Brother Ali Freestyles over the 5 Fingers of Death on

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  • @BLKMRKT1977
    @BLKMRKT1977 11 місяців тому +115

    11yrs later I still fucken come back to this freestyle🔥🔥🔥💯💯🗣️

    • @1Mic1Life
      @1Mic1Life 8 місяців тому

      What's that last beat

    • @Xero-SB
      @Xero-SB 8 місяців тому

      That makes 2 of us🫡

    • @kylenelson9148
      @kylenelson9148 8 місяців тому +2

      3 of us

    • @RobsLounge
      @RobsLounge 7 місяців тому

      This and Los impossible to beat

    • @Dmcjxjdkskdkdjfn
      @Dmcjxjdkskdkdjfn 6 місяців тому +1

      But it’s written…

  • @Lordguesser
    @Lordguesser 10 років тому +510

    i swear this was the hardest 5 fingers of death beats ever to be played and he still murdered it

    • @PlaylistsRUs
      @PlaylistsRUs 10 років тому +1

      Listen to these 5 and see if you'll change your mind:
      Mc Prevail ( Swollen Members ) - May 2014
      Locksmith - April 2012
      R-Mean - October 2012
      Tito Lopez - may 2012

    • @YoungsterSnivy
      @YoungsterSnivy 10 років тому +1

      The 'L' Yea but this was off the top not written

    • @mattmadonna9136
      @mattmadonna9136 10 років тому +13

      YoungsterSnivy I think this was written, which is why in the one beat he says "I never wrote to anything like this." That was the only verse that was actually a freestyle and you can tell in how he does it.

    • @YoungsterSnivy
      @YoungsterSnivy 10 років тому +12

      Yea i agree it makes me mad though because Brother Ali and all the other Rhymesayers guys were amazing imporvisers back in the day including the best Eyedea *Rip*

    • @ericakamrkrump
      @ericakamrkrump 10 років тому +13

      King Los ripped it and he went of the dome.

  • @doclorianrin7543
    @doclorianrin7543 10 років тому +12

    I have been fuckin' wit ali for over a decade and this is why.

  • @carsonottocullen1542
    @carsonottocullen1542 6 років тому +82

    This mans presence and the light that shines from him, is what made me look into Islam, and became a Muslim! Alhumdulilah brother Ali, peace and blessings upon you!

    • @thewirah1
      @thewirah1 3 роки тому +3

      Sky gods are too much for me, but he is definitely doing a great job selling islam. I mean, he projects a lot wisdom from it.

    • @MarkyTeriyaki0
      @MarkyTeriyaki0 2 роки тому +3

      ​@@thewirah1 I think it's nice if you view it more as a path to virtue than believing there's a man in the sky peeking at you when you shower. The man on the afternoon TV wants us to think all muslims are bad, but anyone who has been to the middle east knows they're some of the most amazing people the world has to offer.
      Despite being as far away from monotheism as you get it, I can understand why people are drawn to it for more than just the common image of a "God".

    • @wazdiz5011
      @wazdiz5011 2 роки тому +1

      Allahu Akbar..Blessings to you and everyone you know . Ohhh and those you don't know whom you bless with the best thing in their life

    • @iandownie1291
      @iandownie1291 Рік тому

      Can anyone tell me the names of track 1 & track 2?

    • @kassimoludara4746
      @kassimoludara4746 11 місяців тому

      mashaAllah brother

  • @PaulM4682
    @PaulM4682 8 років тому +1158

    I will say they threw him more difficult beats than most other 5 finger performances.

    • @LegendaryManSlayer93
      @LegendaryManSlayer93 8 років тому +130

      Paul Mock because he's better than majority of them. They needed to challenge him.

    • @VisionoftheChief
      @VisionoftheChief 8 років тому +2

      +Kenshin Himura You're a real one Shinta.

    • @LegendaryManSlayer93
      @LegendaryManSlayer93 8 років тому +1

      Nosferatu Zodd LMAO thanks

    • @Botched_toes
      @Botched_toes 8 років тому +3

      Paul Mock because he's a real one

    • @LeeAmes
      @LeeAmes 8 років тому +30

      He's a battle rapper, so I guess they wanted to test him. I just wished they'd use harder beats whilst doing so.

  • @malikturner187
    @malikturner187 8 років тому +2030

    It doesn't matter what color you are, bars are bars and this brother got serious bars and flow.

    • @dlo__3929
      @dlo__3929 8 років тому +73

      Malik Turner He's black foo. Lol he's just has vitiligo

    • @LeeAmes
      @LeeAmes 8 років тому +154

      Ali was born with albinism, a disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes.
      Though Brother Ali is white, he has often described a childhood marked by cruelty and exclusion by his white classmates as a result of his physical abnormality. He has often explained that, from an early age, he felt "most at home amongst African Americans".

