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.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews for its introspective content and production quality, charting on the Billboard Hip-Hop charts and further establishing Brother Ali as a significant voice in hip-hop. Its exploration of race, mental health, and community resonated widely, making it a touchstone for discussions around contemporary social issues.
- Best for
- steady unfolding of personal narratives reflective moments for deep thought soulful beats with lyrical depth
- 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
- Earl Sweatshirt· Kool Keith· Busdriver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pen to Paper Standout 2:38
- 2 Own Light (What Hearts Are For) Standout 4:09
- 3 Special Effects 4:51
- 4 Can't Take That Away 4:18
- 5 Dear Black Son Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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