First Time Hearing Brother Ali - Uncle Sam Goddamn Official Video Reaction

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@zack3135 3 жыл бұрын

14 years ago this song was written... It could have been written yesterday That's depressing

@chrisheid5532 3 жыл бұрын

It still brings a tear up every time

@JackXombi 3 жыл бұрын

Could have been written in the 80's and the biggest change was swastikas and confederate flags storming the capital to overthrow the government.

@missmabelbasset4077 3 жыл бұрын

Check out that Nina Simone song he mentions at the beginning, same subject matter but it was written in 1964.

@conradsurak6060 3 жыл бұрын

He would only have to change 1 line bc America now has a $2 billion dollar a day killing brown people habit

@conradsurak6060 3 жыл бұрын

@KeyBoard Warrior military spending not police spending now if you want to talk about how much we spend to kill our own people we'll need to adjust the number upwards

@breandanangley3828 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali should have been famous 15 year’s ago I’ve been bumping him since 2007 he’s always had amazing lyrics. His song writing is poetic, definitely paints a picture with his words.

@niclasnyberg4173 2 жыл бұрын

You could call him the modern urban norman rockwell

@classcalamity669 2 жыл бұрын

@@niclasnyberg4173 take a picture of the spot well

@niclasnyberg4173 2 жыл бұрын

@@classcalamity669 he *paints* a picture of the spot well edit: the OPs mention of him painting a picture with his words is what reminded me of the song

@classcalamity669 2 жыл бұрын

@@niclasnyberg4173 my bad

@MNlotus1 Жыл бұрын

he is from MPLS represent our local music!!!!

@juggalonumber27 3 жыл бұрын

So fun fact about the video being "edited". Brother Ali has been a Muslim since he was a teenager, but was always kinda Muslim lite. After Eyedea OD'ed, just a short while after his mother died of cancer, he went to Mecca for a spiritual journey and became extremely devout. He basically stopped swearing and asked Rhymesayers if they could cut the language out of his older stuff, especially "god damn". He still says like damn and hell, but won't say much else than that and his music is a lot cleaner these days, but he's still an AMAZING lyricist.

@kaki4forks 2 жыл бұрын

This is really interesting! I always hated when things are censored but it’s different when it’s coming directly from the artist

@ghostcat5303 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@RiotforPeacePlz Жыл бұрын

Kinda messed up as the language did not even exist back then lol. Language evolves as time passes so basically the vast majority of the stuff he believes he could say today that would be ok with his religion would be very different then when his religion originated. Most likely they would have stoned him to death long ago..

@johnnyviking8152 8 ай бұрын

@@RiotforPeacePlzthat's any interesting thought Professor: "The Allegory of The Cave..." You: "Plato didn't call it that."

@EpicLLOYD 2 жыл бұрын

You’re late homie. Glad you rolled up on the Brother Ali party tho. It’s a good one.

@Cracyflo1 2 жыл бұрын

A wild epiclloyd appears! =D looking forward to 14th and the new video!

@widdershins5383 2 жыл бұрын

That new erb vid is spectacular, had me laughing all the way through, love that shit my guy

@mikeadellic 2 жыл бұрын

ERB fuckin w/ Brother Ali?! Fuck Yeah!

@NomDeploom 2 жыл бұрын

He's got some catching up to do in terms of hip hop lol

@-themercyseat 2 жыл бұрын

Lol like 15 years but it's all love. Brother Ali is on another level!

@wordbankian 3 жыл бұрын

Civil War, its an Immortal Technique track featuring Killer Mike, Chuck D & Brother Ali ... it doesn’t disappoint

@JRad0ne 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@GridironGnoll 3 жыл бұрын

civil war is fucking intense.... especially Alis part

@jmljamallmj4112 3 жыл бұрын

That's how I discovered Brother Ali.

@verse8833 2 жыл бұрын

There's better immortal technique tracks

@wordbankian 2 жыл бұрын

@@verse8833 no doubt, but this was for the Brother Ali feature.

