Brother Ali - Sensitive (Official Video)

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5 жыл бұрын

"Sensitive" available on all streaming and digital platforms: rse.lnk.to/Sensitive
Limited, hand-numbered 7" vinyl and shirts available here: bit.ly/SensitiveFE
Catch Brother Ali live on the Shadows on the Sun Tour, performing the entire album in celebration of its 15th anniversary!
General Admission tickets: bit.ly/ShadowsTour15
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"'Sensitive' deals with the reality that artists are often times faced with self doubt and a deep sense that the world isn't hearing us as we'd like to be heard. This one was made at a time when I'd taken too long to release new music, had medical trouble with my voice and felt like I'd alienated fans with my political statements. Typical 'tortured artist' vibe that not many people talk about in Hip-Hop, but we all experience it on one level or another."
--Brother Ali
Direction, Camera and Editing by: Dave Wilson.
Grip, Electric and Script Supervision by: Sumiera Abou-Nasr.
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@IBrokeNHunteRI 5 жыл бұрын

"I love rappers with the big voices . They put the power in their lyrics so you live for it And spit it boisterous, the ignorant can't ignore it." Ali ur one of them bro.

@benmcallister3719 3 жыл бұрын

His lyrics are so efficient and powerful.

@readein 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I scrolled down right as this bar hit. Good shit

@BarunChandaHere 5 жыл бұрын

The battle rap with Eydea in the beginning was a nice touch.

@timothyquirk7693 5 жыл бұрын

Barun Chanda I miss him so much...

@larrylooney 5 жыл бұрын

Most Definite! I was there and battled eyedea the previous round. Most epic battle I've ever witnessed! Scribble jam at club Ritz 2000!

@estheblessed81 5 жыл бұрын

r.eye.p

@ryanmcdowell2326 5 жыл бұрын

@@larrylooney kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ob92mZum3cmzZas.html is this it? I'm gonna check it out.

@TEAMGETHELP 5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P.

@Silos9195 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is ridiculously good. Going to be playing this loud today. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts, skills, beliefs, all of it, with us.

@IshanII 5 жыл бұрын

sorry to bother but could you check out my music if you have some time? im really tryna make it as a rapper

@charlieb3032 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother ali. I can't put into words on here what you have done for not only me but for the world. I have some much respect and love for Rhymesayers. You have been in my life since middle school. Thank you for continuing to speak out on the hard stuff and I will be here with you until the end.Thank you and I always look forward to the next time I can vibe with you.

@nadinee323 5 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@M4KERB 5 жыл бұрын

Ali is definitely an amazing MC and an amazing talent. I've been a fan since watching him on Scribble Jam battling Eyedea but I have to say the gospel has been way too heavy for me personally I don't really feel beliefs need to be preached in records. To each their own though, it's his art and his message, I'm just not a fan of it. NF is deep rooted christian and he manages to make really good music without the need to preach his beliefs on us.

@Hosidius 5 жыл бұрын

Silos he’s ridiculously old and needs to check into the retirement home

@dillonfries9551 2 жыл бұрын

Bro please never stop making music. There are people that appreciate your music more than you know.

@FilipTanchev 5 жыл бұрын

hands down the best label with the best hiphop artists

@Gurhm 5 жыл бұрын

Word up

@zoom4368 5 жыл бұрын

it really is

@gringochucha 5 жыл бұрын

Yep. Not a doubt.

@ryanwillbanks9571 5 жыл бұрын

True story.

@victoriaappiagei1482 5 жыл бұрын

hip-hop real dope lyricist

@kiddo7134 5 жыл бұрын

“I mean I ain’t complaining but how come you don’t place us in the hip hop conversation” Love you forever King!

@raulabeyta7853 5 жыл бұрын

Kiddo 🙏

@rasarmusic1 5 жыл бұрын

That one hit me hard

@magnusnordstrom3927 5 жыл бұрын

I was just wondering about that line. What does he mean by that? See, I'm from sweden, so I'm thinking that my perspective of american hip hop might be far off from what's actually going on over there. Is Brother Ali really not considered highly ranked within hip hop media in the US?

