmosphere to tear up Red Rocks.
    Shadows on the Sun!

  • @TheAmp303
    @TheAmp303 12 років тому

    It is an honor to have met this dude when he came to Denver. From the biggest Rhymesayers fan from CO much love

  • @ryanleciejewski5837
    @ryanleciejewski5837 11 років тому

    Minneapolis represent! Ali kills it, this guy has enough peace for everyone.

  • @PrezPoet
    @PrezPoet 12 років тому +2

    When I first heard Ali & Jake One were doing the whole album together, this is the type of musical sound I envisioned. Too dope.

  • @illthought-real
    @illthought-real 12 років тому

    THE CHAMP IS HERE! Respect n Bless.

  • @autonomy666
    @autonomy666 12 років тому +2

    This video won back a mpls fan from high school -back in the day when no one knew who he was and when he had trouble getting shows and the venues sucked and the crowds were small but faithful...I had stopped paying attention to him, but hey, he's got my attention now. I'm still here. Plus, whoever directed this video did us justice. Real honest depictions of the people who live here and the collective reality that we face.

  • @ericbrito3610
    @ericbrito3610 8 років тому +4

    Ali is an OG this track goes hard the masses wont understand

  • @stylez_davis
    @stylez_davis 12 років тому +2

    Jake One, dude outdone him self for real I love hearing the progression my favourite producers make over the years.

  • @OffcialNewEra
    @OffcialNewEra 12 років тому +1

    Man enough to say I cried to this song, so damn real... Brother youve touched me man, your an inspiration to me an my family. Mad love from Duluth Minnesota, cant wait to meet you at SOUNDSET 2013.
    Your doing things for people man, ONE LOVE!

  • @danielmedina9032
    @danielmedina9032 4 роки тому +2

    Always loved this song just like my life I can relate now that the end is comming together im finding God.

  • @dathribab
    @dathribab 10 років тому +4

    3:06 That's my neighbor, Henry grilling on my front patio on 3rd Ave! southside!!! I miss that house!

  • @pancho5241
    @pancho5241 4 роки тому +2

    Brother Ali has nothing but real talk and knowledge!!cut knowledge in half “Know the ledge”✌🏽

  • @JonatanOne
    @JonatanOne 12 років тому

    Brother Ali, Aesop Rock, Atmosphere, Eyedea (RIP) and Abilities, the best! And Rhymesayers a great label! Love from Argentina! (sorry by my bad english)

  • @DallasWiebelhaus
    @DallasWiebelhaus 12 років тому

    oh my god, this dude is at the top of his game.

  • @laythfullersr.7004
    @laythfullersr.7004 7 років тому

    Brother, YOU ARE EVIDENT OF UNITY. GOD WALKS WITH YOU AND ALL OF US, ALL OF US! LET HIM!!! AMEN.OOLO

  • @LetTheBeatFlow
    @LetTheBeatFlow 11 років тому

    i respect you for even knowing who this brother is, Harumy.

  • @rsgthelarge1
    @rsgthelarge1 12 років тому

    Ali is a genius...i once spoke to him at a show in the UK for around 30 minutes and hes just how i hoped he would be wise, insightful and cool he had time for everyone!

  • @DyslexicTurtle
    @DyslexicTurtle 8 років тому +13

    So weird living in minneapolis and recognizing these neighborhoods

    • @justinpettit3432
      @justinpettit3432 8 років тому

      This was filmed in Minneapolis? Dope. I got a friend who lives in Minnesota.

  • @aevoss
    @aevoss 9 років тому +1

    Why does this only have half a million views? This is amazing business right here. This is what I'm talking about old-school real hip-hop on point. Put this dude on the list with some of the greats!

  • @chacolah
    @chacolah 11 років тому

    No matter what the genre, Ali is still kickass. Thank you for clearing that up though.

  • @besthaticould0
    @besthaticould0 12 років тому

    best lyricist in today's hip hop. his music is pure gold.

  • @BigSeno
    @BigSeno 12 років тому

    Dope shiit brotha Ali

  • @9624dan
    @9624dan 12 років тому

    Ali is in the media, which influence billions... this video has 134,000 hits , for this one song, Brother can touch more lives thru media than he ever could giving his money.....

  • @williamsderrick714
    @williamsderrick714 12 років тому

    tight work! real tight! i love it! If songs likes this were played on radio stations, i would listen to the radio! this generation dont have a clue about what musical art really is! keep it tight brother ali!

  • @TawheedHaynes
    @TawheedHaynes 11 років тому

    Got to say this brother says it like it really is...Hits things dead on! Salaams my brother.
    Brother Tawheed Haynes

  • @djslademan
    @djslademan 10 років тому

    Some of the realest ish ever. Shout out Brother Ali & Jake One all day. More of this please.......