@mmmtacos420 3 жыл бұрын

He got put on a no-fly list and a watch list for this song. I remember him saying that years ago

@allensmith.aaffect.1626 2 жыл бұрын

Letter from the government.

@BrotherZael Жыл бұрын

It was after he went to iran because they were promoting this song that he got put on the no fly lists. This song alone wouldn't have done it :) What it did do was see Verizon drop his '07 tour and the DHS freeze a wire transfer to his label so it's safe to assume he probably did get put on a watch list after the vod dropped.

@gregoryjames7496 2 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali, the most under rated lyricist, of all Time. That track should be Platinum.

@Mossywall 6 ай бұрын

Bet some people might get upset they “can’t do that”

@gregoryf.2042 3 жыл бұрын

Mourning in America by Brother Ali is phenomenal.

@Loke6661666246 3 жыл бұрын

Yeup. Was just about to suggest this.

@cassiopeia1931 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna definitely third this one.

@mr_brass_monkey 2 жыл бұрын

Tight rope by brotha Ali

@brandontankersley8107 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Song is crazy good.

@ajbailey01 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for reacting to my request!!! I've been trying to get people to react to this video for years and you're the first person I've asked, to do it. Much love!!!

@johickey3158 3 жыл бұрын

good call dude

@zacharydavis8665 3 жыл бұрын

I've asked some others to do it and they never got to it.

@Curly_Fried_ 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a legend. This shit took me back

@jeffreymorris5815 3 жыл бұрын

Big ups bro, more people need to be on Ali and Atmosphere, so much content there. But it's underground so probably doesn't get the views people want.

@apositivechannel5221 2 жыл бұрын

Anthony, iwanna thank you for remembering how epic this man was. It brought back some good memories of a friend that has since passed. This was a favorite track we discovered together. Awesome sir

@jamesct8455 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is a treasure, a pure artist, you stumbled upon greatness, can’t wait to see you delve into his work 🙌🏼

@Ilovebeans5673 2 жыл бұрын

Dude this was like a history lesson for me. I just discovered this song and loved it, but didn’t really understand each line until you broke it down. As a 40 yr old white woman, only in the last few years have I really learned about our true history and started to see beyond the bs “freedom” indoctrination that is conditioned into us. It starts in kindergarten or younger…and I’m only beginning to see it for what it really is 😳 I’m dumbfounded.

@tatsmcfatty 2 жыл бұрын

When my kids get home from school we discuss what they learned in American History. Then I pull out the REALStory - not the HIStory - books and we clean off the crap their teacher slung at them that day.

@Jindu841 2 жыл бұрын

It’s never too late . Props to you being so open minded , and willing to change your point of view . Wish more older peers would , but I understand it’s hard to heavily throw away what you have been taught to believe your whole life .

@ricksurratt9034 2 жыл бұрын

Amen he taught this 60 year old Irish boy a lesson…🙏

@christianmalone1857 Жыл бұрын

take a history class at your local community college its amazing how many people dont know history

@londongrower4578 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you’re finally awake

@ramudon2428 3 жыл бұрын

Love Brother Ali. Aesop Rock. Atmosphere. Eyedea. Most of the rhymesayers really.

@allensmith.aaffect.1626 2 жыл бұрын

I've been asking for eyedea reactions for a min.

@SeaBiscuit2342 2 жыл бұрын

Some Aesop Rock would be amazing.

@greagandev 3 жыл бұрын

I actually shed tears as you picked this apart. I have just always felt anger when I listen to this, but your reaction truly took it to another level. 🙏 I really appreciate what you do. Thank you for doing it.

@datnillavondizzle 2 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is just another one of those criminally unheard of and underrated talents that too many people miss without question. At least we get to say we knew about it! Cheers fam!

@nsmith1388 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes... dipping into the RhymeSayers crew... they've got many good artists on that label. Check out SaRoc! She's really good. Forever is an amazing song.

@OG.LMTDEDTN 3 жыл бұрын

I second this. Hands down the dopest female in the game.