    • @jaredleonard4944
      @jaredleonard4944 7 років тому +23

      Malik Turner you do know he's albino right? Loool

    • @jaredjafet975
      @jaredjafet975 7 років тому +1

      ARE YOU A HIP HOP HEAD? IF SO CHECK OUT OUR TRACK "nonchalant" YOU WONT REGRET IT! SHOW SOME LOVE YALL

    • @travo2112
      @travo2112 7 років тому +11

      JAred Leonard Yo dat albino nigga is dope yo!!

  • @jayell2949
    @jayell2949 8 років тому +4330

    Santa asked me what I wanted for christmas, and I answered real hip-hop. He shaved his head and became Brother Ali.

    • @GKWunder
      @GKWunder 8 років тому +36

      W

    • @darrenhinrichsen8507
      @darrenhinrichsen8507 8 років тому +29

      W

    • @anmpir
      @anmpir 8 років тому +53

      Take these W's.

    • @jawkneeG
      @jawkneeG 8 років тому +28

      Yo let me interject
      Props that comment took intellect
      Damn 3 W's ? that's the internet

    • @codyjames52
      @codyjames52 8 років тому +9

      W

  • @Jumpstreet_
    @Jumpstreet_ 5 років тому +123

    Very unique style of rap, Excellent control of voice speed and tempo, lyrics are strong, he killed every beat like he wrote it, that's natural skill.

    • @Youtubecansuckmycock
      @Youtubecansuckmycock 2 роки тому +2

      Noob

    • @thatJAWNraps
      @thatJAWNraps 9 місяців тому +2

      love Ali but he only freestyled the 4th beat and u can tell cuz its the only one thats not technically nuts and has references to Murs and Sway etc (ngl if i went on 5 fingers of death id have like 20 prewrittens loaded up to go over whatever they threw at me too then id prob freestyle th elast one or something)

  • @Liquidmetal702
    @Liquidmetal702 10 років тому +74

    Love the fact he dedicated that dope ass freestyle session to one of the greatest battle rappers EVER.
    R. EyE. P
    Eyedea

    • @Noahsyoutubeaccount
      @Noahsyoutubeaccount 9 років тому

      Are you kidding hendy? You're insanely blind to the fact that Eyedea was most likely the best rapper to live. Won every battle

    • @HawkeyeNation6969
      @HawkeyeNation6969 9 років тому +1

      Supertoasty
      ik bruh im just random comment

    • @Juanreyes-ob6pt
      @Juanreyes-ob6pt 9 років тому

      Supertoasty should've built him a monument

    • @Liquidmetal702
      @Liquidmetal702 9 років тому

      Juan reyes His music is his monument. Raise it up and make em hear it.

  • @kingnatediaz9942
    @kingnatediaz9942 8 років тому +741

    A lot of these "hot rappers" in the game right now wouldn't of known what the fuuuuuuck to do with those beats

    • @dustinsanchez7820
      @dustinsanchez7820 7 років тому +7

      fucken right no lie nate they aint shit

    • @tristanjoe5653
      @tristanjoe5653 6 років тому +21

      King Nate Diaz yeah they would bro, They would mumble rap

    • @anthonyross1493
      @anthonyross1493 6 років тому +2

      Exactly

    • @thelukemeister
      @thelukemeister 6 років тому +2

      King Nate Diaz word

    • @Chaggy1978
      @Chaggy1978 6 років тому +15

      Mainstream rappers are just puppets, the underground is where the real rappers work.

  • @fifski
    @fifski 2 роки тому +90

    I'm 10 years late to the party but that was one of the best freestyles on Sway! Some epic bars right there!

    • @yaboiavery5986
      @yaboiavery5986 2 роки тому

      :)

    • @moseeb1992
      @moseeb1992 Рік тому +1

      Better late than never, welcome brother!

    • @Nathanfx2006
      @Nathanfx2006 Рік тому

      Never too late mate ♥️

    • @WhrilledPeas
      @WhrilledPeas Рік тому

      You mean the best**

    • @fifski
      @fifski Рік тому

      @@WhrilledPeas No, not the best. One of the best. I've written what I meant.

  • @edwinsalgado2669
    @edwinsalgado2669 7 років тому +114

    love how Murs reacted when Brother Ali dedicated the set to Eyedea
    R.EYE.P
    And big ups to the Rhymesayers family!

  • @Kooaid-9
    @Kooaid-9 8 років тому +470

    Amazing. I love that Sway exposes rappers that are so slept on

    • @dohertyz
      @dohertyz 8 років тому +15

      +M Ha chill out you know what he meant lol

    • @Thugwaffle36
      @Thugwaffle36 8 років тому +8

      Kool-Aid DaThugg bruh nigga been rapping for the longest lmao. If anything he's passed his prime and is chilling now.

    • @ChiefMoonChunks
      @ChiefMoonChunks 7 років тому +17

      Hit up Rhymesayers Entertainment. Brother Ali, Atmosphere, Murs, Grieves and Budo... Eyedea and Abilities.. trust me you can't hate on their lyricism.

    • @monkadelic13
      @monkadelic13 7 років тому +6

      Rhymesayers Group... No sleep there son.

