Brother Ali's last album, the critically acclaimed, The Undisputed Truth, was a landmark in hip-hop, an album that carried weight equally with critics and fans alike, an album of bold statements and bolder beats, politically and socially aware without being preachy. His new album, Us (09.22.09) (Rhymesayers Entertainment), is a progression that will make Brother Ali one of the most enduring figures in hip-hop; while still aware, 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.

As with previous endeavors, the beats here are courtesy of Ant, whose production work seems to be getting more soulful and lush by the minute. The guest appearances only accentuate Brother Ali's strengths, with Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition making strong appearances.

Pre-Order "Us": Fifth Element

In support of the new album, Ali is embarking on a North American tour of epic proportions, enlisting the help of labelmates and collaborators Evidence (of Dilated Peoples, recently signed to Rhymesayers), BK One & Toki Wright. You can buy your tickets now through Friday from our special fan pre-sale! Head over to Artist Arena. When you purchase tickets this week you'll receive a coupon to pre-order the new Brother Ali record "Us" for a reduced price of only $9.99 + shipping! So grab your tickets for the "Fresh Air Tour" and pre-order "Us" today!

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
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

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