@b.a.j5168 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!!! Sa-Roc and Eydea and Abilities

@defeater5497 3 жыл бұрын

He already broke down some Aesop Rock! Check it out if you havent. Highly second Sa-Roc, Atmosphere, check out Evidence - Throw It All Away (Prod. By Alchemist), Dilated Peoples - Show Me The Way ft. Aloe Blacc

@dtxfaded 3 жыл бұрын

@@defeater5497 couple of my favorite mcs

@invisibleninjaflyingpirate6586 2 жыл бұрын

The Evidence too.

@granta3044 2 жыл бұрын

"Now stand yo ass up for that national anthem!" Damn. A whole god damned thing in one bar. Do "Dorian" by Brother Ali. Its an excellent story.

@INT1388 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is a rare gem. That song is amazing.

@samratcliffe5253 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you reacted the same way I did hearing this song for the first time. Brother Ali is so succinct, and clearly not in it for fame, wealth or clout. Seeing you react to this music brings my right back to when I first heard it all years ago. Ali and Rage were the precursors of my current stance and consciousness, and it my be of some solace for you to know that my caucasian American, conservative family, despite our obvious differences, tend to agree on all points related to this subject matter. So there is hope. Personally, I just can't wait to see what you react to next. Always down for more Rage.

@petegarrido5406 2 жыл бұрын

All countries have blood on their hands .

@Chris_MarMar 9 ай бұрын

@petegarrido5406 yes but few, especially in the modern day, have anywhere near as much blood as the US in the name of capitalism.

@MrfuckinBeilke 3 жыл бұрын

"now stand your ass up for that national anthem" ... This was years before Kaepernick kneeled

@thewalrusdragon9579 3 жыл бұрын

Ali has said that the little into is most definitely a homage to “Mississippi Goddamn”

@apositivechannel5221 2 жыл бұрын

And this was written 14 years ago... the man was paying his dues and paying attention. Genius lyrically

@griffenjohnson6941 3 жыл бұрын

Self Taught and Forest Whitaker by him are great

@alexmiller4400 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@runthemeows1197 3 жыл бұрын

Self Taught is the first song I heard from him. Over time I think my personal favorite has landed on Picket Fence

@TheOrthoglyph 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely need Immortal Technique - Civil War ft Killer Mike, Chuck D, and Brother Ali

@sweeto57 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I'm an English teacher, and showing your reaction to "Uncle Sam Goddamn" has SO helped my students to understand how to analyze poetry for allusion, symbolism, and more. Keep doing what you do, and again, THANK YOU!

@cbar6537 3 жыл бұрын

He has some other gems you should check out too Self taught, walking away, faheem

@sparkybish 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of Brother Ali, so thanks for the introduction.

@chrisheid5532 3 жыл бұрын

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@JP-bb2cd 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali has a catalog worth listening. Can't take that away is a great one for you to check out

@ju4408 3 жыл бұрын

Lotta people have been requesting "Civil War" for Immortal Technique, but Ali's verse is one of my favorites by him. Don't miss that one. His own albums are insightful, grown-up hip-hop. And he slays any guest spot. Gift of Gab's "Dreamin" or Abstract Rude's "Solution" are just two that come to mind.

@gregsmith3452 2 жыл бұрын

The Undisputed Truth and All The Beauty In This Whole Life are my favorite albums hes put out so far. I saw him two days after the 2016 election and his attitude of show up, care for each other and keep going when it feels impossible was like what any sermon should be. He’s a real legend.

@kaki4forks 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregsmith3452 Undisputed Truth is one of my favorite albums. I listen to it when I’m pissed off and need to get it out

@wyattsmith6024 3 жыл бұрын

Keep going with the "contraversial" music. Even if they're off a little bit on any specific point, we have to keep the conversation moving. Thats the way forward. People gotta talk about it.

@chrisrome1426 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is the truth, dive in he’s special.

@kaki4forks 2 жыл бұрын

brother Ali gives me goosebumps like no other rapper I’ve ever listened to. There’s something about his delivery is so raw and real. I love it

@andrewsisk718 Жыл бұрын

I feel like the line-by-line is needed for songs like this and you do a great job of breaking it down. I've listened to this song a hundred times and never drew the Where the Wild Things Are parallel.