@Turdsplosion 5 жыл бұрын

@@magnusnordstrom3927 he is considered underground in the US, or a "backpack rapper" which is a term coined to marginalize rappers who actually rap about things. In the US, artistic talent and marketability are sort of on the same spectrum for some reason. The loyal fans of Brother Ali, Aesop Rock, and Sage Francis would probably argue they are among the best, but the mainstream culture says it's Eminem, Kendrick, and those kinda guys because they make the money. Things more focused on modern rap culture are interested in the new guys mumbling garbage about eating pills. Rap culture interested in actual lyracism and composition has been cornered into a tiny niche for like, music nerds. It's pretty sad.

@magnusnordstrom3927 5 жыл бұрын

Goddamn, that is sad. Guess there is a massive contrast between current hip hop narrative and my youtube feed. Probably won't change much when these mumble rap hyping kids grow up and become an even stronger commercial target group with more dispensable income, either.

@aarongibbs479 5 жыл бұрын

Been listening and loving for over a decade now! You might not be in "their" hip hop conversation, but you are always in mine!

@WhatsThisThenLucchiSupremeson 5 жыл бұрын

Im still here always got time for brother ali

@gregy9232 5 жыл бұрын

Whats This Then? Lucchi Supremeson Fuck yeah. Never gets old

@TheRelandi 3 жыл бұрын

We will never see another Brother Ali. Ever. This man is a walking legend. I promise you he will be appreciated so much more in our later years than now. Even though we need his message now, we're just not ready to listen.

@BrotherAli_Travelers 3 жыл бұрын

Much love.

@norz6549 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrotherAli_Travelers your beats are so good; found you on here sometime after the typical cats. i wish i could just roll back a decade.

@josht9518 5 жыл бұрын

I'll just go ahead and throw this a thumbs up while it buffers.

@josht9518 5 жыл бұрын

@Fuck You Mostly because, after years of listening to him, I know I'm going to do it anyway. There are a very select few amount of artists/content creators I reserve this treatment for. Brother Ali happens to be one of them.

@d0meh1t 5 жыл бұрын

Same!

@Kont3rfit 5 жыл бұрын

Your song had to buffer? Lol what ya got dial up? Jk not really

@josht9518 5 жыл бұрын

@@Kont3rfit :( I work oversees in Panama lol

@MrIFARI 5 жыл бұрын

Right on and right said, Josh!

@beccacolinwhitman1765 2 ай бұрын

Brother Ali you helped the world before. We still need you. I am just he with the cat on his lap and his eyes closed to see if I can find my heart. Block the bad chakras you can groove anytime brother, anywhere. Like a legend should

@urbanguerrilla3022 27 күн бұрын

We desperately need this content in the culture!!

@Krautastic 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brother Ali for yet another deeply honest look into your soul. I'll be real sad if I don't get to see another live performance if you do give up the live shows but also would understand it. Your music is truly a blessing and covers so many spectrums of human emotion. Many of your songs have touched me and my friends in the most personal ways as we've fought through our own struggles, and we'll be forever thankful of that.

@wadewilson3957 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is been going so strong for so long. Much love and respect Brother.

@holisticmacmiller9135 Жыл бұрын

very overlooked rapper ..intrems of ability ,passsion ,& flow! no more overlooking this hip hop Legend !!!

@chukwunonsoezeiru6160 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali....you inspire me so much. You don't know how much your music means to some of us.... And how your voice has helped us tackle life. Keep doing you, brother. We appreciate you. You are blessed. Your music is not for the ears..... It's for the soul.