  • @milehighronin9709
    @milehighronin9709 9 років тому +1

    I love you Brother, your wisdom is always welcomed.

  • @kalim93
    @kalim93 12 років тому

    So happy to get this album, I'm from England and they got this album in the big music shops(Even though they put him in the dance section by mistake). If you haven't yet, go buy this album, you will not be disappointed!

  • @Subconsavant
    @Subconsavant 12 років тому

    Beautiful ish right here mane. The rest of the story is that only the soul can set you free. Sprituality is the answer. These conditions do not define you. I didnt say religion. I said sprituality. Your own awareness of the GOD that you are. Only this is THE truth and only this will allow you to see that you've been free the entire time. Just unaware of it! One love Brotha Ali. This shit if fire!!!!!!! But the other side of the pain is just as necessary to say!! Light and Love!!

  • @eye8sum1zpet
    @eye8sum1zpet 12 років тому

    You are so right. Today is the first time I have ever heard of him. I just clicked on the video to preview it. Now I'm four songs in and totally love the passion this dude possess in his words.

  • @ThatBritishNoob
    @ThatBritishNoob 11 років тому +4

    first heard ali on an Immortal Tech track and it was one of the few times Tech's verse wasn't the best. Tech and this brother are both incredible, i think they are going on tour together.

  • @soln4suhreborn
    @soln4suhreborn 12 років тому +1

    Ali,keep speaking the truth bruhh,we're listening!!

  • @AbbottSupreme
    @AbbottSupreme 12 років тому

    Brother Ali is that Truth Serum Emcee! Bless!

  • @tylerdurden5973
    @tylerdurden5973 12 років тому

    This is seriously going to be the first time I have liked a video and put it in my favorites just so you know.

  • @MrKing8050
    @MrKing8050 12 років тому

    cant stop listening to this whole album Ali is criminally underrated

  • @jayzinho1885
    @jayzinho1885 11 років тому

    Ce gars est tellement talentueux. Respect from France!

  • @Chookah
    @Chookah 12 років тому

    holy shit I only just discovered Brother Ali. He is going to BLOWTHEFUKUP!!
    Mad props from Australia bro

  • @ryanleciejewski5837
    @ryanleciejewski5837 11 років тому

    Brother Ali is my inspiration! I wish I could be as peaceful and loving as this guy, I'm happy I live in Minneapolis, This guy is giving MN a good rep. Keep on Ali.

  • @HULLGRAFFITI
    @HULLGRAFFITI 2 роки тому

    Random pop up...Fkin love this guy easy one of the most underated emcees in all Hip Hop..A rappers rapper

  • @jamiepoist3492
    @jamiepoist3492 2 роки тому

    Power.full beats & bars. Look forward to seeing where your music went to from here as this is my first song I’m imbibing - One&MuchLove

  • @bluethat
    @bluethat 12 років тому

    Brother Ali is definitely a talented artist.

  • @mattsmith6126
    @mattsmith6126 8 років тому +9

    So proud to live in the city where the best Hiphop music comes from

  • @blvkopvl5979
    @blvkopvl5979 11 років тому

    brightened my night up...

  • @DominicMyumbilwa
    @DominicMyumbilwa 12 років тому

    Dope Video
    Watch this when he was live on 89.3 The Current,i love this one

  • @MrBobtherapper
    @MrBobtherapper 12 років тому

    master wordsmith at our service!!!!

  • @edthewicked
    @edthewicked 11 років тому

    We need more real hip-hop like this! Thanks, Brother Ali!

  • @xdro4816
    @xdro4816 10 років тому +15

    I like the beat so much....,
    And the lyrics are just awesome, straight facts n shit!
    I am really thankfull for this song, it gives me energy n shit.
    Every morning i listnen to this song.
    Sorry for my english...
    Shouts out to ali,
    Peace out!

  • @IEmIM
    @IEmIM 12 років тому

    This guy is sick. Really knows how to spit.

  • @tonester1964
    @tonester1964 12 років тому

    Love it when rap talks about life man and Ali does a bang up job, personally speaking. The guy is good!

  • @coldfusion2121
    @coldfusion2121 8 років тому +8

    damn, three different roads that all fall off the same cliff, my eyes were closed

  • @setbackw
    @setbackw 12 років тому

    I love the way he says 'yeahhh', great song.

  • @Brothaman2k
    @Brothaman2k 12 років тому +1

    Realest isht ever.

  • @piekid147
    @piekid147 12 років тому

    the best part of this song, ITS IN MINNEAPOLIS! im from minneapolis so i automaticly lov this shit!

