I'm not Muslim, but every time Brother Ali says "We just want to touch our heads to the floor and talk to God" I get tears in my eyes. I'm a black woman but I won't turn my eyes from any people who are victims of systemic hatred. Whoever you are, never forget: your empathy, the pain you feel for yourself and everyone like you, is what separates you from those who would do harm. I know it hurts. But if these lyrics show us anything, it's that the ability to vulnerable has tremendous power. Only fools see it as weakness. They just lack the courage to wield it. Be at peace, friend. You're not alone.
I legit get chills listening to this song. It is the embodiment of free speech, hip hop, counter culture and activism. This is what I look for in music. All substance.
@@mecthekilla8876 Immortal Technique - Dance With The Devil ... was one of the first times I legit got storyTOLD. It was storytelling til the whole fucking thing flips and life is WHAT. This song Brother Ali is the one I resonate with, but Immortal Technique is an absolute beast.
@@TheRelandi I completely agree, Dance With The Devil is so cold. Also Point Of No Return is amazing. This track is lit but Brother Ali's verse is fire. Real hip hop no doubt.
@@janellemicallef4982now we know Islam is from the devil. Jihad is coming to America, it’s already spreading throughout Europe. Islam will take over everything, why do you think those who don’t take the mark of the beast in scripture get beheaded? It’s coming soon
Always has been a class war. Racism is like tossing a candy bar in the public swimming pool on a grand scale or letting rip in the elevator. Everyone panics and looks around looking for who they think did it but they really just act on their personal assumptions and hate. Sad but true.
@@punkisinthedetails1470 I dont understand your similes regarding racism. Tossing a candy bar into a public pool? Farting on an elevator and blaming someone else? Racism is an attitude deliberately instilled by the powerful to ensure that the white working class and the black working class and the Hispanic working class never unite and are constantly at each other's throats. If the entire human working class rose up and banded together we could crush the bosses, "the man", the patriarchy, the system, the oppression, the pigs, the politicians, etc. and make life radically better for everyone. But we have racism, and other forms of pointless and petty division, between people with different skin tones, and so the evil people will keep getting one over on us until enough people free their minds and educate themselves as to the real reasons why their lives are shitty. Once they figure out it's only a few hundred billionaires, with names and addresses that are easily searchable, then the real civil war begins.
Classism is the real problem don't let them put us against each other.. All under the stars are woven together like a blanket ... white, black, Latino , Asian, native unite against the corrupt politicians
Bernie Duran you are being brainwashed your saying the same shit the governments want you to believe get a better idea before you blame a whole religion man that's what these dudes are rapping about
Bernie Duran I feel so sorry for your humanity is the way not religion, no religion, no hate no wars peace to you, squirt to baby, baby to boy, boy to man man to old man back to squirt, unlike you I've read all you can when I've been locked up about humanity, so my brother, sit down with a big blunt and philosophy about shit
Dope message and song. Solidarity with all my working class brothers and sisters regardless of your race or religion I support your proletarian revolution. We may have our differences but when together we are the greatest power. Remember that always.
The last line of the whole track, which was Brother Ali was the realest of entire song. ~The moment you refuse the human rights of just a few, what happens when that few includes you~
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out- Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out- Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out- Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me-and there was no one left to speak for me. - Martin Niemöller, Lutheran pastor in Nazi Germany
Welcome to the Plandemic 2021! God rest. Wow. Good ol' history predictions slapped in our faces! and as our histories will attempted to be re-written by future technologies- allcomputer kept -- only one proof of evidence of our past will remain intact: that is Music. Music has forever defined our culture, place, and time. and that's embedded in us always. ~HoldFast America! Don't sell your soul.
His name is Payday Monsanto, and hes been suppressed because he speaks the truth. Check out The Unheard Tapes, The Foundation and Missiles with Relish, 3 of his best albums, 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 puts all these guys to shame.
" We believe in freedom, justice..security, but they're only pure when they're applied universally/ so certainly if I rage against the machine, my aim was only to clean the germs out if the circuitry " One of the best lines I've ever heard.
