Brother Ali

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Namesake


And we am and she am and he am and I am
I was raised with the raised fist
Angela Davis summer sixty-eight Olympics
Train banging your wings against
The cage in the event you became cageless
The bane of my existence is to resist
Back never bent re-load never relent
Of All lights shone I’m glimmering glint
I was named after a king in our midst The Greatest
Changed the world in the ring with his fists
More so with the gift when rang from his lips
Bigger than just a individual gift
He had a vision for bringing dignity to the crib
Gold medalist in his Olympic event
Significant respect glistening off his neck
US flag waved the globe was silent
Wore it everywhere he went just to show what it meant
Stepped off the plane back on that pavement
The people hell bent that they will never repent
Celebrate him but his kin still clinched in a
Problem one piece of medal couldn't fix
Legend is he pitched it in the Ohio River
What good is recognition if I know that I’m a -victimExpelled in a held back curriculum
Class president slash second class citizen
Diligent to fight for people
Nineteen years old sacrificed his ego
So here we go salute my namesake
Many are successful very few are great
Right on y’all. I am somebody
And we am and she am and he am and I am
I am he am she am and we am

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The lyrics NAMESAKE of BROTHER ALI is also present in the album Mourning in america and dreaming in color (2012)

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Biografia

Brother Ali, born Jason Newman and known professionally as Ali Newman, is an American rapper and record producer renowned for his energetic performances and deeply political and spiritual lyrics. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1977, he began his musical career in the 1990s, collaborating with local artists like Atmosphere and Slug. In 2003, he released his debut album, "Shadows on the Sun", which received widespread acclaim for its social themes and innovative musicality. Ali is a committed social activist who actively fights against racial discrimination and oppression. His music tackles issues such as social justice, equality, and spirituality, inspiring his fans to reflect on society and act for change. Some of his most representative songs include "Uncle Sam Goddamn", "The Undisputed Truth", and "Mourning in America". Throughout his career, he has collaborated with artists like Common, Mos Def, and Talib Kweli, solidifying his position as one of the most influential rappers in contemporary music.

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