    • @josiahlee1982
      @josiahlee1982 7 років тому +6

      Don't forget Aesop Rock

  • @41blank41
    @41blank41 3 роки тому +53

    We need more Brother Ali’s in the world.

  • @rafthethinker4948
    @rafthethinker4948 8 років тому +260

    i never heard of this dude but this was magic.

    • @johnibrahim7204
      @johnibrahim7204 7 років тому +15

      Rafael Artiga go listen to his albums brother he has hundreds of amazing songs..

    • @Zanobeats
      @Zanobeats 6 років тому +1

      is fantastic !

    • @ryancross8136
      @ryancross8136 6 років тому +6

      Watch eyedea and slug on the wake up show.. it’s amazing

    • @jamindarcy4515
      @jamindarcy4515 6 років тому +1

      Brother Ali is the truth.

    • @azee1v1
      @azee1v1 4 роки тому +2

      check this albums, the one from 2018 was one of the best hiphop albums of the year

  • @mellomusicgroup
    @mellomusicgroup 7 років тому +211

    Legend. Ali always giving light. Shout to the homie Murs too.

    • @grimrecords19
      @grimrecords19 3 роки тому +2

      Is that Webby too??!!

    • @robertgelabert8966
      @robertgelabert8966 3 роки тому +1

      @Alex Adamantium that first 3Mg's album tho

    • @jonstokes21
      @jonstokes21 2 роки тому

      @@robertgelabert8966 Nice catch few seem to remember! 3 Melancholy Gypsys are among my favorite especially Eligh. G&E, Z, G, E, rip Zumbi

    • @tylerhughlett5659
      @tylerhughlett5659 2 роки тому

      Don't forget slug and ant

    • @jonstokes21
      @jonstokes21 2 роки тому

      @@tylerhughlett5659 FACT! I'd never forget Slug and Ant, I'd also never forget God rest his soul Eyedea, who may have been the freestyle rapper to ever walk the face of the planet Earth. Till now when I have a bad day Eyedea's song "Smile" always snaps me back to the mental state where I need to be! You've got radio rap but the real talent is underground! I'll challenge anyone who says different because imo it's not even up for contention. Hell radio rappers don't even right their own lyrics, if they're lucky they get to pick their own beats, but none of them these days create them, they simply record label yes men who signed off the power to creatively make their own music, if they ever had that talent in the first place!

  • @plindeck
    @plindeck 9 років тому +183

    Brought Murs to tears at the end with the last verse dedicated to/about Eyedea. RIP

    • @andrecoleman1856
      @andrecoleman1856 9 років тому +8

      +Pete Lindeck Damn dude as many times as i've watched this I never noticed that! RIP to Murs' boy.

    • @scottford6323
      @scottford6323 9 років тому +7

      ReyeP

    • @StillsnRondo
      @StillsnRondo 9 років тому +9

      +Andre Coleman When this came out, Murs posted it on his FB and wrote a paragraph about it, saying how much Eyedea meant to him and that he teared up. God damn man we lost one of the best r.eye.p.

    • @dominoefxxx
      @dominoefxxx 9 років тому +3

      +Pete Lindeck Just watched this for the first time. I noticed it right away and it hurt my heart. Eyedea was loved by so many, Just like so many of my friends and family that have moved on from our world. R.EYE.P Now I'm going to have a drink to Eyedea and put on First born.

    • @MrSmokeytehbear
      @MrSmokeytehbear 9 років тому +6

      +Pete Lindeck I was blessed to see Eyedea live a couple times. Once with Brother Ali and Atmosphere, one of the greatest shows I have ever seen

  • @pinkfloydfan92
    @pinkfloydfan92 11 років тому +159

    I fuck with Brother Ali. His albums and messages are really good.

  • @Daggerfall40
    @Daggerfall40 9 років тому +264

    Fucking amazing. This dude's freestyle is better than most rapper's written shit.

    • @rock.robster
      @rock.robster 9 років тому +28

      This was written but its still a freestyle.

    • @lkay8688
      @lkay8688 9 років тому +3

      I would call you stupid, but you aint..most people dont know this but uhh....it's obvious when someone freestyles off the dome and when someone freestyles a written verse on a different beat.
      And this guy diff gave his written shit away of this..

    • @cal5750
      @cal5750 9 років тому +7

      L Kay While I agree, he can actually freestyle almost just as well as this. I went to a show where he did the 'give me a word' thing and he killed it. Dude has flow even off the dome.

    • @lkay8688
      @lkay8688 9 років тому

      Callintz damn...gotta give him a listen if thats true...coz dude is dope no lie

    • @reinieden2379
      @reinieden2379 9 років тому +22

      Look up Eyedea.

  • @EpiDot52
    @EpiDot52 Рік тому +12

    Love this video. Watch it once a year or so. What struck me hardest this listen was how much that man on the couch felt every word. Bumped with every beat, was zoned in on the rhymes, and felt the dedication deeply. Unforgettable moment.