Honestly I’ll reveal my pleb status here but I’d never heard of Brother Ali before but listening through his stuff now. IT and Killer Mike’s verses get me pumped and full of righteous anger then Brother comes in and makes me realise that’s how the racist shitheads felt after 9/11. Also I don’t posses the music or poetry knowledge to quantify exactly how but something about his lyrics just make me sad but kind of the bitter happy/sad not dissimilar to nostalgia only in this case it’s sadness at realising this is how the system be but a vague not of hope knowing thanks to people like Ali, RTJ, Boots Riley and RAtM some people atleast know that how the system be (class consciousness you could say) so myself and everyone here has taken the first, admittedly very small step to fixing it. Also sorry If that made no sense (I know the grammar is fucked) I’m really high tbh
“one of the most common tendencies of human nature is that of placing responsibility on some external agency for sins we have committed or mistakes we have made.” MLK
@@mistscape8994 Your absolutely right. We cannot forget about the artists who built the foundation for this great genre of truth music. The song from the movie Clockers with Chubb Rock, Masta Ace and Jeru the Damaja is another great one, especially Chubb Rocks verse in the beginning. 'Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers.' If you haven't already, check it out. Legendary track imo.
You think he made more money rapping for a decade-plus or shutting his mouth the last three years. Fuck Tech. Where’s he at now? He quit rapping truth cause everything he used to battle resolved itself?
I love how you get three perspectives on the same reality. Immortal technique beautifully describes a righteous anger. Killer Mike hits it from a pragmatic perspective. Brother Ali comes from a spiritual perspective.
You realize that the difficult to understand lyrics on this song have been displayed in the video? If you're going to be a racist asshole, at least try to go for something with actual substance.
"Ask him to remove every blemish from our heart The greatest threat of harm doesn't come from any bomb The moment you refuse the human rights for just a few What happens when that few includes you?" Damn, that's deep
Eamon Short Honestly I’ll reveal my pleb status here but I’d never heard of Brother Ali before but listening through his stuff now. IT and Killer Mike’s verses get me pumped and full of righteous anger then Brother comes in and makes me realise that’s how the racist shitheads felt after 9/11. Also I don’t posses the music or poetry knowledge to quantify exactly how but something about his lyrics just make me sad but kind of the bitter happy/sad not dissimilar to nostalgia only in this case it’s sadness at realising this is how the system be but a vague not of hope knowing thanks to people like Ali, RTJ, Boots Riley and RAtM some people atleast know that how the system be (class consciousness you could say) so myself and everyone here has taken the first, admittedly very small step to fixing it. Also sorry If that made no sense (I know the grammar is fucked) honestly, I’m really high
Exactly. MOST whites don't tolerate racism or prejudice. Yet, we are seeing on YT black preachers saying whites are from the devil & deserve extermination & worse elsewhere. I say we meet in public...be respectful & even if you're not? I will be. I don't know who hurt you before or if you're having a bad day & just taking it out on me...Christ really IS in some of us. I don't have much, but my home is refuge for those in need as a handup, not a handout. I will help them get stable, but once they do...what are YOU doing for YOU to rise further than here? My home is full of abused people who just needed kindness & an escape. THAT'S helping your neighbor. I would for anyone, as we are servants here to help each other...if you REALLY have the Lord in your life...you'll combat ANY KIND of hate. Walk OUT of that church preaching the prosperity gospel. Walk out of that church spewing hatred of any kind. Show them there is NO ROOM for IGNORANCE anymore. Anywhere.
If you watch a interview with Immortal, when he speaks you would think he's a professor of world history. This guy is highly intelligent and has a very sound understanding of the truths of the world. I learn more historical facts by listening to his music and interviews than any of the altered shit they tried teaching(programming) me in school.
@@afairworker8451Because theyre anti-capitalists. But if they did their homework they would clearly see its not a battle of capitalism vs socialism or country vs country or Christianity vs islam or black vs white its the elite (.001%) vs Mankind, the trillionaires vs earth, GOOD VS EViL... all these artificial genres and their artificial enemies were created by the elite to divide mankind in attempt to conquer us. The sooner everyone realizes this (and its pretty damn obvious) the sooner their reign of terror is over. Youll just never see this announced on the evening news or written in a social studies book.
CHARLES: Not even close, as you had stated, A world history professor doesn't know shit. They only regurgitate what the bankers, kings and church have written down and force fed us to believe. There's a reason why the Vatican has a 50 MILE LONG LIBRARY and no one allowed in it. And if you like Tech check out Wise Intelligent he's even better IMO.
The best thing about Brother Ali's part, is not his words (and they're the best I've ever seen). But it was his tone and how he executed it. I could sense fear and hurt when he went through his lines. It was as intimate as one can get on the subject matter. This has become one of my favorite songs and I already loved Killer Mike but now that I've been introduced to IT and Brother Ali, I'm hooked for life.
