Brother Ali - Champion EP - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

With over 60,000 units sold of his 2007 critically acclaimed album THE UNDISPUTED TRUTH, Brother Ali returns with US. As with his previous releases, Alis musical landscape has been created by Atmosphere beatsmith, Ant. Staying true to their soul and blues influence they've become known for, US takes on a more rich and dense sonic quality with the duo's incorporation of live instrumentation. With guest appearances by Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition, Brother Ali and Ant have once again crafted a beautifully intelligent and entertaining album for all of US. Album Tracks 1. Brothers & Sisters 2. The Preacher 3. Crown Jewel 4. House Keys 5. Fresh Air 6. Tight Rope 7. Breakin' Dawn 8. The Travelers 9. Babygirl 10. 'Round Here 11. Bad Mufucker Pt. 2 12. Best@It 13. Games 14. Slippin'away 15. You Say (Puppy Love) 16. Us

In 2000, Brother Ali joined Rhymesayers with a self-produced demo, RITES OF PASSAGE. Three years later he released SHADOWS ON THE SUN, followed by the critically acclaimed CHAMPION EP, which smacked hip-hop kids in the face worldwide. He spent the last three years on tour. After struggling through a series of personal roadblocks, Brother Ali, along with Atmosphere producer and SHADOW & CHAMPION collaborator Ant, present his long-awaited sophomore full-length album, UNDISPUTED TRUTH. Personal, political and more powerful than ever. Album Tracks 1. Whatcha Got 2. Lookin at Me Sideways 3. Truth Is 4. The Puzzle 5. Pedigree 6. Daylight 7. Freedom Ain't Free 8. Letter from the Government 9. Here 10. Listen Up Feat. Whipper Whip 11. Take Me Home 12. Uncle Sam Goddamn 13. Walking Away 14. Faheem 15. Ear to Ear

Here are nine tracks featuring three highly sought after B-sides and six new and previously unreleased songs. In addition to this EP is a full-length DVD featuring Brother Ali's sold out homecoming performance during the Undisputed Truth Tour in Minneapolis, as well as interviews, a special commentary, and videos of InchTake Me HomeInch and InchUncle Sam GoddamnInch from THE UNDISPUTED TRUTH (which has scanned 57,000 and debuted #6 Independent and #69 Top 200 on the Billboard charts). in 2007 and 2008, Brother Ali played the Hip Hop Live! Tour, Coachella, Bumbershoot, Rothbury, and Paid Dues festivals, and appeared on Conan O'Brien and Craig Ferguson. Album Tracks 1. Real As Can Be 2. Philistine David 3. Little Rodney 4. Palm the Joker 5. Good Lord 6. Baby Don't Go 7. Talkin' My S**t 8. The Believers Feat. Slug 9. Begin Here 1. [DVD]