@matthenrichs63 3 жыл бұрын

I have been listening to Brother Ali for a long time now. My Suggestion is to listen to the entire catalog in order of releases starting with champion. I feel there is no better example of an artist evolutionary time line. you can literally hear this man change through his music as time goes on.

@ryanliterski9668 2 жыл бұрын

Facts my favorite album never skip a song is US.

@metamutualguruist65 2 жыл бұрын

I bought Champion out the man's hand the first time I saw him live.

@TheBuddyChrist 2 жыл бұрын

Facts. Own Light and Letter To My Countrymen are perfect examples.

@TheBuddyChrist 2 жыл бұрын

Sensitive most recent too. "I feel like the Wrestler." My favorite rapper for 10 years.

@dr8627 2 жыл бұрын

You are smart, I like your reaction much more than others in the genre. Don’t feel bad about stopping to talk since what you say is interesting. We all know the song if we are watching this, so we want to see your point. Found you from the Aesop rock video

@zacharydavis8665 3 жыл бұрын

I've been WAITING for this for 14 years. So slept on. One of my favorite jams

@m40dot 3 жыл бұрын

And this is the song that really got in on the feds/TSA list as he’s spoke about and rapped about since.

@ptsteelers 2 жыл бұрын

I ended up at your channel due to your Tim Minchen vids but this ... yeah ... I just have to send a mighty "Thanks" to you (and your subscribers) for exposing me to this song. As a 50 plus year old guy, I don't tend to branch out, enjoy or find interest in a lot of new music (I tend to stick to the stuff I am more familiar with now, sadly). And even though this is an older song/emprise, it is new to me. So again, I thank you all

@brianl376 3 жыл бұрын

Dude brother ali tight rope is such a fire song. His 5 fingers of death on sway in the morning is dope

@Deltron_Zero 3 жыл бұрын

That 5 fingers is the truth. Same for the Eyedea and Slug freestyle on the Wake Up Show from waaaay back. Eyedea was one the best freestyle rappers to ever get on the mic.

@jeffreymorris5815 3 жыл бұрын

All of Ali's shit is fire 🔥🔥

@seantilson3420 3 жыл бұрын

He also has a pretty epic 5 fingers of death.

@RooflessVW 2 жыл бұрын

I ain't scared of your five fingers!

@roadtoserfdom3020 2 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Brother Ali is a legally blind albino. Also definitely check out US by Brother Ali, very beautiful instrument heavy song with a happy and uniting feel.

@phillipburke9522 Жыл бұрын

'Self Taught' and 'Forest Whittaker' are my 2 other favorite jams by Brother Ali. Worth a reaction for sure!

@viri3280 3 жыл бұрын

Next Brother Ali reaction has to be Mourning in America!

@cbar6537 3 жыл бұрын

Yooo whoever suggested this is a G

@chaosultimamage 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is great, this is definitely one of my favorite hip-hop songs of all time. Even just the beat is hard af.

@ajbailey01 3 жыл бұрын

The beat is hard as F!!

@OverpoweredByMonk 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that beat is insanely good

@MontyBurns21 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite emcees!!!! His whole catalogue is fire!

@humbertojimenez3475 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these lyrical breakdowns. This guys mind works so fast. I used to think I loved lyrics, but I can’t believe how much I’ve missed on songs I’ve been listening to for 2 decades

@VerCofield Жыл бұрын

I'm a year late, but I truly hope you went deeper into Ali - and really, a lot of the Rhymesayers crew will blow you away.

@ontario360vr5 2 жыл бұрын

First time to your Channel and subscribed immediately. LOYD I like how you analyze bars instead of just listening passively and making facial expressions, which is what a majority of other reactors do.

@mdog86 7 ай бұрын

This is an amazing breakdown. I had already listened to this song a ton of times, but you're breaking it down with the actual history of what happened. Brother Ali is a legend, he's an amazingly good person so it's always cool to see someone discover him for the first time.