  • @r2Oe213
    @r2Oe213 12 років тому

    love this real hip hop for not playing an advertisement or commercial before playing the jam

  • @MrBobtherapper
    @MrBobtherapper 12 років тому

    10000000% agree'd down here in the dmv! respect rhymesayers for life bruh!!

  • @pomona2251
    @pomona2251 12 років тому

    It's good to know you can relate to others by the music they make.

  • @BarryAllen-xg4pj
    @BarryAllen-xg4pj 3 роки тому

    🔥Just melted my phone case 🔥

  • @femaleswolf
    @femaleswolf 12 років тому

    Wow, I didn't even know anything about the tour till it was too late. Man I would have brought mad support for him!

  • @lenorajackson474
    @lenorajackson474 8 років тому +13

    How did i never know about him

  • @foNkitroNki
    @foNkitroNki 12 років тому

    Respect from Spain!

  • @TawheedHaynes
    @TawheedHaynes 12 років тому

    This Brother tells the unedited truth as it is...and for some it is hard to accept.

  • @pimpasoreass
    @pimpasoreass 12 років тому

    New brother ali album, new P.O.S. album on the way... Thank you rhymesayers for consistently putting out music that keeps me excited about hip hop

  • @willbrown1867
    @willbrown1867 10 років тому

    A true artist.

  • @beto999101
    @beto999101 12 років тому

    I think Brother Ali is Prophet and he speaks to us with his lyrics. Not like some rappers that just talk about fuking bitches or smoking out every day. Na Brother Ali is the pure truth. That's why hes not major people can't take the truth. Brother Ali all the way

  • @bluethat
    @bluethat 12 років тому

    Growth and progress in hip hop!

  • @BlackingOut303
    @BlackingOut303 12 років тому

    Great song and video. It shows a side of Minneapolis that most outsiders don't get to see.

  • @KyreemTabar7
    @KyreemTabar7 12 років тому

    Peace and love

  • @KKStringing
    @KKStringing 11 років тому

    I always download my music from youtube, but Brother Ali is a different story. He deserves the support so i always purchase the songs from him.

  • @KicksAndSnares92
    @KicksAndSnares92 12 років тому

    that is some deep stuff right there!

  • @BryLips18
    @BryLips18 12 років тому

    Big Tune! Can't wait to see Ali on the upcoming tour

  • @howlysmokes
    @howlysmokes 12 років тому

    GODDAMNIT ALI! killing again!

  • @Top15ClanRankings
    @Top15ClanRankings 12 років тому

    We Need More People Like Brother Ali In This World

  • @markbruggeman274
    @markbruggeman274 9 років тому +1

    Love this album!

    • @dragon53777
      @dragon53777 9 років тому

      +Mark Bruggeman Me too had it in constant rotation and I always come back to it.

  • @SandSlashX
    @SandSlashX 12 років тому

    Azerbaijan loves Brother ALI!!!You rule!

  • @Liviaa24
    @Liviaa24 12 років тому

    BROTHER ALI!!! You are amazing.

  • @fburdelliv
    @fburdelliv 12 років тому

    this man is awesome

  • @sakogekchyan7366
    @sakogekchyan7366 9 років тому +5

    HOW DOES THIS ONLY HAVE 600K VIEWS??

    • @sakogekchyan7366
      @sakogekchyan7366 9 років тому

      +ZiGi
      What does that have to do with anything?

    • @AbacateSexy
      @AbacateSexy 9 років тому +1

      +Sako Gekchyan he white

    • @dragon53777
      @dragon53777 9 років тому

      +ZiGi He's not white jackass lol

    • @sakogekchyan7366
      @sakogekchyan7366 9 років тому +1

      No he's white, he grew up in a black neighborhood.

    • @sakogekchyan7366
      @sakogekchyan7366 9 років тому

      well yea, he's not white in the biological sense but he come from a white cultural background, that is to say, his parents were white and he came from a white family. But he grew up among black people who gave him his love for Hip Hop and revolutionary badasserry.

  • @bloodwolfmaniac
    @bloodwolfmaniac 12 років тому

    True stuff. So deep.

  • @pjondatrack
    @pjondatrack 12 років тому

    He kept it super real on this 1.

  • @adipre1
    @adipre1 12 років тому

    Incredible album!!!!!

  • @JowdjoJowdjo
    @JowdjoJowdjo 10 років тому

    Brother Ali, an amazing flow & voice.

  • @PrinceofGotham12
    @PrinceofGotham12 12 років тому

    Agreed.. 1st track I heard from Ali was 'Star Quality' - The rest is history.. my favourite artist without a doubt

  • @PegroJesusFreak
    @PegroJesusFreak 12 років тому

    nice song bro! God bless!

  • @Michael-cj8dg
    @Michael-cj8dg Рік тому

    Thank you Ali