@joelvarela7335 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali + that Laid back- head bobbin’- boom-bap + that laid back- ear-grabbin’-flow = a whole lot of, YES. 😌👌🏼 This song will definitely be a thermal for me, for the winter that’s approaching. I need that jacket though. 😏 A new album would be very much appreciated. 🙏🏼

@HighOnAmmo 5 жыл бұрын

I don't like the emojis but I dig the idea that we need that jacket for the winter. We got a lot of great content for the fall but I feel we kinda lackin' on the warmth factor to last 'til spring. If we don't get a December drop from at least a few good men we gonna be chillin' (ice cold) on some old shit haha.

@afh4ever555 5 жыл бұрын

Elegant hip hop music is there.

@Mk3390 5 жыл бұрын

I can never stop caring for dude. You've got lifelong fans. My Brother Ali, you are an inspiration!

@ookodavid 5 жыл бұрын

Blessed. In a small corner of Kenya, Africa. But it don't matter... I feel you brother. I feel you.

@Failorsomething 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful. I'm sure most of your fans understand that you're an artist Brother. You are about your art and staying true to your craft, and that's what we all love you for, it's at least what I love you for. I place you among the greatest, because of your respect for the music and every little detail i feel you give us. You helped so many of us out here. Keep doing what you do man, GOAT. Much love.

@ryanalbert56 5 жыл бұрын

So true!

@victoriaappiagei1482 5 жыл бұрын

brother Ali goat rapper favorite rapper mumble RlP weak rap

@zoom4368 5 жыл бұрын

as long as there is people like you out there Ill keep rapping too as long as I can

@riskariddimradio1170 5 жыл бұрын

word

@holstonmatt Жыл бұрын

@@victoriaappiagei1482 ok name at least 10 or more rappers who had mumble in a good part of music and i bet you you can not

@mohamedhassissi5414 Жыл бұрын

I feel like I have been living under a rock! How in the world have I never heard of you and I am 36 years old, man! I am so inspired! So much love and respect all the way from Morocco, Brother!

@chemalcolmx Жыл бұрын

You found him, Brother, and that's all that matters. Welcome to the Tribe!

@taylorlanger3437 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for still writing and never changing.

@GANJILOVERS 4 жыл бұрын

Taylor Langer kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f9ejh5V_1MnIeps.html

@osirisosiris4955 5 жыл бұрын

Love you Ali. Hip-Hop wouldn't be the same without you my brotha.

@oblivionarrow4692 5 жыл бұрын

Legend.

@italoetkin 5 жыл бұрын

The production on this is absolutely incredible. Great sample. And of course Ali always comes with one the most powerful hip hop voices of all time. Beautiful track.

@pizana2012 5 жыл бұрын

What's the sample?

@italoetkin 5 жыл бұрын

It's in the video. Erykah Badu.

@justincouser9724 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down the Greatest MC to walk the planet.

@spanonemusic 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a simple man, I see anything by Brother Ali and I press play. Never been disappointed.

@montyvideo4238 5 жыл бұрын

I remember the day starts playing I started keeping Rhymesayers Entertainment in rotation. Songs like this is the reason why

@toms9738 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best of all time. Thank you Brother Ali.

@leftylaylow1535 5 жыл бұрын

We aren't going anywhere brother. This is a lifetime type of love!

@boobookittyfuck4055 5 жыл бұрын

Had been starting to worry tht this day wasn't going to come... I've missed and love you Ali... this one had me tearing up.

@brentdonhauser 4 жыл бұрын

So much talent coming from this label. This is one of Brother Ali's deepest songs.

@saddledomedomination 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is still the Undisputed Truth. 💪🔥

@jlcotton19681 4 жыл бұрын

Jake 1 and Freeway yo.

@logicfreedomz 5 жыл бұрын

The man speaks truth, something we could all use a healthy dose of. Our world is a product of what we are. Much love from Canada, stay true stay dope.