One of the reasons Brother Ali will always stand up to time... is the dude has timeless lyrics but his delivery is on par with being on the hill and having to preach. He got the preacher voice in him, always has. It's why he's a threat because the same cadences and wording that the churches use to draw you in... he's throwing right back in every single song.
Wowww... been a fan of immortal technique & brother Ali for roughly a decade, yet i hadn't heard this song until 5min ago...great collaboration. All artists on this track shed some light on truths tho.. damn...
@loaded brush ah yes, the jews are to blame for litterally every problem humanity has ever faced, huh? Open your eyes and realize "the jews" are a scapegoat used by people too lazy or too ignorant to look into the complicated web of currupt organizations really pulling the strings.
Even cries to this.song once! I ain't even American. Shows how.much relevant these.lads lyrics are, with all.the.civilization we call human. One day, we will all be awake! Well...whoever's.left anyway!
Brother Ali's verse... the lyrics and delivery make my eyes get hot every time. The love and sincerity in his voice can't be feigned. Combined all that with these comments, and this wins the internet for me. All of the love
Yeah, all these dudes killed, but Ali completely slayed! Mass peace! You never hear, "Peace broke out today in....", 'cause it don't. SAD! (FUCK TRUMP ALL DAY!)
Man, that last verse is so powerful. How eloquent and emotionally descriptive is that!! Even all these years later it is still absolutely relevant to the world we live in. So called "enemies" change, but we know the aggressor stays the same!!
fear noone..or what they can do to your body...Fear the One that has the key to heaven and hell and will decide where your soul will go....to fear the Lord..is the beginning of a promising life...
Man has to stand firm, all the people who allowed these Rascist Racist into their countries, have been massacred, and thats Global. Europeans will never accept they are Europeans living in other Nations countries, and exploiting them thats why they are in Syria Iraq, and Palestine, and ever other Nations outside Europe they are anre not indigenous to these places in the world, Occupation by Force, and Slaughter.
Homie sounds like Ice cube. The lyrics are what make ANY song worth it’s weight in gold. Beats are good for the trunk. Words feed the mental and empower. Fkn spot on 💯
Immortal technique is one of the greatest heroes of all time proof that you can always make it, the fact that he got everything together while in prison and came out a boss... man is truly an inspiration. Nothing but respect
MLK's speeches always bring a tear to my eye. Seeing him seemingly hold back tears while addressing his people, knowing that he is in incredible danger every day of his life, but supressing any feelings that come along with it. His work is not finished. I only hope I'll live to see the day when it is, and that I'll be a part of it, no matter how big or small. We can fix everything, and we have to, otherwise the cycle will never end, the pain caused by America needs to be paid back, with as little bloodshed as possible to show that we can be better. Humanity does not have to be a parasite to the earth and all of its creatures. We can fix everything, I really believe that.
My life is dedicated to the fallen heroes and the preservation of those that haven't left their souls filthy. Now for about the 100th time i will sit silently and honor these men and women who gave their lives in the hope of setting free the slaves of this world.
Brother Ali is so slept on. The message he's pushing is so important, and those lyrics... " we believe in freedom justice, security , but they are only pure when they're applied universally , certainly if I Rage Against the Machine my aim is only to clean the germs out of the circuitry ". You know exactly what he's saying yet you could dissect it a million different ways. That line is in the top twenty of all time for me. Maybe top ten. A rapper's message is important to me and brother Ali just embodies everything good, everything positive about a message that could be pushed. It might sound cliche but immortal technique, brother Ali, or people like this are saints, or chosen ones, etc. The type of people who long ago in the past were shamans, or priests, or rabbis, etcetera. I'm not saying they're perfect, or are any better than any of us. They're more in tune that they're alive to have a voice. We're not free, and we have no real say. We're going down a dark road and being told we're in the drivers seat. We need to get this world back into the light of love and compassion. We we all need to realize that most of us want the same things. We need to start working together so we can make the world a better place cuz we have the means to. We have the motive, but those positive changes can't be made because they stand to take away from the people and systems already in power.love you all.. They're pushing a black white divide hard nowadays, and manufacturing outrage. That's why people like George Soros fund black lives matter . You think that demon cares about you? Fuck no there's a bigger picture. Its divide and conquer or my enemies enemies is my friend. The people at the top and run the show, yeah most of them have white skin, but not all of them. They're Saudis, Hispanics, Asian branches. They all set aside they're differences long ago, and they're stirring the pot to make sure we never come together. There's is race targeted oppression... But thats because hella white are asleep and fully trust their government, hella minorities. Whites had/ have more or less showed they'll go with flow and be good little boys, where minorities of all types rebel, come together, and have more reasons to do these things. They're more scared of us/y'all. I say us/y'all cause in this life I am a white man, but I remember two past, lives one of which I was an African. Believe me or dont and i dont blame you if you dont. I cant give you my experience, and I feel guilty I got these experiences. I'm proud of what my people of that life have become. Hate how we got here, but proud none the less. I can't wait for the day, we all start having epiphanies and realizing what we are and what we're doing here. Sincerely, love you all
“ The greatest threat of harm doesn’t come from any bomb, the MOMENT you refuse to the human right from just a few. What happens that few includes you? CIVIL WAR ” 2024, hits too HARD !!😢
@Amy Hinton seeing pissed off white folks, protesting with us. I love it. Fuck the system. Fuck the value we put on money. Fuck racists. Fuck all crooked cops.
