Brother Ali Album: “Us”

Brother Ali is one of the illest emcees alive right now. This third LP (if you missed out on the first LP, Shadows on the Sun, its classic) brings every bit of amazing lyrics, energy, and dope beats that you can ask for on a hip hop album.

Beyond that, the way the Brother can tell stories of life and hardships without sacrificing rhyme schemes, word play, or masterful flow is very hard to find. Songs like "Games", "The Travelers", "Tight Rope", and "Baby Girl" amongst others are great examples of this. Then there are the tracks where he flat out rips the mic like "Best@it" and "Round Here".

If you are already a fan of Brother Ali, you will no doubt love this album. If you havent heard any of his music, but love midwest cats like Elzhi, Lupe, and Royce, you will most likely enjoy this album. If you dont know who any of those people are (besides Lupe I guess cause hes kinda blown up a little bit), wake up and go get some real hip hop. If you don't like those cats or Brother Ali, then you probably wont like this album, simple enough.

I couldn't believe this album only had 11 reviews on amazon 9 months after it's release so I figured I may as well put my two cents in. It's Brother Ali. One of the most heart on the sleeve spitters around. Live show is a beast. Records are dope. He managed to set an incredibly hard bar to pass for himself after album 2 (shadow on the sun) and album (ep) 3, Champion EP. Those are two of the dopest albums in modern day hip hop. But after what I personally considered a let down with The Undisputed Truth (doesn't past the most important test of repeated listenings followed by being sheleved for a bit then repeatedly listened to again, most important test kiddos) he came through on this album and showed his versatility with topics and styles and laid it down. And of course ant came through and did his thing which he is experimenting with a little bit but thats cool. Artists should do that. I'm rambling but seriously, the story telling of the travelers and breakin dawn, and us, amazing. The holy **** of tight rope.. man, a hip hop artist being that real? amazing. and the braggadocio of Best @ it? he makes freeway and everyones popular current punchline king joell ortiz sound down right elementary. RIPS IT! seriously, it's ali, buy the album, he deserves your money and go see his live show cause it is a part

loved this album from Brother Ali, one of my favorite albums. I am very happy that i purchased this album

If you know anything about Brother Ali then you will not be disappointed. He comes correct as usual, and Ant provides him with an amazing backdrop played by a live band. Don't be worried by the 4 star rating, this is a classic from the very first listen.

I usually don't like writing reviews but the current rating on Amazon does not do this album justice. They have been many dope albums and mixtapes that were dropped this year and this is my fav yet! I mean goin over this year we had albums such as..

Raekwon's Only Built for Cuban Linx 2

Knaan's Troubadour

Krs One and Buckshot's Survival Skills

Jay-Z's Blueprint 3

Wale's Mixtape Back 2 the Feature

Mos Def's Ecstatic

Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon

Method Man and Redman's Blackout 2

Tanya Morgan's Brooklynati

.... I mean I am most definitely a hip hop junkie and I know my music. This is amongst the best hip hop albums this year and personally I think it's the best. Everyone's opinion differs but I stand by mine. This is REAL GOOD MUSIC!!!!