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."
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
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.
"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
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.......🙏
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?
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
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.
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
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
"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.
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.
a man so fair can carry such heaviness and darkness inside is genuinly a rare thing in this world treasure him i see baptized emibem version here he is very humble in speech maybe struggle makes it all the way through
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Brother Ali LOVE the comment to sway thanking him and acknowledge the FACT of we are ALL Hippocrates we ALL have to show better example and call eachother out hold accountable
Ugh...So many people focused on the name of his faith, rather than the message from his heart! You people need to go back and listen to Brother Ali's albums! His message is always beautiful...Unless you are pro greed, pro hate, and pro racist anyway!
I'm convinced that Brother Ali is the nicest human being alive.
how he responded to mikes questions.. yes
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."
There is 99types of Muslims..
Too many hypocrites are out there😏
This is a beautiful comment. Keep shining that positive light.
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
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!
Brother Ali is a good man with an important message
Dope music awesome poet powerful Cool good Listen wow
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.
This is the most beautiful interview known to man. Sway, Brother Ali.....
"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
Brother Ali is such a beautiful human being. Restores the faith in humanity. PEACE : )
Brother Ali, always has a great message and amazing stories intertwined in his lyrics. Keep killing it, and spreading your knowledge and wisdom.
Brother Ali is hands down one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met. He walks into a room and radiates energy.
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.......🙏
not many rappers left spitting real life experiences. salute brother ali
I applaud you Brother Ali. One of the realest interviews. "You don't have a choice"
I'm a christian and I believe in Ali's message.
Zach Hodge what does religion have to do with basic logic
I'm an Atheist and agree with his message. Religion has nothing to do with it. It is common human decency.
Zach Hodge what aspect of it? Trump being a devil?
TannerLewis this is not "basic" this is an "elevated" form of thinking
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?
Saw this pop up in my recommended videos, couldn't click fast enough
you got some big lips. kbye.
Rudy C Earl does too
Ali is pure class and skill, gotta show love to him and Rhymesayers.
rhyemesars dope best ever real hip-hop history Good brother Ali powerful mc
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
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👌👊🙆
Brother Ali is the Professor of hiphop n' soul man
So glad i got to hug this beautiful human and thank him for making music.
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.
Brother Ali is THE TRUTH!!!!
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
Trevor Foster
the truth is in christ... not Allah...
Bruce Lee actually both are fake
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
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
He used this opportunity actually to honestly truly preaching. always gonna be like that.. brother ali always gonna talk and talked it well..
Preach, I have loved Ali for years. Always great and real content. Much Love Brother.
May Allah continue to bless my brother Ali, he is a brilliant man great interview sway and company!
Dope music awesome Cool good Listen wow powerful poet raw lyrical era
didn't know about brother ali until today... got a new supporter... may Allah bless you with all your positivity....
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.
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
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.
"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.
Finally, we got him back.
Big message. Respect from Europe, Brother Ali and Sway. Love.
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.
a man so fair can carry such heaviness and darkness inside is genuinly a rare thing in this world treasure him i see baptized emibem version here he is very humble in speech maybe struggle makes it all the way through
I remember Brother Ali on the Copper Highschool Stage during Lunchtime 95/96
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.
Ameen
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
brother ali has to be my favorite person pretty much
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
Man I just want to listen to Brother Ali talk all day.
Beautiful, inspiring conversation.. what the world needs 🙏💕
DOPE. Another good interview, Sway!! Bring Ali back!
Nothing I own owns me. Mad respect to Brother Ali!
One of the best MC’s in the game
I love how Sway talks about Brother Ali, it's how I've always felt. Mad love!
how can anyone not love Brother Ali
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..
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...
this guy is good to the core i would vote for brother ali
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.
Brother Ali's interviews are always 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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
Immortal Vegan don't miss a song!
Immortal Vegan was it the song civil war? love his verse in that song
L. Ron Hoyabembe
Yeah that one
Immortal Vegan They're all good!
"The Truth Is"
"The Travelers"
"Tight Rope"
"Good Lord"
"Picket Fences"
"Daylight"
damn Brother Ali's always been such an og
Sway: A Guardian Of HipHop
Truth
sway guardian of hip-hop his league game rap powerful radio
bars start @ 27:10
support my man Brother Ali
of course I'll watch the whole Interview, I always watch full interviews regardless..check out his recent Juan Ep episode too
He just wanted to make it easier for people that wants to go directly to the song.
Erin Boylan Haha I thought I read freestyle in the title. My bad. I guess people are lazy these days.
+Erin Boylan please don't make grandiose statements about the world based on a RUclips comment.... lmao
Erin Boylan more likely it's because it's cheaper and quicker lol, plenty of healthier food tastes good.
sway in tamil means taste.your podcast brings the sweetness in others you are awesome bro
Brother Ali deserves his flowers.
WOW STRAIGHT UP TEACHINGS RIGHT THERE!
Much love 💙💜🌲🌲
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!!!!!👍
Sway’s opening statements pretty much summed it up!
Definitely one of the greatest to ever touch a mic 🎤
this song got straight into my heart, it made me cry a whole river
Ali the only one who sway be like "you never called me!! :,(" and can return with "yes I did but YOU never responded"
this man right here is hip hop younger cats need to listen to this great man n rapper
TRUTH IS SPIRITUAL AND OUR FATHER CREATOR ALMIGHTY CAN USE ANY BODY.
I wish every artist was like him in real life. .... always down to earth and humble
yo I used to listen to this folk. maannn goiood to see brotha Ali back.
The Legacy of Brother Ali !.
@ 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
I'm speechless man 💯
Love this dude! Thanks for having him on again!
When you speak it's not just you but everyone that made you who you are. Paraphrased of course but that shit hits hard.
I like my big albinos brothers spirit. I watched this 9am and still feel empowered
Love Brother Ali.. He's a beautiful soul.
A beautiful human being
Why is she not. Acknowledging him or looking at him?
This album is going to be his best one yet man.. I'm excited as hell!!!
lawrenceshdow it's not his best, but very dope.
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.
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
His talking voice sounds way different than his rapping voice. I always pictured him speaking like a passionate preacher at all times. haha
WHAT HEARTS ARE FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
guardian of culture for sure
Dope of culture black people love song brother ail love Cool good Listen deep marketing message powerful poet raw lyrical both good
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.
Thank you brother All
Glad to know this brother
Hell yeah. ...love Brother Ali
BIg Bad Ali!! What a beautiful soul. Please come back to Michigan.
brother ail Classic music awesome Cool good Listen wow powerful best ever real poetry
This man is incredible!
YES! now we need Joey Badass, gangsta gibbs and immortal tech and royce before their projects drop
Dope music awesome Cool good Listen wow powerful message yes so proud man dad my proud black girl magic culture
He's like an Islamic Santa Claus that raps
Trajan can anyone be cooler then that ?
Trajan you will be receiving cole
Santa can't step up to Brpther
BrotherAli will really make you step back and question the things you think you know.
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.
SO SAD AND AMAZING.... AND INSPIRING
THANK YOU FOR THAT
LOVE FROM NEPAL!!!
Dope interview
Brother Ali LOVE the comment to sway thanking him and acknowledge the FACT of we are ALL Hippocrates we ALL have to show better example and call eachother out hold accountable
Brother Ali is da man..
Ugh...So many people focused on the name of his faith, rather than the message from his heart! You people need to go back and listen to Brother Ali's albums! His message is always beautiful...Unless you are pro greed, pro hate, and pro racist anyway!
beautiful brother
People have to come to terms and think. Its not the people its the government's.Who turn us against each other!
How can this possibly have dislikes...
Straight knowledge!