This song literally brought a tear to my eye. Thats some deep real shit 100%. The last line of this track really hit home. Excellent track my friend. Keep em coming
The best rappers ever in one track? Dope AF. Normally Tech outshines his other rappers, but killer Mike and especially Brother Ali match him word for word and pound for pound. So pounds, brothers and sisters 🤜🏻🤛🏾
I think he realized the popular religious tales could be used to unite and liberate, rather divide and enslave. Arguably, the "writing" most responsible for his final speeches being so extremely powerful, relevant, and even radical was the unambiguous death --threat-- promise mailed to his home from the FBI; an extension of the same gov't/corp. establishment which had previously co-opted him to counter the more "dangerous" (read: revolutionary) ideas and movements which had the establishment truly terrified of losing their stranglehold on the people of this country/planet. Martin got shot down when he stood up, and did so fearlessly.
It is always remarkable to me that the light of the truth will always find a crack in the walls, of the mental bondage that all Americans are subjected too, to shine through brightly! Much respect for the TRUTH!
Another King would get shot just like the last one was. A movement that relies on local leaders rather than a central figure is the only kind that can survive in America, because the CIA will sabotage and kill anyone they feel sufficiently threatened by.
He won't be showing up for a while yet. He sent me ahead with his whetstone, though. If your sword needs sharpening, feel free to borrow it. DavidicLineage WordPress. Key of English post.
The greatest threat of harm doesn't come from any bomb The moment you refuse the human rights of just a few What happens when that few includes you? Still gives me chills years later.
@@Legitpenguins99 There is such a thing as choosing your own subjective morality over your own self desires. A mans soul knows. If you dont, I fear for you and fear your potential.
@@DonnieDarko1 lol 1) i have a friend donnie darko, well 2 really 2) what i meant was that particular lyric made me think of the expression " shelter in place" - a ' covid" era expression...i tend to think on levels ....😐
I'm not Muslim, but every time Brother Ali says "We just want to touch our heads to the floor and talk to God" I get tears in my eyes. I'm a black woman but I won't turn my eyes from any people who are victims of systemic hatred. Whoever you are, never forget: your empathy, the pain you feel for yourself and everyone like you, is what separates you from those who would do harm. I know it hurts. But if these lyrics show us anything, it's that the ability to vulnerable has tremendous power. Only fools see it as weakness. They just lack the courage to wield it. Be at peace, friend. You're not alone.
Amen Sister
The last will be first in the next life
I love you like my own 🙏💯
Thank you Sister.
Facts. Kiaora from newzealand. Truth touches all corners of this rock we on
Underrated and looked on as "gangster" .. people dont listen to lyrics anymore.
Peace and love to the real heads no matter your color or religion
Van Kallahan real talk my g people don't listen to lyrics you can tell by rappers like 6ix9ine and shit people think are brilliant rappers says it all
Van Kallahan The heroes will never get credit in their lifetime. That’s how you know they’re for real
Real talk!
Preach👏🏻
Much love
It's been 10 years... The world NEEDS a new Technique album.
thisssssssssss
Well agreed
Where’s it at? We need this more than ever!! In 2024 😢
I legit get chills listening to this song. It is the embodiment of free speech, hip hop, counter culture and activism. This is what I look for in music. All substance.
I agree bro most people that listen to mainstream don’t get music like this immortal tech is a dying breed for sure
@@mecthekilla8876 Immortal Technique - Dance With The Devil ... was one of the first times I legit got storyTOLD. It was storytelling til the whole fucking thing flips and life is WHAT. This song Brother Ali is the one I resonate with, but Immortal Technique is an absolute beast.