  • @haijac6248
    @haijac6248 8 років тому +364

    Wtf all these whack ass song on the radio and we got people spitting like this. This dude got BARS of real hip hop, somebody please put him on.

    • @enjoi778
      @enjoi778 8 років тому +8

      Hai Jac lol this dude sells out theaters nationwide, he's a legend and he's doing just fine

    • @enjoi778
      @enjoi778 8 років тому +3

      Hai Jac lol this dude sells out theaters nationwide, he's a legend and he's doing just fine

    • @haijac6248
      @haijac6248 8 років тому +12

      enjoi778 don't get me wrong that's dope but I want to hear this when I turn on the radio

    • @enjoi778
      @enjoi778 8 років тому +3

      Hai Jac agreed

    • @marlonr.wilson3758
      @marlonr.wilson3758 8 років тому +16

      Yeah... Hai Jac, Bro Ali has been on for years... LITERALLY! The best thing you can do is stop listening to the radio. I haven't listened to the radio since '98.

  • @iamkeithrose
    @iamkeithrose 6 років тому +45

    I've revisited this video for years, and it remains one of my favorites. I'm so happy to see so many people enjoy quality content. Look at the pure joy on everyone's faces... Regardless of your opinion of rap music, hop-hop, or music in general, you can't deny that this is pure excellence in music. If everyone shown in this video was always having this much fun, the world would be a much better place.

  • @stevie2fu
    @stevie2fu Рік тому +8

    Its not the ability to just flow that makes this so special, that said Brother Alis ability to flow is special, but its the substance of that flow that gives all of us a glimpse of greatness.
    To further witness to Brother Alis greatness i challenge people to read the comments on his music. His music elevates peoples minds, and inspires them. This has and will always be the truth of hip hop, to elevate others.
    This man is a king.

  • @Snipersnake608
    @Snipersnake608 6 років тому +57

    This is best 5 Fingers of Death to date, they threw five COMPLETELY different beats, much more difficult than all the others episodes and Brother Ali adapted to them in a crazy way. As if it that wasn’t enough he actually had some great bars and not some stupid fillers like those rappers that say “nigga” every 3 words when they go off the top. This is crazy, Ali is so slept on.

  • @chriscastanon3418
    @chriscastanon3418 8 років тому +66

    that was clean and one of the best bernie mac impressions

  • @jasonlackner8320
    @jasonlackner8320 3 роки тому +17

    I was able to meet him. He is amazing! He made me feel like I was family when talking to him. Glad I was able to meet one of the greats!

  • @deaks4286
    @deaks4286 5 років тому +76

    They tried throwing some sketchy arse beats at him but man did he answer.

  • @lukel909
    @lukel909 5 років тому +12

    I discovered B Ali through this video and listened to all his records - such uplifting music, i can, and have, listen to him all day.

  • @picanteluke
    @picanteluke 8 років тому +499

    BROTHER ALI KILLS YOU WHILE LOOKING LIKE YOUR EX GIRLFRIEND'S STEP DAD

  • @11219tt
    @11219tt 8 років тому +95

    Murs lit in the back lol.

  • @208SledHead
    @208SledHead 11 років тому +19

    He DESTROYED that second beat!! Murs lovin every minute of it in the background hahaha

  • @lilyl8927
    @lilyl8927 Рік тому +4

    Been listening to this man since 2015 almost 10 years and his lyrical genius and flow always blow me away and he got that really unique voice/style

  • @albinosnowman12
    @albinosnowman12 10 років тому +21

    Ali literally gets the whole room up when he raps.

  • @activefluid
    @activefluid 5 років тому +13

    2019 and he's still one of the GOATs under Rhymesayers. Saw him open for Atmosphere and I couldn't tell he wasn't the headliner. Love me some Brother Ali

  • @uriah9559
    @uriah9559 10 років тому +101

    murs goin wild is like the second best part of this video

  • @stours
    @stours 11 місяців тому +7

    the fact that he dedicated that to eyedea is a testament to his character as a man and an mc who knows who's the freestyle goat. no offense @harrymack

  • @ahnoldshort5500
    @ahnoldshort5500 8 років тому +115

    Ali & Papoose still have my favorite 5FOD.

    • @primetimebkny
      @primetimebkny 8 років тому +2

      thought the same thing as I was listening

    • @ahnoldshort5500
      @ahnoldshort5500 8 років тому +6

      respect, you know real.

    • @joemichaels6750
      @joemichaels6750 8 років тому

      Ahnold Short I ain't heard them but you should check Mistah fab's out if you haven't already

    • @S-RankGoon
      @S-RankGoon 8 років тому +5

      Lupe and king los

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 8 років тому +3

      Ahnold Short papoose is the leader all day

  • @malikturner187
    @malikturner187 8 років тому +73

    I'm feeling homie. He got BARS. Respect.

    • @gilscwartzman6204
      @gilscwartzman6204 8 років тому +3

      Malik Turner you should check out the other rhymesayers artists if you haven't.

