Brother Ali

Brother Ali stands with struggling homeowners in “Work Everyday” video

Occupy Homes Minnesota has debuted a video for Brother Ali's solidarity anthem, "Work Everyday". It's a heartfelt ode to the…

ALARM’s 50 (+5) Favorite Songs of 2012

Last month ALARM presented its 50 favorite albums of 2012, an eclectic, rock-heavy selection of discs that were in steady…

Rap revolutionaries: P.O.S and Brother Ali explain political themes behind new albums

Rhymesayers hip-hop standouts P.O.S and Brother Ali recently were on Minnesota Public Radio to discuss the politics and themes behind…

Review: Brother Ali’s Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color

Inspired by the MC's trip to Mecca during the Arab Spring, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color finds Brother…

Brother Ali arrested at Occupy Homes protest

Rapper Brother Ali was arrested last Thursday at an Occupy Homes rally in Minneapolis. The sociopolitically minded MC has a…

Another in-depth interview with Brother Ali

Brother Ali offers another in-depth interview, this time with HipHop DX, where he discusses Occupy, his father's passing, and the…

Video: Classified’s “Maybe It’s Just Me” (feat. Brother Ali)

Watch the new video from Canadian rapper/producer Classified for his song with Brother Ali, "Maybe It's Just Me." The track appears on…

This Week’s Best Single: BK-One’s Tema Do Canibal EP

BK-One: Tema Do Canibal EP (Rhymesayers, 8/29/11) BK-One: "Tema Do Canibal" (Video Edit) [audio:http://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/BK_One-Tema_Do_Canibal_Video_Edit.mp3|titles=BK-One: "Tema Do Canibal" (Video Edit)] As…

Poster Art: Garrett Karol’s tactile style

Texture and muted color schemes create the gritty but expensive feel of Garrett Karol’s work. “I really like to print…

Illinoize remix album download available now

Montreal-based producer Tor has released Illinoize, a remix album comprised of  samples of Sufjan Stevens songs along with MC's Aesop Rock, Big…

Soundset 2009

Soundset 2009 video by Chris Force. Thanks to Flip Video for providing the camera.

P.O.S.: Never Better — The Best Hip-Hop Album of 2009

Never Better is amazing and likely to be the best hip hop album of 2009.