@@mecthekilla8876 i listen to both mainstream music and this. Dont generalize
@@TheRelandi I think you'd enjoy Zack Hersey as well then. It isn't so political but it's telling a story. His album nomad is a fucking masterpiece.
@@TheRelandi I completely agree, Dance With The Devil is so cold. Also Point Of No Return is amazing.
This track is lit but Brother Ali's verse is fire.
Real hip hop no doubt.
"So certainly if I rage against the machine my aim was only to clean the germs out of the circuitry." - Brother Ali God damn what a line.
Very Very Intellectual Bar Forsure Love The Deep Mindedness In this Song With Aggression It's Medieval
his verse is why i like this song
That Brother Ali verse will forever remain one of the most heartfelt verses I've ever listened to.
His song Uncle Sam Goddamn is just as potently heartfelt.
@@evmanbutts its my favorite Brother Ali song! Greetings from germany! We need to fight that war together!
@@bowlbanger#a
I’ve always thought that the Ali verse should have got the verse of the year… talk about heartfelt but then again I’m always feeling Ali !
@@janellemicallef4982now we know Islam is from the devil. Jihad is coming to America, it’s already spreading throughout Europe.
Islam will take over everything, why do you think those who don’t take the mark of the beast in scripture get beheaded? It’s coming soon
This song hits hard. We aren’t in a race struggle, but a class struggle instead. Change is a challenge since the sights have been shifted
d h No War but Class War!!!
@@karlmags4022 No peace until the war is over.
"Class struggle."
You fucking got it.
You dropped this, bro. 👑
Always has been a class war. Racism is like tossing a candy bar in the public swimming pool on a grand scale or letting rip in the elevator. Everyone panics and looks around looking for who they think did it but they really just act on their personal assumptions and hate. Sad but true.
@@punkisinthedetails1470 I dont understand your similes regarding racism. Tossing a candy bar into a public pool? Farting on an elevator and blaming someone else?
Racism is an attitude deliberately instilled by the powerful to ensure that the white working class and the black working class and the Hispanic working class never unite and are constantly at each other's throats. If the entire human working class rose up and banded together we could crush the bosses, "the man", the patriarchy, the system, the oppression, the pigs, the politicians, etc. and make life radically better for everyone. But we have racism, and other forms of pointless and petty division, between people with different skin tones, and so the evil people will keep getting one over on us until enough people free their minds and educate themselves as to the real reasons why their lives are shitty. Once they figure out it's only a few hundred billionaires, with names and addresses that are easily searchable, then the real civil war begins.
Classism is the real problem don't let them put us against each other.. All under the stars are woven together like a blanket ... white, black, Latino , Asian, native unite against the corrupt politicians
Hear Hear
Black feather 79 right on dude
natives should run for office get some feet in the door
Bernie Duran you are being brainwashed your saying the same shit the governments want you to believe get a better idea before you blame a whole religion man that's what these dudes are rapping about
Bernie Duran I feel so sorry for your humanity is the way not religion, no religion, no hate no wars peace to you, squirt to baby, baby to boy, boy to man man to old man back to squirt, unlike you I've read all you can when I've been locked up about humanity, so my brother, sit down with a big blunt and philosophy about shit
Dope message and song. Solidarity with all my working class brothers and sisters regardless of your race or religion I support your proletarian revolution. We may have our differences but when together we are the greatest power. Remember that always.
Seein the comments on such an out of date video gives me strength in my fight, thanks comrade, stay fighting the good fight ✊✊
Love the solidarity, love from Australia. Hopefully one day humanity will win against the corporations and evil governments!
Greetings from nyc. Love to all. We will make it through these hard times and build a new world.
👏🏼👏🏼
4life
"If we really run the streets we should really end war." Nailed it!!!
That lyric.
The last line of the whole track, which was Brother Ali was the realest of entire song.
~The moment you refuse the human rights of just a few, what happens when that few includes you~
Ali smashed that track
Thn it's me 1 vs 1( the whole world)
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me-and there was no one left to speak for me.