@austindurand897 3 ай бұрын

Finding your channel is so satisfying. I’ve been such big fans of aesop rock and Brother Ali and Sage Francis. Seeing someone who understands the lyrics and who does such a good breakdown is so cool!!

@undadwella 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is amazing, so good and such a good suggestion. You're a good candidate to break it down and react too, just discovered your react vids but dig them already.

@ibelamp 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is amazing! Check out the song Own Light (What Hearts Are For). Song has a phenomenal message.

@earthlyng_official4599 2 жыл бұрын

It’s always fun seeing people find brother Ali years and years after his come up

@projektvirus5451 3 жыл бұрын

ali will always make you dig into your soul

@leemckenna8214 3 жыл бұрын

Im so happyto find someone reacting to the classics i considered HIP HOP growing up! Classics!

@jasonguest5820 3 жыл бұрын

I got to see Brother Ali live while he was touring with a live band, he performed with no backing tracks, it was awesome. He has plenty of skewering songs like this, and a few softer songs about his life.

@kaki4forks 2 жыл бұрын

I missed him at this tiny club near me and It’s one of my few real regrets

@tarahugsart1437 3 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is an incredible lyricist and human. Your face when he kicks off is so great.

@taaaim 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Minneapolis, so I've been a Brother Ali fan for a while, but thank you for such a thoughtful and illuminating analysis

@SoulAudeo 3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you havent heard of him - also, i love how wide ranged your knowledge is - lets go!

@rkdrama2443 3 жыл бұрын

So glad that this was introduced to you. More atmosphere and Ali reactions to come for sure

@jeffreymorris5815 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we need people reacting to these guys, 100%

@49dwalin55 4 күн бұрын

‘Try and separate a man from his soul, You’ll only strengthen him and lose your own’ 🔥

@CaveMaam3 3 жыл бұрын

Yooo!!! Im dyin!!! Brother Ali is one of my all time favorite artists. This song is so damn powerful and you fully addressed like ALLLA THAT!!! Im over here laughing and crying. Check out What Hearts Are For. And you gotta see Brother Ali live. He takes on really troubling content matter as a way for us all to heal our wounds together. He never lets ya linger in the troubling spaces. What hearts are for is a remedy song for sure. Peace!!

@keithgraham8588 3 жыл бұрын

A cat named Eyedea used to write some of Brother Alis freestyle verses. You should seriously check out some Eyedea. He was one of the GOATS of freestyle battle rappers. Brother Ali shouts out Eyedea (R.Eye.P) on Sways, 5 fingers of death.

@Deltron_Zero 3 жыл бұрын

The Eyedea and Slug freestyle on the old Wake Up show is still the best freestyle on YT!

@jontiruell1934 3 жыл бұрын

R.A. The Rugged Man ft. Brother Ali and Master Ace - Dangerous Three 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@joshlegare 3 жыл бұрын

Dang I'm gonna look that up. Love Master Ace

@tpadgett2 3 жыл бұрын

YEESSSSS

@itsnotclever 7 ай бұрын

I still come back to this video for the reaction. It's one of the few reaction videos on KZfaq with legitimate insight of the reactor.

@griffinballard8763 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this ALOT and would love to see more!!! Keep up the great work and content!!!

@meseone920 2 жыл бұрын

Additional fact, this album along with a few years of travel, speeches and meetings with people of interest leading up to this album caused Ali to be placed on America’s Watch list, No fly list as well as a potential home land terrorist title. Life was very hard on Ali for a few years as it impact touring, content making as well as impacts to day to day activity. Also the lines about supporting a crack head is a layer deeper, on the surface he drive the point of the lines however it’s pointed deeper as America has a history as a drug supplier of the key component to make crack, funded the early crack outbreak and turned an eye to it early on as it was funding the government. So at its core thou America was the supplier they were also the addict.

@Tlingitboss 3 жыл бұрын

Its so nice to see rhymesayers artists get noticed and so respectfully :) Good lord by Brother Ali next would be dope ! Or even Breath by The grouch

@andrewcasey8580 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Been jamming to Brother Ali for over a decade. Congrats on getting into some great music!