    • @malikturner187
      @malikturner187 8 років тому +1

      Gil Scwartzman I definitely will. Thank you

    • @gilscwartzman6204
      @gilscwartzman6204 8 років тому +1

      Definitive jux also a good independent label. Basically anyone associated with the atmosphere family going to make solid hip hop.

    • @jgmorgan8477
      @jgmorgan8477 8 років тому

      Look more into his stuff. It's more underground stuff, but it's amazing

  • @BarryMcCauciner
    @BarryMcCauciner 4 роки тому +12

    I've been on a Brother Ali binge since I found him last night. MY GOD!!!

  • @RyanHattingh420
    @RyanHattingh420 Рік тому +4

    This man is unmatched , the ways he’s able to adjust his flow to match the tempo of each instrumental ! Built different 🫡❤️ love from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @TechNIXian816
    @TechNIXian816 10 років тому +21

    I'm not sure what was more entertaining....the rhymes, or the Murs turn up through the first 3 instrumentals hahaha!

  • @ABOBeats
    @ABOBeats 11 років тому +46

    Brother Ali got the answers Sway...

  • @RadiologicGamer
    @RadiologicGamer 8 років тому +14

    I've seen all the 5FoD's and this is the one I always come back to...

  • @Crowelephant
    @Crowelephant 3 роки тому +8

    How have I never heard of this man? Dude's name should be everywhere. Bars and flow for days and off the top too 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @KristovMars
      @KristovMars Рік тому +1

      I only came across Brother Ali about a year back or so, amazing skills!

  • @jaketaylor5754
    @jaketaylor5754 8 років тому +355

    this is the best 5 fingers to date...

    • @bufuztir9655
      @bufuztir9655 8 років тому +5

      papoose u buggin but yes he's nice

    • @johnnybravo1539
      @johnnybravo1539 8 років тому +1

      Yeah, Pap was better. This was still savage though

    • @subway14425
      @subway14425 8 років тому +2

      I liked Logic's a lot too

    • @gunner2494
      @gunner2494 8 років тому +5

      King Los was great also

    • @jtorres12160
      @jtorres12160 8 років тому +1

      +ChatBadness damn bro that's the most gangsta shit I ever read on UA-cam, my nigga

  • @jacobhiller6731
    @jacobhiller6731 8 років тому +93

    Man he switched to going off the top so effortlessly. Truly a talent.

  • @tylerpowell3616
    @tylerpowell3616 8 років тому +7

    first time hearing brother Ali spit and feeling like his biggest fan so smooth lyrical genius!

  • @mobileeyesmarketing808
    @mobileeyesmarketing808 Рік тому +8

    This is the best 5 Fingers freestyle of all time, especially considering the variety of beats.

  • @Tfmusicmaker
    @Tfmusicmaker 11 років тому +16

    brother Ali dropped diamonds on sway. Broke all fingers of the dj. That was nice. Made my morning. :)

  • @audreyk7447
    @audreyk7447 2 роки тому +4

    So much respect & love for Brother Ali!

  • @oGCpoTT
    @oGCpoTT 8 років тому +37

    crazy ass flow

  • @Mixwell1983
    @Mixwell1983 3 роки тому +8

    Brother Ali is a fuckin OG.. Respect the art of rhyme.. Hip Hop.forever

  • @Romanslost
    @Romanslost 8 років тому +67

    so stoked to see him and atmosphere next weekend

    • @timcole-
      @timcole- 8 років тому

      How was it? I haven't seen Atmosphere live in 10 years.

    • @Romanslost
      @Romanslost 8 років тому +4

      Tim C it was so dope! And that was my first concert I've ever been to. I was glad I went, me, my wife and brother were like 3-5 feet away from them.

    • @tiquis5
      @tiquis5 8 років тому

      That Guy Yeah Him in Milwaukee? I was there too if you were there haha had a blast!

    • @Romanslost
      @Romanslost 8 років тому

      tiquis5 it was in Philadelphia but yeah it was awesome

    • @etoobrute
      @etoobrute 8 років тому

      That Guy Yeah Him

  • @cromancreates
    @cromancreates 10 років тому +6

    Brother Ali is sick. One of the best five fingers of death I've heard. Loved how he dedicated it Eyedea. Mad respect.
    R.Eye.P

  • @ZXTrucker
    @ZXTrucker 7 років тому +8

    That was dope. Brother Ali killed it. They should bring back this format of The Five Fingers. Tempo changes and varying genres definitely test an artists versatility to adapt way more than 5 beats at practically the same BPM, as it's down now. Doing so would probly reduce the amount of challengers, but those that do will come prepared and truly earn the mantle if they succeed.

