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All the Beauty in This Whole Life

Brother Ali · 2017

61 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · alternative hip-hop

A reflective blend of soulful beats and thought-provoking lyrics that navigate personal and social struggles.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady unfolding of personal narratives
  • reflective moments for deep thought
  • soulful beats with lyrical depth
  • gradual development through each track
  • thought-provoking themes for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2017, 'All the Beauty in This Whole Life' is Brother Ali's fifth studio album, following his acclaimed 2012 release 'Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color.' At this point, he was solidifying his reputation as a thoughtful lyricist within alternative hip-hop while continuing to engage with themes of identity and resilience.
Stylistic neighbors
Murs· Atmosphere· Talib Kweli

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pen to Paper 2:38
  • 2 Own Light (What Hearts Are For) 4:09
  • 3 Special Effects 4:51
  • 4 Can't Take That Away 4:18
  • 5 Dear Black Son 3:52
  • 6 We Got This 3:01
  • 7 Uncle Usi Taught Me 5:54
  • 8 Pray for Me 3:43
  • 9 It Ain't Easy 3:53
  • 10 Never Learn 4:45
  • 11 Tremble 3:09
  • 12 Before They Called You White 3:36
  • 13 The Bitten Apple 4:23
  • 14 Out of Here 4:31
  • 15 All the Beauty in This Whole Life 4:47

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