I wish I could thank Brother Ali for making music that I can identify with, and that means so much to me. His songs and his words have allowed me to come to terms with myself and accept myself for who I am. I hope everybody who hears this can take something away from it. You don't even have to like this song at all, just look up the lyrics and read them. thank you, thank you, thank you.
Wow...intelligent musician that can relate real life in lyrics...hip hop sorely needs more of this...Can't believe I been sleepin I him...gotta find some more brother Ali
As a student of Sufi Muraqaba, when I listen to him, I hear someone intimately in tune with the universe. As his voice cracks, you can feel a divine compassion and understanding. How I wish it was this truth, this feeling of shared humanity and tolerance that informed our public discourse.
I was fully ready to reply and adamantly disagree with you as I started reading your post, until I got about half way through. Agreed, Brother Ali deserves FAR more respect and admiration for the sheer purity of his messages, and the wide open view of the TRUTH of his life that he offers to his fans. I had the privilege of meeting him after a show in Detroit, and I'm happy to say that he is an amazing and genuine person who TRULY appreciates his fans. He met and talked with every single person.
this is why i like rappers like brother ali and blue scholars. tellin stories. being real. none of this money, bitches and guns. good stuff. as always brother ali.
"There aint no flame that can blaze enough to trump being hated for the way you love." More people need to realize that's whats homosexuality is really about, love, an emotion. Obviously there is a lot of confusion no a days about how being gay is a choice, however if you think about it that makes no sense whatsoever. No emotion is a choice, you can't choose what makes you happy or sad, so why would love be any different, some people feel love towards the same sex, some feel love towards the opposite sex. I don't get why anyone ever assumed it had anything to do with choice to begin with.
because lust is a choice and lust and love is 2 different emotions nobody is born gay brotha man you make the choice to be it... my opinion brotha man peace out
Lust is a choice? In what way? You don't choose what turns you on sexually, what makes you feel lust. That being said, I have absolutely no desire to convince you that a fact is a fact. Hopefully, someday in your life you will have an experience that opens your eyes a little and you have a deeper understanding of homosexuality. I've learned that understanding others leads to accepting others, which leads to community, which can bring peace, which obviously benefits everyone.
brother ali is amazing. when i first heard him on my friends ipod i thought he was black (no racist) he sounds it and this guy is awesome he should be more popular
this man is not a genius, he's just a talented human who sees the truth and doesn't let others silence him, and for that he deserves more respect than a genius, because Einstein didn't do shit but think, ali thinks and shares which makes a huge difference, people tend to tell me music is just music, but what they don't understand is music can change you, and for that I'd like to thank people like him for changing me.
that 3rd verse is amazing....much respect to you brother ali for touching on subjects that most don't have the balls to
The second verse made me cry. I've been struggling with my parents divorce since I was in second grade... No song has ever made me cry like this.
I love Brother Ali's live performances, it sounds more like he's reciting a poem than actually rapping.
11 years later I hope your doing well
Ant is a fucking beast.
Profound. The world needs more people like Brother Ali.
Treat others how you would want to be treated. It's so simple. Be a friend. Everyone has their struggles. Amazing song :-)
the emotion in his voice gets to him....as it does to me. Keep going Brother.
This song speaks to me on so many levels.
Ali is one of the realest performers out there. He's like your brothers best friend type. You can tell he doesn't have much of a front up.
I wish I could thank Brother Ali for making music that I can identify with, and that means so much to me. His songs and his words have allowed me to come to terms with myself and accept myself for who I am. I hope everybody who hears this can take something away from it. You don't even have to like this song at all, just look up the lyrics and read them.
thank you, thank you, thank you.
He messed up, and beautifully cleaned it n went right over the mistake. Mad respect Ali, you're one of my all time favorites.
This is what i call POWER MUSIC fam i promise this is to real for the majority !
Brother Ali needs to be heard...
we need public tv like this in Florida
Wow...intelligent musician that can relate real life in lyrics...hip hop sorely needs more of this...Can't believe I been sleepin I him...gotta find some more brother Ali
Rhyme with reason, it's gotta come back to this. mean song.
Been listening to brother for 10 at least. Dude is beauty. Period.
'It's a cold world yo, shame on us'
So inspirational. Ali should really get respect. He's done more than enough to deserve it.
As a student of Sufi Muraqaba, when I listen to him, I hear someone intimately in tune with the universe. As his voice cracks, you can feel a divine compassion and understanding.
How I wish it was this truth, this feeling of shared humanity and tolerance that informed our public discourse.
man ive heard this song so many times before but this was more touching than any other listen ive had to the song. wonderful stuff
You are the man! Respect from the UK
This is really great.There's something special about watching this man do what he does.
yea he truly is amazing
very inspiring for me over here in toronto
i freaking love his voice
Keep your head up man. People hate what they don't understand.
The most beautiful handsome man on earth. I’m in love
Most brilliant man in the music world. True inspiration. One Love Ali!!!