  • @VapeTRMC
    @VapeTRMC 4 роки тому +3

    revisiting this in 2020 and brother ali is still fire discovered him when i was 14 and listened to him all through high school and yearss later he pops up on sway shame tho i wish this mans career went farther and reached more ears such a talented artist

  • @Daryl90ify
    @Daryl90ify 8 років тому +23

    That true talent when you can flip a DJ, I'm a DJ and to have some beat your beat it's impressive to see. The fact he did it with no ice on tells a lot about a artist. I dig it

  • @JandraSrikerJayShabazZz
    @JandraSrikerJayShabazZz 11 років тому +13

    listening to all the 5 fingers of death makes me wish Big L would have been alive.... He never sounded offbeat It would have been a grateful to see him freestyling over 5 different beats! :( R.I.P. To the Harlem Legend!!

    • @Zmad724
      @Zmad724 11 років тому

      Word to that.....you said it.....Big L woulda been so big....His double rhyme-double syllable was way ahead of its time....he would kill this, always on beat

    • @dbo6948
      @dbo6948 11 років тому

      Big L would've set an unreachable level, an unequaled status. It would just be unfair.....

    • @isaiahmills5794
      @isaiahmills5794 11 років тому +1

      Damon Boggs check out logic very big l influenced

    • @___1077
      @___1077 11 років тому

      Isaiah Mills Yea I wish Big L was still here bro, it's really sad honestly. But yeah I'm ready to see Logic on here already, he reminds me so much of Big L, its fucking crazy how good Logic is...

  • @Imakebeatsss
    @Imakebeatsss 8 років тому +65

    brother ali have to research him 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @Wavemaninawe
      @Wavemaninawe 8 років тому +9

      Yes... Yes, you do.
      The dude is wicked.

    • @Jumpstreet_
      @Jumpstreet_ 5 років тому +1

      Amongst him is rappers like Immortal Technique, Vinnie Paz, Slaine, etc... Do yo research or get left in the closet!

    • @rizednb
      @rizednb 4 роки тому

      check out Rhymesayers records where he is signed to . Ran by slug of atmosphere...

  • @brennaneaton4734
    @brennaneaton4734 7 років тому +2

    Big ups to Sway for having so many dudes on his show from so many backgrounds and disciplines. Beautiful...

  • @jayattipoe6597
    @jayattipoe6597 4 роки тому +8

    I love this Brother Ali, man!
    Wonderful vibe and great energy!

  • @SirManDudeGuy1
    @SirManDudeGuy1 8 років тому +4

    Im happy he dedicated this to eyedea and abilities. Brother Ali is a legend just like them.

  • @derekmason7778
    @derekmason7778 8 років тому +69

    chris webbys in the back like damn dude brother ali dont play no games hahahaha

    • @dkatomski
      @dkatomski 8 років тому +2

      derek mason I thought I seen Webby. Thanks for confirming!

    • @harrisonmiller1239
      @harrisonmiller1239 8 років тому

      derek mason wit no arm tats!?!

    • @derekmason7778
      @derekmason7778 8 років тому +1

      Darren Katomski yeah thats definately webby lol

    • @derekmason7778
      @derekmason7778 8 років тому +1

      Harrison Miller yessir. this video is a little older haha

    • @derekmason7778
      @derekmason7778 8 років тому +1

      Drake Willis sure is lol

  • @Sam-gi6up
    @Sam-gi6up Рік тому +2

    The eyedea shout out at the end *chefs kiss*

  • @MaSsiVeGaming1
    @MaSsiVeGaming1 8 років тому +4

    Brother Ali is dope. Creating magic with those rhymes and flows. Real legend.

  • @normp3273
    @normp3273 Рік тому +4

    Brother Ali been doing it for a long time now. Dude is nice. Peace and love to the Rhymesayers crew and I wish them continued success 👍 🙌 O7

  • @benjohnson2312
    @benjohnson2312 7 років тому +4

    I watch this when I'm depressed and it hypes me up and makes shit feel better

  • @Grandmaster-Yas
    @Grandmaster-Yas 6 років тому +6

    Mad respect. Love the ending with ‘La ilaha illallah’ the shadah!

  • @Zen-kx1zq
    @Zen-kx1zq 8 років тому +79

    The callout to eyedea though.

    • @devincarbaugh1983
      @devincarbaugh1983 5 років тому

      Boy if you dont loser

    • @globalevents0
      @globalevents0 5 років тому +1

      Gets me every time.

    • @jafrost1328
      @jafrost1328 5 років тому

      single tear

    • @jiirii7166
      @jiirii7166 3 роки тому

      When is it and ..whats he say right after blind are guided by the blinders

  • @Snipersnake608
    @Snipersnake608 9 років тому +16

    I've always been a fan of Brother Ali, but DAMN he keeps on surprising me! FUCK HE'S GOOD

  • @camtesfa1732
    @camtesfa1732 9 років тому +520

    I always believed Santa was real, but I didn't know he was hood.

    • @merkkp99
      @merkkp99 9 років тому +11

      +Cam Tesfa all i want for christmas is them dope flows santa

    • @jamierovena
      @jamierovena 8 років тому +1

      😂😂😂

    • @Shteven
      @Shteven 7 років тому +7

      Cam Tesfa He got tired of giving the good kids all the fun toys so now every christmas he goes to all the hoods and gives dime bags and new kicks to the underprivileged kids.