@debbielucas1813 Жыл бұрын

You listen to one Brother Ali song and won't be able to stop there!😎

@Biggwun1 3 жыл бұрын

Ya need to look into "The Orphanage " Aesop, Slug ,Blueprint EYEDEA... "Hold mine" ..a Rhymesayers elite

@serdnaoreducse2686 2 жыл бұрын

Even P.O.S. !!!

@cassidy678 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew there were going to be a lot of shocked pauses. Brother Ali pulls no punches.

@cassidy678 3 жыл бұрын

Also the beat is infectious. I could just vibe to that instrumental for hours.

@cincy.a.l.w3219 2 жыл бұрын

this jam is a perfect example of no time wasted or any fluff. Love Brother ali. He has some loving happy songs too. This one is a knife to the gut. All medicine no sugar coating. it's why I love him. So underrated. I put him up with the greats

@michelbesedin7081 Жыл бұрын

10 years ago I have stumbled upon this gem and firstly just like the vibe. When I've learned English enough this song lyrics surprised me. After MrLboyrd analysis it became even more brilliant in my eyes. He speaks the true, agreed.

@modifidious7171 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way you break down the lyrics. Few ytrs do it.

@missmabelbasset4077 3 жыл бұрын

Forrest Whiteaker is my favorite Brother Ali tune... Not as conscious lyrically but it's fun and relatable

@tuna8886 2 жыл бұрын

Brother Ali is a real one. Just rolled across your channel and I’m really glad I did. Love the content man!

@JonahHex1989 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to have to check out more of his music. I've been listening to Brother Ali since my older brother introduced me to him 15 years ago. If you liked this one then Mourning in America should definitely be next on your list! Another great reaction as always sir!!

@halfwaycrook29 3 жыл бұрын

I love Reactions to this Song... it hit me really hard first time i listened to it... and im not even american you should check out "the travelers" by him, its not that popular but sure deserves to be listened to like most of his songs ;) btw thx for the german rap reactions, nice to see that there are no borders for music

@lokibrux 3 жыл бұрын

Another insightful and entertaining reaction. You have quickly become one of my favourite channels. I look forward to seeing what comes next. If you'd like to check out more from Brother Ali, may I recommend.. Brother Ali - fresh air Take me home Sensitive I promise you'll not be disappointed.

@icu3869 2 жыл бұрын

Loki Brux you should check out this reaction channel: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7ylo6WqtavRcWg.html enjoy.

@iliaderojorosso408 2 жыл бұрын

Yours are the only reaction videos i can actually enjoy, because you add so much content, perspective, informations to the (already explosive) songs! It's a whole experience and i feel like a student in a class. Thank you for you content, sir! Keep making it!

@mattjohn4731 Жыл бұрын

Mississippi goddamn! Good mention of the great Nina Simone. Your channel is really cool and welcoming. I am much more of a rock dude but I saw Ali on a recent tour and it was a great education. Peace to you all

@badgrandma6973 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard this one before, damn man...spitting truth!

@KrAOLo 3 жыл бұрын

You can pretty much listen to anyone at Rhymesayers, Mellow Music, Strange Music, they are all artists. Funny how everyone I listened to in the 90's and early 00's mostly ended up on 3 labels. Been banging this song since I lived in China. Artist music knows no boundaries.

@NinjaWeazel 2 жыл бұрын

"Oh.... OK." Yeah Brother Ali always comes out swinging, but he put the knuckles on for this piece. One of my all-time favorites.

@Danzines1987 2 жыл бұрын

My only joy left in life is watching people discover the things I like for the first time and comparing how they feel with my own humanity

@LazzarrusLong 2 жыл бұрын

7:00 to 7:10 - A powerful verse made all the more potent by its *accuracy*. First time I heard that verse it literally stopped me in my tracks. Was walking across my backyard, ear goggles on, mind in the midst of yard work, when Brother Ali hit me with that 10-second dose of sonic-truth-bomb and made my legs say nahhh hold up we need a sec.