@joshwilliams3653 4 жыл бұрын

Humility is a trait learned only by one who has learned himself. Not easy making a career on being a man being real. While always being humble. We see ya brother

@art.by.c.e5936 5 жыл бұрын

New song from Aesop this year, new album from Atmosphere and now a new song from Brother Ali! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

@moiznahmad 5 жыл бұрын

Not rhymesayers, but a new album from Del too! It's been a good year for hop

@MorganGrimmett 5 жыл бұрын

And Murs dropped on 3/16

@runuberhaxexe 5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Evidence's "Weather or not".

@MorganGrimmett 5 жыл бұрын

runuberhaxexe Dem Atlas dropped recently as well!

@runuberhaxexe 5 жыл бұрын

@@MorganGrimmett To be honest I don't know him yet as I basically just discovered Rhymsayers. Regarding other rappers, The Underachievers and Abstract also released new albums in 2018, I recommend checking them out!

@darrenbrennan7679 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali has the power to bring a tear to this grown man's eyes. Thank you, Brother.

@chukwunonsoezeiru6160 5 жыл бұрын

Truly. Tears keep coming down as I'm replaying this.

@enyin2001 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 40 years old and will always ride with B.A💯💯

@bishoponeye4223 2 жыл бұрын

" keep in mind I'm an artist ". Love her, love you, thank you

@ian7061 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali sir, you have enlightened my life for a long time. Thank you. I wish you peace and love.

@dropkickmolotov 5 жыл бұрын

BROTHER ALI IS LEGEND. YOU WILL ALWAYS STAY ALIVE WITH THE HUMAN RACE. BE BLESSED THE HUMANS. STRAIGHT NAPALM BOMB OF EXPLOSION OF ART. THEY'LL SPEAK OF YOU FOR YEARS TO COME.

@benpottsbeats1207 5 жыл бұрын

There are people out there who genuinely value your talent and your message. been listening to the start and words can't describe how much I appreciate your music. keep shining forever my brother

@vinceconstantine9831 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been having so many reasons to pick up the pen again; and this track right here, definitely just added to the motivation. Stay Gold Ali

@arthurwhittier8687 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali never lets us down

@eatcheapperth2877 5 жыл бұрын

Surviving old ass #OG and real head will always keep coming back for your bars, penmanship and knowledge. #respect and #love to the #hiphop underground

@leet5135 3 жыл бұрын

I love you Brother Ali. I know you don't see these but you changed my life and I owe all of my confidence to you.

@BrotherAli_Travelers 3 жыл бұрын

Saw this one... Many thanks. Love back.

@greekhiphopevents 5 жыл бұрын

Bless you !

@wheels2242 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is so true to the art and his craft. Most "MCs" today suck so bad they could drink peanutbutter through a Capri Sun straw.

@averylopez2296 5 жыл бұрын

😂

@tommyfrompowerrangers 5 жыл бұрын

I doubt Brother Ali will ever see this not care but no matter how old an artist gets, no matter how much their music changes, I will always love them and be forever grateful for the memories they soundtracked. Glad to see you’re still doing your thing.

@chrisladoucer9841 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is dope hands down I grew up in Minneapolis and Saint Paul Minnesota walked the same streets and all ways jammed out to Brother Ali in my high's and low's these songs brighten my day much love to you Brother Ali keep bringing new tracks homie

@traviswyatt5157 5 жыл бұрын

Been jamming this all day!! Thank you as always Brother Ali!

@strokingoutloudpodcast 5 жыл бұрын

Damn Ali I love the feel of this

@mikeyoutube9233 4 жыл бұрын

"Say that then" Hit the center of the song for a reason.

@taylerstitely1437 Ай бұрын

This man's words 🙏🏼 Bring me back every time I'm getting too close to that edge 🙏🏼🕊️

@ErnestoZatknites 5 жыл бұрын

thoughtful and jazzy, as usual. big up from Russia

@TrueBuds 5 жыл бұрын

This is great, goes in Brother Ali spitting that real! You can feel his music real artist!

