Last week I was chopping it up with the big bad brother about an upcoming project were (2dopeboyz) and him are teaming up for. I’ll give you details on that later. Right now, it’s all about Ali’s upcoming album, Street Preacher Us, which drops September 22nd via Rhymesayers (pre-order now). Just like his last two albums, the production will be handled by ANT. And this time around there will be guest appearances by Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz & Stokey Williams (of Mint Condition).
Ali has turned his gaze inward, and started examining the human condition from the outside in. A profound personal glimpse into a vulnerability seldom seen or heard in music, Us touches on the strengths and flaws of the human condition, exploring drug abuse, divorce, homophobia and many more topics that most people are scared to touch in their own lives, much less on an album for the world to see.
In support of the new album, Ali is going on a North American tour w/ Evidence, BK One & Toki Wright rolling along. Hit the jump for the tour dates as well as a special video message.
09.22 – Duluth, MN – Pizza Luce | Buy Tickets
09.23 – Mankato, MN – What’s Up Lounge | Buy Tickets
09.24 – Iowa City, IA – The Industry | Buy Tickets
09.25 – Sioux Falls, SD – Nutty’s North (Outside) | Buy Tickets | Buy Tickets
09.26 – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room | Buy Tickets
09.27 – Lawrence, KS – Granada | Buy Tickets
09.29 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre | Buy Tickets
09.30 – Boulder, CO – Fox Theatre | Buy Tickets
10.01 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep | Buy Tickets
10.02 – Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue | Buy Tickets
10.03 – Boise, ID – The Venue | Buy Tickets
10.04 – Missoula, MT – The Badlander | Buy Tickets
10.06 – Spokane, WA – The Boulevard | Buy Tickets
10.07 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s | Buy Tickets
10.08 – Victoria, BC – Element | Buy Tickets
10.09 – Vancouver, BC – Venue | Buy Tickets
10.10 – Bellingham, WA – The Nightlight | Buy Tickets
10.11 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater | Buy Tickets
10.12 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall | Buy Tickets
10.14 – Arcata, CA – Humboldt State University | Buy Tickets
10.15 – Reno, NV – The New Oasis | Buy Tickets
10.16 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst | Buy Tickets
10.17 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
10.18 – Santa Clara, CA – Avalon Nightclub | Buy Tickets
10.20 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre | Buy Tickets
10.21 – San Diego, CA – Cane’s | Buy Tickets
10.22 – Tempe, AZ – Club Red | Buy Tickets
10.23 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress | Buy Tickets
10.24 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater | Buy Tickets
10.26 – Lubbock, TX – The Foundation | Buy Tickets
10.27 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater | Buy Tickets
10.28 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Alternative Lounging | Buy Tickets
10.29 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live | Buy Tickets
11.01 – Orlando, FL – The Social | Buy Tickets
11.04 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle | Buy Tickets
11.05 – Baltimore, MD – The Ottobar | Buy Tickets
11.06 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church | Buy Tickets
11.07 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza | Buy Tickets
11.08 – Boston, MA – The Paradise | Buy Tickets
11.09 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground | Buy Tickets
11.10 – Portland, ME – The Asylum | Buy Tickets
11.11 – Northampton, MA – Pearl Street
11.13 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop | Buy Tickets
11.14 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music Diner | Buy Tickets
11.15 – Louisville, KY – Uncle Pleasants | Buy Tickets
11.17 – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig | Buy Tickets
11.18 – Chicago, IL – Metro | Buy Tickets
11.19 – Madison, WI – Barrymore Theatre | Buy Tickets
11.20 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue | Buy Tickets
finally some love for the midwest
The Cover art is DOPE!!!!
something is wrong with the clicking to enlarge.
@Palms McGee
finally? you obviously haven’t been on the site for that long.
@edward
all fixed.
yeah, something is. “Us the New Record by Brother Ali”, “I, am Brother Ali” One day It’ll all make sense….
[...] is the album’s press release. Cover spotted at 2dopeboyz. Brother Ali Announces New Album Us, On Rhymesayers Entertainment Minneapolis rapper embarks on [...]
Nah Right » Brother Ali - Us (Artwork) said this on July 27th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
What’s up with not coming to the ATL?
yus!
didnt DRAKE have the same ablum cover….basically the black and white characters? I thinks so……….smh!
” Get yah own shit and BE ORIGNAL”- Ghostface.
He can rap tho….
oh and i know i spelled album wrong too! LOL.
didnt DRAKE have the same ablum cover….basically the black and white characters? I thinks so……….smh!
” Get yah own shit and BE ORIGNAL”- Ghostface.
This dude was bounced around on gravel as a toddler.
drake’s so far gone album artwork was taken from past ads for the economist mag. ali’s references artowrk from kara walker. go to her website, her work is fresh
@bobjames, yeah your right any silhouette characters are exclusive to Drake only anyone else using the same concept should be shot. Lmao Haha
Nah, Cover arts straight Brother Ali always comes through
Can’t wait to hear that track with Freeway & Joell!
yes this news had made my day
a true artist to the bone.i love his music.picket fence has got to be one of thmost introspective,personal and straight up amazing songs ever
if i had one wish it would be for ali to do a full song of forest whitaker.sahke can you make it happen.lol
pre-ordering my copy now
what project have you in store with ali,will there be more music coming out of it
**shake
So.Fucking.Pumped.
I’ll be there on November 20th at First Ave and Sept. 22nd when 5th Element opens to buy this album.
i cant wait for this album inshallah. shake we need more info on this project, if its some sort of mixtape then the anticipation is high
Dope he is coming to Louisville I will be there at that show dope
i can’t believe he’s not coming to Atlanta…damn.
Uh…4 shows in Texas and a show in Carrboro, NC, but no Atlanta??? Huh???
[...] is the album’s press release. Cover spotted at 2dopeboyz. Brother Ali Announces New Album Us, On Rhymesayers Entertainment Minneapolis rapper embarks on [...]
Music News, IOmusic.net » Brother Ali - Us (Artwork) said this on July 27th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
def purchasing this album and some tickets to the l.a show
Damn. Waiting is something I cannot do right now.
I’ll be holdin down the ATX at Emo’s baby…got a couple of promo tickets…bound to be a dope show…
GYFTED.BLOGSPOT.COM
the kara walker art is amazing….thanks for that
i can’t believe he’s not coming to Atlanta…damn.