    • @samguy7654
      @samguy7654 7 років тому +16

      Cam Tesfa And a Muslim albino from Minnesota.

    • @mayam6196
      @mayam6196 7 років тому

      St Nick represents North Pole so stop being Naughty lol

  • @SketchyAntix
    @SketchyAntix 2 роки тому +4

    Brother Ali UNDERRATED AF!! DUDE KILLED THESE BEATS

  • @ItsMichaelCalvillo
    @ItsMichaelCalvillo 10 років тому +11

    "Put my arm around your baby momma kissin on her neck like man this is all me" that line is too dope haha. Love it

  • @reez3795
    @reez3795 9 років тому +415

    This is why the Music industry is so fucked why is this guy not in the top songs on sound cloud

    • @captainx9522
      @captainx9522 9 років тому +6

      because he's average. thats why.

    • @masrr3678
      @masrr3678 9 років тому +36

      +Captain X whos your favourite artist? drake? lol

    • @captainx9522
      @captainx9522 9 років тому +3

      HAH! plz, its Tecca Nina!

    • @dannyclarke9823
      @dannyclarke9823 8 років тому +38

      +Captain X oh my god shut the fuck up

    • @captainx9522
      @captainx9522 8 років тому +1

      Danny Clarke
      bah hum bug. 'sticks out tongue making childish noise' yerr mudda.

  • @DEVINEJUSTICEALLAH72
    @DEVINEJUSTICEALLAH72 8 років тому +22

    Brother Ali rhymed over Paul Davis,"Cool Night" He straight killed it. He's dope as they come!!

    • @Silkk121382
      @Silkk121382 8 років тому +2

      Terry Turner ...ikr!!! He straight murdered that beat.

    • @ChrisB8711
      @ChrisB8711 8 років тому +3

      Terry Turner then they threw him a Nirvana beat, they tried to stump him for sure but failed. He's got a flow for everything, every beat literally sounded like a different rapper each time. Big bad brother Ali!!! Props

    • @malikturner187
      @malikturner187 8 років тому +1

      Junk Head FACTS

    • @therealjordie
      @therealjordie 8 років тому +2

      I wish they let him continue with that beat he was straight murdering it.

  • @Inquisitor_Vex
    @Inquisitor_Vex 3 роки тому +3

    I like how he seems to level up with each track.

  • @rickieluna6238
    @rickieluna6238 10 років тому +29

    even in a freestyle this guy has more bars than most rappers when they WRITE! Brother Ali knows what the true meaning of hip hop is.

    • @flyingpowerlogitech
      @flyingpowerlogitech 10 років тому +6

      this is written

    • @Godfire977
      @Godfire977 10 років тому +2

      flyingpowerlogitech he's talking about beat 4

    • @HipHopIrelandTV
      @HipHopIrelandTV 10 років тому

      Brings me back to the heart hip hop had in the 90s. Real.

  • @heywoodjablome4937
    @heywoodjablome4937 3 роки тому +27

    Forever calling Nirvana “that Johnny cash shit”

    • @FEARFREAK42
      @FEARFREAK42 3 роки тому +2

      It was so hard not to sing along to it.

  • @tmpcreep1856
    @tmpcreep1856 4 роки тому +10

    No matter how many times I watch this, I always die laughing at Murs in the background.

  • @fifthhorseman1632
    @fifthhorseman1632 6 років тому +1

    He just makes it look so effortless man brother Ali is the heart an soul of what’s left of hip hop

  • @awaxinthewest
    @awaxinthewest Рік тому +14

    Man he ripped that 2nd beat to pieces!😂

    • @mopalm2759
      @mopalm2759 Рік тому

      Was only getting started 😂

  • @thefumexxl
    @thefumexxl 10 років тому +12

    I love that the dudes sitting back don't get down til the trap beat kicks on...

  • @lyrikalinyoswiminpoo
    @lyrikalinyoswiminpoo 8 років тому +11

    Didn't realize BrotherAli was THIS nice!

  • @blastdouble1979
    @blastdouble1979 11 місяців тому +1

    This is definitely one of the GREATEST 5 fingers of death freestyles

  • @tylerschwartz3757
    @tylerschwartz3757 8 років тому +60

    (1:30) he kills that second beat. like, damn. everybody is feelin it and respecting it, dj and all. that was dope af

    • @DJTHABOSS
      @DJTHABOSS 5 років тому +3

      Tyler Schwartz but nobody seems to know the name of the second joint...

    • @andrewbergeron9587
      @andrewbergeron9587 4 роки тому +2

      @@DJTHABOSS thats what im saying. 2 years and still searching =(

    • @PlutoX6
      @PlutoX6 3 роки тому +1

      @@andrewbergeron9587 I just wanna know the last one :(

    • @BarrackOcody
      @BarrackOcody 3 роки тому +1

      Shit is mind-blowing. absolute gold

  • @Indead
    @Indead 8 років тому +61

    Murs is obviously diggin' the hell out of it xD

    • @Mobisonline
      @Mobisonline 8 років тому +1

      He is my favorite person on this show

    • @Mobisonline
      @Mobisonline 8 років тому

      do wonder got fuckin pissed

  • @Kingwboxing
    @Kingwboxing 9 років тому +40

    The first time I heard of Brother Ali was on Immortal Technique's song "Civil War" I swear I thought he was a black guy.