@izzylanebaker 5 жыл бұрын

I had to honor to catch the last half of a Brother Ali set. There was an aura about that show that I'll never forget. Ali was so positive and welcoming. If you ever have the chance to see his show, do it. It'll be on your mind for a while.

@dylanosmond3340 4 жыл бұрын

"Cant believe we still lovin this" !!. Brother ali brother you ledgend ! Im still showing new people your music. We need more artists like this.

@Mr.4MG 5 жыл бұрын

Legend. I needed this today. Thank you Brother.

@doubledown9 5 жыл бұрын

Always drops something when my life takes another turn, love you Ali!

@Grimlore82 5 жыл бұрын

Sincerity always. Brother Ali has been not stop blooming since he first grabbed a mic.

@habitatzenga9342 4 жыл бұрын

Peace within Brother Ali

@OnlineHipHopTV 5 жыл бұрын

Dope! Grown man rap

@GetAtom 5 жыл бұрын

You give me life. Can't wait to see you next month in Austin

@JesusIsEternalSalvation 3 жыл бұрын

Struck Gold!

@mimirvarela9381 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that beautiful music💚 much love brother Ali

@CreamAle 5 жыл бұрын

if you greaduate from the first grade, there is no point in ever going back and saying who the best first grader was. a whole bunch of guys in rhymesayers, strange famous, strange music.. etc are WAY beyond that first grade mention. you guys are all in college bout to grab the masters degree now where the rest of the industry stuck either in their toddler years mumbling, their pre teens bragging and going through puberty, and the edgy teens who think theyre unique.. being brought down to their level just so you could be compared aint exactly what you want brother ali. there's a lot of talent out there, alot undiscovered and a lot of that talent also means a fuck ton to people. when people speak about brother ali it's damn near always in reverence and respect. that's far greater than any comparison to some dude that has fame but damn near no respect behind his name.

@d0meh1t 5 жыл бұрын

I agree but you gotta know this is their career and it's like grinding in a company for 20 yrs getting paid minimum wage and then watching a young goof come in and becoming CEO. Money isn't the main goal but it'd probably be nice to see a portion of those stacks.

@JahRandom 5 жыл бұрын

I feel you @AN G. I also feel what the OP was saying, and it ain't about the money. But if artists were paid or were making what they deserve based on their actual talent? I realize music is subjective and not everybody likes the same shit...but I also don't care about that lol. 99% of the shit on the radio is just that.. *SHIT* ! It's just a travesty how flipped the industry is, what is popular, and what is considered "good" these days. Most, if not all, of the artists on Rhymesayers, among many other "underground" artists and labels, ought to have multimillion dollar record deals and make enough where after a couple decades in the game they could retire and live comfortably for the rest of their lives. I think what's popular and what is on the radio is a reflection of the state of intelligence in America and the world overall nowadays. Very sad.

@dmx1721 5 жыл бұрын

@@JahRandom that radio thing is what ive been thinking and i try to tell co workers that but they think im hating

@benmcallister3719 3 жыл бұрын

Adam Thuman I L’ed MFAO at “Lil Dick Pump.” So glad Brother Ali is keeping real hip hop alive.

@MrDjLights 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately if you've done something right, most people won't notice you've done anything at all

@dariangregory6182 3 жыл бұрын

This Brother is the realest! I'm glad he isnt in the mainstream. Aside from his Talent his independence is his greatest asset. The mainstream would try to water him down and dilute his potency.

@jluchkata 5 жыл бұрын

This dude has me screaming amen in my room since way back. And he'll keep it up, I'm sure. Bless you, Ali.

@alexaudae5888 5 жыл бұрын

This is 🔥🔥🔥

@madebykemo 5 жыл бұрын

This song Brother Ali is soooo hard! You came with an instant classic in 2018. Legendary label .. props

@Apathetik 5 жыл бұрын

50+ ppl don’t know what real hip hop is.. I guess everyone needs something they don’t understand to hate on. Love ya Brother Ali! Keep giving us that soul!