@cody6678 3 жыл бұрын

This man has talked about knowing he's on an FBI list for the things he's said and the fact that he's travelled to the Middle East as he's a converted Muslim man. Absolute legend who always speaks the truth, and he walks the walk too.

@lastlime3792 2 жыл бұрын

He is a tool. Muslims who believe what he believe would kill him for not having the right skin and not being a true Muslim....he is like Dave’s sketch of the blond black guy who was a klans member(except in that skit they probably excepted him as one of them).

@amarjamakovic1297 2 жыл бұрын

@@lastlime3792 You do realize that there are over 90 million European Muslims of Slavic, Albanian, Caucasian and Anatolian descent?

@lastlime3792 2 жыл бұрын

Amar Jamakovic what’s your point? You are a slave or a slave to Islam. In Africa they are killing those they deem as not true Muslims.

@TimezOfInfamy 2 жыл бұрын

@@lastlime3792 Chechen Muslims are also European you don’t have any idea what you’re talking about bud arab Muslims also aided them fighting Russia at one point.

@lastlime3792 2 жыл бұрын

Daniel you missed my whole point, sorry you don’t understand and being up the irrelevancy of some Muslims being European🧦

@IAmStraya 3 жыл бұрын

You are by far one of the best reaction channels on KZfaq period.

@swissonrye802 3 жыл бұрын

Brothe ali is one of my dedicated listens. I can put his whole career on shuffle and never feel the need to skip anything. You should listen to "letter to my countrymen", always been my favorite

@jeffreymorris5815 3 жыл бұрын

Facts, whole catalogue so nasty 🔥

@billjenkins8748 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the "Cold Continent" is referring to Minnesota which is where Brother Ali grew up.

@Combatwhombat 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting observation. I do think it's calling America the 'cold continent'. Having lived in Minnesota, Baltimore and England... England is much more temperate due to ocean currents. It's not out of the realm of context to call America a "cold continent" because of being separated. Mind that London's temperatures are much closer to that of Baltimore than New York, in spite of being further north. As the coast continues south it also curves west making any travel to a much warmer climate than London an even further distance to travel. I'm not sure how many times he flips perspectives to tell the story but in this case I am pretty sure it's from the perspective of someone moving to America.

@JRad0ne 3 жыл бұрын

The smartest reaction videos on KZfaq.

@kr3mmy 2 жыл бұрын

Blessed to have met Brother Ali more than once - nicest dude you could ever hope to meet. He's real

@Jindu841 2 жыл бұрын

Dude your analysis is some of the best I’ve seen on KZfaq . I break this shit down myself as a hip hop enthusiast , but you catch shit I don’t , or explain shit much better than I can. Props dude .

@dominicnaughton955 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thank you for pointing out the lie of "The Were Irish Slaves". I say this as an Irish person. Solidarity.

@robo4552 3 жыл бұрын

I've been a fan of Big Bad Brother Ali for years, I still believe Breaking Dawn by him is one of the best songs I have ever heard.

@marqueemark5174 2 жыл бұрын

I've loved this song for many years but I learned so much more about the lyrics in this video. Thanks, Great job.

@chadmocephus4480 2 жыл бұрын

Mr L Boyd. I hope you see this. I want to start by saying that I saw you a couple months ago, and immediately you caught my attention. When I listen to a song (just like you) I hear everything. I love your attention to detail, and the love you have for hip hop. I was strictly a heavy metal fan for a long time. I started listening to tech n9ne, on his story telling days and kind of branched off. Actually, nevermind everything else I was going to get to. You sir are a breath of fresh air in the reaction community. You are by far the most openly minded, unapologetic, and flat out educated dude. Much love my bro. Like I said... I hope you see this. Just so you know you have a forever fan.

@iilliilliilllliilliillii9045 3 жыл бұрын

For more Ali check out 'Champion (remix)' or any other artist on the Rhymesayers label for that matter.

@durere 3 жыл бұрын

If you like this type of song I highly recommend R.A. the Rugged Man ft Talib Kweli - Learn Truth I would make all these recommendations via donation but I'm dirt poor.