Brother Ali - Secrets Escapes
Review by Jonathan Shaw
"Secrets Escapes" by Brother Ali is a powerful hip-hop album that showcases the Minneapolis-based rapper's lyrical prowess and emotional depth. With poignant lyrics that touch on themes of identity, family, and social justice, Brother Ali delivers a thought-provoking and introspective work that resonates with listeners on a personal level.
The album's production is equally impressive, with beats that range from soulful and jazzy to hard-hitting and gritty. Brother Ali's flow is smooth and confident, and his delivery is both passionate and nuanced.
Standout tracks on the album include "Father Figures," a heartfelt tribute to the men who have influenced Brother Ali's life, and "Sensitive," a powerful meditation on masculinity and vulnerability. Other highlights include "Greatest That Never Lived," a soulful track that reflects on the challenges of pursuing one's dreams, and "Red," a political anthem that speaks to the ongoing struggle for justice and equality.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: brother-ali-secrets-escapes.rar- MP3 size: 70.4 mb
- FLAC size: 926.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Red | 3:44 | |
| Abu Enzo | 3:53 | |
| They Shot Ricky | 2:21 | |
| Secrets & Escapes | 3:04 | |
| Apple Tree Me (feat. C.S. Armstrong) | 1:38 | |
| Secrets & Escapes | 3:4 | |
| The Idhin | 1:47 | |
| Situated | 4:36 | |
| Greatest That Never Lived | 1:56 | |
| De La Kufi | 3:13 | |
| De La Kufi (feat. Talib Kweli) | 3:13 | |
| Red Light Zone | 3:11 | |
| Father Figures | 3:32 | |
| Apple Tree Me | 1:38 | |
| Red (feat. Evidence) | 3:44 | |
| Situated (feat. Pharoahe Monch) | 4:36 |
Video
Brother Ali - Secrets & Escapes (Official Audio)
Images
Labels
- Rhymesayers Entertainment
- The Mix Unit, Mixtapes.com
Listen online
- kuunnella verkossa
- lyssna på nätet
- escuchar en línea
- ascolta in linea
- online anhören
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Picture Disc
- 11 × File
- MP3
- Album
- 320 kbps
- CDr
- Unofficial Release
- CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Pressed By | GZ Media |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Rhymesayers Entertainment, LLC |
| Copyright (c) | Rhymesayers Entertainment, LLC |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Evidence |
| Design | Alex Everson |
| Layout | Alex Everson |
| Executive-Producer | Ali Newman, Brent Sayers, Michael Perretta, Sean Daley |
| Mastered By | Joe LaPorta |
| Mixed By | Eddie Sancho |
| Photography By | Mustafa Davis |
| Recorded By | Brother Ali, Evidence |
| Engineer | Brother Ali, Evidence |
Notes
- Backside of cover reads as:
- "Secrets & Escapes is a compendium of Brother Ali's time with Evidence over the course of three trips to California, recording in a Venice garage with no regard for pleasing the internet or competing with the music industry. Ev chopped up records on old-school samplers and ran them through a compressor (2 track) so they couldn’t be re-arranged or mixed. Brother Ali sat with the mic and spit rhymes as they came to him, without writing or organizing them into songs. Ev smoked a lot of weed, Ali prayed a lot, and their influences on each other can be heard in the recordings. Every time they made something that reminded them of what they’ve become known for, they threw it away and started something new. Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and CS Armstrong all came through to bless the project with contributions too. This album is two friends making rap music for no other reason than because it’s what they love to do."
- Secrets & Escapes is a compendium of Brother Ali's time with Evidence over the course of three trips to California, recording in a Venice garage with no regard for pleasing the internet or competing with the music industry. Ev chopped up records on old-school samplers and ran them through a compressor (2 track) so they couldn’t be re-arranged or mixed. Brother Ali sat with the mic and spit rhymes as they came to him, without writing or organizing them into songs. Ev smoked a lot of weed, Ali prayed a lot, and their influences on each other can be heard in the recordings. Every time they made something that reminded them of what they’ve become known for, they threw it away and started something new. Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and CS Armstrong all came through to bless the project with contributions too. This album is two friends making rap music for no other reason than because it’s what they love to do.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 826257030511
- Label Code: RSE305-1
- Matrix / Runout: RSE305-1 199997E1/A
- Matrix / Runout: RSE305-1 199997E2/A
- Barcode: 826257030528
- Matrix / Runout: RSE3052 6745-CD-3535 19-326-14
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LK13
- Mould SID Code: IFPI L817
About Brother Ali
Ali Newman (born Jason Newman) is an Minneapolis, USA based underground hip-hop MC. Affiliated with Rhymesayers Entertainment.
Real Name
- Ali Newman
Name Vars
- A. Newman
- B. Ali
Aliases
- Ali Newman
Summary by Jonathan Shaw
Comments
Civil War
Uncle Sam Goddamn
Mourning In America
Uncle Sam Goddamn
Mourning In America
Eagle turned the mosque into a mosh pit ?
This track is so fuckin dope
❤️
Sick vibe ?
This entire album is utterly ethereal. They succeeded at making it sound unlike anything they've done before too, imo. Biggest ups!
Related albums
2006
2013
1997
1969
1994
2006
1986
2010
1975
2012
2006
2005
2006
1987
1991
1983