@siahfiah3522 5 жыл бұрын

I will never stop caring for you brother. Appreciate you so much. Love you Ali

@LoveFireworksHD 5 жыл бұрын

Dope Beat dope lyrics! Thank you Brother Ali!!!! :)

@andrewdiaz8659 5 жыл бұрын

I like when an artist can be real without trying to be 'hard'. Ali and Slug do it great

@averylopez2296 5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Diaz same same

@mandolinplayer13 5 жыл бұрын

and when they write songs about bein hard, you get shit like Bad Motherfucker pt 2

@mikeydeangelo9224 5 жыл бұрын

I’m obsessed with this song. Grateful for this man right here.

@stevegarvey5607 5 жыл бұрын

He is right about how his music isn't mentioned on mainstream but should

@rsgthelarge1 5 жыл бұрын

Quality 🔥🔥🔥

@stevenjm12 5 жыл бұрын

love Murs going crazy during that Sway freestyle

@averylopez2296 5 жыл бұрын

stevenjm12 same man

@pbjgooners 4 жыл бұрын

The brother always comes correct

@casianjurj9041 5 жыл бұрын

I love you brother.

@minnesotafresh3902 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love it

@shane3485 5 жыл бұрын

Dope Brother!

@DavidPringle-ep2jy 5 жыл бұрын

That beat is beautifully chilling. Like a hug from someone who don’t know how to love.

@aaronweis6774 3 жыл бұрын

Ali- you changed my life. Shadows on the Sun. Blood on Beats. Be You Always

@MrfuckinBeilke 5 жыл бұрын

live & direct

@TheDemigodZilla666 5 жыл бұрын

fantastic

@shawnbaron7742 2 жыл бұрын

Back for more food for my soul. Thanks for 18 years of peace and harmony Brother Ali. I bought shadows on the sun when it was released and man. I’ve grown right along with you. Much love to you. And to all your fans. We love you.

@tylerborden2537 Жыл бұрын

Music for the real ones. We see you Brother Ali. Love you.

@evanwiger 5 жыл бұрын

I watch those eyedea videos all the damn time when I'm drunk

@sirparagon1980 5 жыл бұрын

For Real.

@MundaneBacklot 5 жыл бұрын

Same man. Same. I must've watched him crush Shells like 400 time at this point.

@larrylooney 5 жыл бұрын

Gotta find em, but I have a stockpile of those old battles I need to upload. I was there for every scribble jam, just never got my win, lol. Keep Hip Hop Alive! -ProPain Rip eyedea.

@evanwiger 5 жыл бұрын

@@larrylooney are you kidding? I'll pay you to find them and upload them in as high quality as you can get.

@nearlyworthless1674 5 жыл бұрын

@@larrylooney get that done!

@1VMDJAnomalous 5 жыл бұрын

Right on time my man ! Great video & song !

@worderoutofchaos 5 жыл бұрын

I Love you Brother. Thank you for sharing yourself with us throughout the years. It’s been a true gift. 💚🌈🙏

@edglue6138 5 жыл бұрын

This is pure Rap. Positivity be we shepherd

@MrsSeaNanners 5 жыл бұрын

This song makes me sad. Life's damn short and I'm scared of aging, not scared of dying.

@shazzad1438 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody there's one thing in life death and taxes that are for sure.

@Phearsum 4 жыл бұрын

*"I feel like a wrestler.."* Deep when you consider he's talking about destroying himself from performing so much over the years for us.

@LittIeBear Жыл бұрын

You're in every one of my hip-hop conversations ♥️

@biltreu 5 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali has been, and always will be, my jam

@LadyEmpress_MBG 3 жыл бұрын

Good Morning. His Star is in Mourning and I am shining w his love for everyone who has eyes 2 see here in the land of the Grand Stage!

@coreyn8272 5 жыл бұрын

Real hip hop. REAL HIP HOP!!! How can you not be in the conversation when you're what hip hop is.