I...LOVE....THIS!!!!
that dude just FEELS the music, respect!
havent heard new ali since 2007, ....he's still tight.
I was fully ready to reply and adamantly disagree with you as I started reading your post, until I got about half way through. Agreed, Brother Ali deserves FAR more respect and admiration for the sheer purity of his messages, and the wide open view of the TRUTH of his life that he offers to his fans.
I had the privilege of meeting him after a show in Detroit, and I'm happy to say that he is an amazing and genuine person who TRULY appreciates his fans. He met and talked with every single person.
I'm Somalian and thx for the rap
Salute Brother Ali. You official !! My Dude. Jersey Luv. CMD.
So much heart. Gotta love Brother Ali.
this is why i like rappers like brother ali and blue scholars. tellin stories. being real. none of this money, bitches and guns. good stuff. as always brother ali.
immaculate record.....amazing song brother ali
Congrats! You've made it to real music.
🔥🤘🤘
So glad to see a Minnesotan coming up! Seen all of what he talks about and its tough
Amazing. I feel like crying. The first verse is well deserved.
This song is so fucking amazing! And that he can rap on the radio without any worries. I love you My Bro Ali!
Wow Wow! Honestly not right that this does not have more views.
How can you dislike this.
this is what makes ali the great man and great raper that he is
His flow is like butter. So sick.
Second and third verse speaks to me. This is fuckin life man.
brother ali is beautiful like his voice
heard you sunday on noagendashow the first time!
love your shit, you got a new fan in switzerland.
love&Peace
Truth sayer! 🙏🏼 Thank you for this! #thefeelz
wow this is awesome. true Hip Hop talking through his vocal chords. respect Brother.
Great brother.
I LOVE THIS SONG MAN ..
this is incredible! so much passion in his voice
Check how tiny the dislikers are! Brother Ali a true artist. PEACE homie. Jowdjo
Looking at Ali's beard it pretty much saying you are never too old for hip-hop. great song btw*Salute*
i was not expecting this.amazing!
brother ali = angel
2nd verse pretty much describes how i felt when i was 14 wish i had found this when I was younger.
Freakin awesome. Real shit...
Seeing brother Ali tonight!
"There aint no flame that can blaze enough
to trump being hated for the way you love."
More people need to realize that's whats homosexuality is really about, love, an emotion. Obviously there is a lot of confusion no a days about how being gay is a choice, however if you think about it that makes no sense whatsoever. No emotion is a choice, you can't choose what makes you happy or sad, so why would love be any different, some people feel love towards the same sex, some feel love towards the opposite sex. I don't get why anyone ever assumed it had anything to do with choice to begin with.
its a cold world. shame on us
helquer sales Tis a col' worl'
so I stay high on tha col' medicine
because lust is a choice and lust and love is 2 different emotions nobody is born gay brotha man you make the choice to be it... my opinion brotha man peace out
Lust is a choice? In what way? You don't choose what turns you on sexually, what makes you feel lust. That being said, I have absolutely no desire to convince you that a fact is a fact. Hopefully, someday in your life you will have an experience that opens your eyes a little and you have a deeper understanding of homosexuality. I've learned that understanding others leads to accepting others, which leads to community, which can bring peace, which obviously benefits everyone.
Ali is a gift
Im feeling that second verse. Living 2 worlds.
It's a cold world ya'll, shame on us
This song is the truth.
I love his music
ABSOLUTE BOSS !!!
Wow, Brother ali...REAL RAP
I love it when rapers talk original, not fake a language.
I love music
so good!
~*~Bless Brother Ali~*~
i dig this dude.
brother ali is amazing. when i first heard him on my friends ipod i thought he was black (no racist) he sounds it and this guy is awesome he should be more popular
Just plain good.
So So cold, I like the way it was put together. right now I couldn't hear nothing "betta"
Very good!
Man Ali is Dope!
Beauty Brother!
damn is all i can say, the truth hit hard...have to get this song!!! love it!!
amazing
Preach it, Brother.
Awesome.
that second verse is intense af
He has true sight. Put your glasses on!
I love u!
this man is not a genius, he's just a talented human who sees the truth and doesn't let others silence him, and for that he deserves more respect than a genius, because Einstein didn't do shit but think, ali thinks and shares which makes a huge difference, people tend to tell me music is just music, but what they don't understand is music can change you, and for that I'd like to thank people like him for changing me.
This dude is a genius
2nd part speaks to me
+RussRollin' I completeley agree, man.
this is so sick... blessings
Thumbs up if ur listening to this in 2012
There aint no flame that could blaze enough, to trump beeing hated for the way you love.
This verse is the hardest hittin for me. But w/e.
yes. win.
all I have to say is...WOW!
Brother ali.. i've underestimated you.. you are f.cking great!
he's a magician... he memorized that shit and spit under pressure... that my friend takes some balls.
@milldabeast519
Yeah he is.
brother ali is a g
preach it Brother
this mans a genius