    • @eracless
      @eracless 9 років тому +5

      He is black, but albino.

    • @westthebeast1
      @westthebeast1 9 років тому +5

      +eracless no he's white still. He just feels at home with black people/community

    • @eracless
      @eracless 9 років тому

      You're right, my bad.

    • @Kingkassan_
      @Kingkassan_ 9 років тому +3

      me too on r.a the rugged man"the dangerous 3" then was like he aint black when the viddo came out face palm

    • @markswisshelm1061
      @markswisshelm1061 7 років тому +2

      he is white and albino

  • @nicholasmegesi6405
    @nicholasmegesi6405 5 років тому

    Brother Ali is a musical genius, his storys in his music are so real, i saw him in concert , he is such a humble and amazing human being

  • @tabaron3334
    @tabaron3334 10 років тому +33

    OMG Ali absolutely MURDERED, I knew he was dope but holy shit that was just best freestyle i might have heard, and I've heard it all, this guy is on par wit apathy and eyedea for sure imo

    • @BrendanSlob
      @BrendanSlob 10 років тому +4

      RIP Eyedea. We miss you Mikey

    • @WUTaNIGGAiAM
      @WUTaNIGGAiAM 10 років тому +2

      FUCK KING LOS!!

    • @bretthowell8490
      @bretthowell8490 10 років тому

      ***** king los is the best to ever hop on 5 fod.. him logic or lecre

    • @bretthowell8490
      @bretthowell8490 10 років тому

      WUTaNIGGAiAM king los is the best to ever hop on 5 fod.. him logic or lecre

    • @TheRealEffluence
      @TheRealEffluence 10 років тому +1

      yeah dude probly the best ive seen to

  • @litskypancakes2638
    @litskypancakes2638 6 років тому +5

    Murs being his biggest fanboy in the back while always be my favorite thing

  • @Somethingsomethingmorbid0
    @Somethingsomethingmorbid0 3 роки тому +3

    This whole room is deadly! Ali, fashawn, murs and a young chris webby. Wow, salute ali absolutely bodied🔥🔥

  • @ialsolovebees
    @ialsolovebees 2 роки тому

    I love how you can see the respect from everyone else in the room. Murs and Ali are my two favorites in the game.

  • @MrPhen2006
    @MrPhen2006 8 років тому +144

    Thanks Ali for sending a shout out to eyedea r. I. P if there is a heaven hope his spitting bars whit Jesus

    • @johnnydoeeeeeee
      @johnnydoeeeeeee 8 років тому +26

      murs' reaction is kind of heartbreaking

    • @Ry-dn5xd
      @Ry-dn5xd 7 років тому +1

      Michael Larsen did not believe in God.

    • @hipsonsogbo
      @hipsonsogbo 6 років тому +4

      brother alli is muslim

    • @stevegarvey5607
      @stevegarvey5607 6 років тому

      @@johnnydoeeeeeee I did not see the reaction until just now. He was trying to hold back tears. There is nothing wrong with crying, especially if it's justified

    • @dnyl1488
      @dnyl1488 5 років тому +1

      My gosh........just reading the comments eyedea r.i.p no way.
      Ive just been checkin out classic cyphers just watched eyedea and slug aswell. I cant believe it........

  • @dankydude420
    @dankydude420 8 років тому +30

    4th one is a nirvana song on a loop that's crazy. Sway trying to test yo was hard af

  • @flynnswagmire4303
    @flynnswagmire4303 8 років тому +15

    Heat. That shit melted my shell-toes...

  • @simonrgalesg
    @simonrgalesg 4 роки тому +3

    So nice I had to watch twice.! ✊🏼
    Brother Ali has serious flow and rhyme skills. Nuff respect

  • @barbariandude
    @barbariandude 8 років тому +21

    Damn straight Ali. May Eyedea rest in peace.

    • @elijahebbert6884
      @elijahebbert6884 4 роки тому

      Rip eyedea

    • @coolshirt
      @coolshirt 3 роки тому +1

      RIP Eyedea. Just found out yesterday?? I was reading comments and someone referenced a vid of him and atmosphere. That is all I seen of him. fuck!

  • @tristanjacobucci
    @tristanjacobucci 8 років тому +10

    The man was vibing hard dude...crushing it!

  • @ThisChangeIsAwful
    @ThisChangeIsAwful 9 років тому +34

    anyone else get the feeling like this video would be 2 hours long if they just kept giving him beats?

  • @paydn202
    @paydn202 6 місяців тому +1

    im just glad eyedea passed away in his sleep at peace. such a loss and still cant get over it.