Following up on 2007's critically acclaimed 'The Undisputed Truth', 2009's 'Us' showed the progression that has helped make Brother Ali such an enduring figure in hip-hop. While still politically and socially conscious, Ali had turned his focus more inward and begun to examine the human condition from the outside looking in with closer scrutiny. From a deeply personal insight, with a vulnerability rarely seen or heard in hip-hop, 'Us' addressed the strengths and flaws of the human condition, exploring drug abuse, depression, divorce, discrimination and many more subjects most people are afraid to confront in their own lives, let alone on an album for the entire world to hear. Few can do it with the same empathy and understanding that Brother Ali is capable of. With a musical backdrop provided by Ant, the duo stays true to their blues and soul influences, adding live instrumentation for a lush soundscape. Appearances from Chuck D (Public Enemy), Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams (Mint Condition) only add to the beautifully intelligent and entertaining album Brother Ali and Ant crafted for and about all of us. Now, for its 10th anniversary, the Ada label reissues this 3LP album on red vinyl, packaged in a custom spot-gloss sleeve, with two additional bonus tracks: "The Freshest Kids" (with Toki Wright, Evidence and BK-One) and "Breakin' Dawn Boys" (with Fashawn and BK-One). Includes a double red colored vinyl, a bonus 7-inch white colored vinyl with two additional tracks, a custom gloss-embossed tri-fold jacket, a 6-panel LP insert including complete album lyrics and a free digital download card.
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