Brother Ali's Secrets & Escapes is a raw and authentic collaboration between the Minneapolis MC and West Coast producer Evidence, born from three recording sessions in a Venice, California garage. Free from industry pressures and social media expectations, the two artists crafted something deeply personal — Evidence chopping samples on old-school hardware while Brother Ali delivered unscripted, free-flowing rhymes straight to the mic. The result is a jazz-tinged, boom-bap-influenced hip-hop record that feels genuinely spontaneous and alive.
What makes Secrets & Escapes stand out is its commitment to pure creative expression over commercial polish — every time the duo made something that felt too familiar, they scrapped it and started fresh. Guest contributions from Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, and CS Armstrong add further depth to an already compelling project. Released on Rhymesayers Entertainment, this picture disc pressing is a visually striking way to own one of the more honest and uncompromising rap records of 2019.
- Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Rhymesayers Entertainment
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Release Date: 11/01/2019
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TRACKS
A1. Abu Enzo
A2. Situated
A3. Greatest That Never Lived
A4. Father Figures
A5. Apple Tree Me
B1. Red
B2. Secrets & Escapes
B3. De La Kufi
B4. Red Light Zone
B5. The Idhin
B6. They Shot Ricky
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