- Martin Niemöller, Lutheran pastor in Nazi Germany
Welcome to the Plandemic 2021! God rest. Wow. Good ol' history predictions slapped in our faces! and as our histories will attempted to be re-written by future technologies- allcomputer kept -- only one proof of evidence of our past will remain intact: that is Music. Music has forever defined our culture, place, and time. and that's embedded in us always. ~HoldFast America! Don't sell your soul.
damn.. your right
2024 who's still here 🔥🔥🔥
Here till I'm gone 💯
Here till I'm gone 💯
This society doesn’t deserve rappers like immortal
He is another level
He's too deep for the average hiphop listeners
Don't deserve him but they need him
But really lucky that at least Immortal still alive, if he moving to mainstream rap who knows he would get the same result what happen with Tupac :((
Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is masterpiece!!!!
when music took thought
Fucking Epic Album
Props to chuck D, immortal technique, killer mike and brother Ali
This classic hit is timeless
@@Phuh_Queue Chuck D is the producer or chorus man
@@dariushlarijani8083 aw shit. My bad. Comment removed.
Rappers need to come out with more socially conscious HipHop like this one to inspire the masses‼️
you just need to listen to more hiphop
yea i agree the closes to this is Joyner lucas in my opinion
Ha you're just not paying attention
@@buckwheatsghettoghost4927 what do you listen to 50 cent?
His name is Payday Monsanto, and hes been suppressed because he speaks the truth. Check out The Unheard Tapes, The Foundation and Missiles with Relish, 3 of his best albums, 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 puts all these guys to shame.
" We believe in freedom, justice..security, but they're only pure when they're applied universally/ so certainly if I rage against the machine, my aim was only to clean the germs out if the circuitry "
One of the best lines I've ever heard.
Rage against the machine is a rap metal group on the left they often protest wars - probably an intentional reference.
@@darkthorpocomicknight7891 They often rap about racism and police brutality in America.
Brother Ali's section is powerful. Gives me the chills.
America and the world can die now.
Honestly I’ll reveal my pleb status here but I’d never heard of Brother Ali before but listening through his stuff now. IT and Killer Mike’s verses get me pumped and full of righteous anger then Brother comes in and makes me realise that’s how the racist shitheads felt after 9/11. Also I don’t posses the music or poetry knowledge to quantify exactly how but something about his lyrics just make me sad but kind of the bitter happy/sad not dissimilar to nostalgia only in this case it’s sadness at realising this is how the system be but a vague not of hope knowing thanks to people like Ali, RTJ, Boots Riley and RAtM some people atleast know that how the system be (class consciousness you could say) so myself and everyone here has taken the first, admittedly very small step to fixing it.
Also sorry If that made no sense (I know the grammar is fucked) I’m really high tbh
This is one of the greatest and most important songs ever written.
My heart is trembling upon Ali’s verses of truth
Cut down on the pork chops. Do more pushups
Ali's verse punched me right in the gut, no lie
Ali speaks truth everytime he spits.
They save the best for the end
Good to know there are many that feel it
I've always remembered Brother Ali's verse the most. I think his perspective here is just true clarity
It's anger, it's fear, it's love, it's spirit, it's poetry. Mans got an uncommon skill.
1000% true very honest verse
@Nerdy Geek I can ONLY assume this is sarcasm.
“We are sorry for the inconvenience, but this is a revolution.”
― Subcomandante Marcos
One of my great heros, our heros are their enemies
Not bad
“one of the most common tendencies of human nature is that of placing responsibility on some external agency for sins we have committed or mistakes we have made.” MLK
gotta respect the mind of Immortal Technique.
Indeed. Nothin but respect for Immortal Tech. One of the greater freedom fighters of our time.
@@isaboteur2562 amen a true revolutionary of his time, I have insane amounts of respect for this man💯💯
yes real talk but you can't forget and leave out chuck D and public enemy, they were the true older heads who inspired the ones we see now.
@@mistscape8994 Your absolutely right. We cannot forget about the artists who built the foundation for this great genre of truth music. The song from the movie Clockers with Chubb Rock, Masta Ace and Jeru the Damaja is another great one, especially Chubb Rocks verse in the beginning. 'Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers.' If you haven't already, check it out. Legendary track imo.
You think he made more money rapping for a decade-plus or shutting his mouth the last three years. Fuck Tech. Where’s he at now? He quit rapping truth cause everything he used to battle resolved itself?
I love how you get three perspectives on the same reality. Immortal technique beautifully describes a righteous anger. Killer Mike hits it from a pragmatic perspective. Brother Ali comes from a spiritual perspective.
awesomecomment
well put
Yeah that's it, well said.
“Pacifying your citizenry with excess” 👌
Yup. Works very well :) or does it?
THIS NEEDS TO BE RE-RELEASED AND RE-UPLOADED RIGHT DAMN NOW 2020
Heeeeeeell YES, Brother! Today was My BLESSED DAY, TO FIND THIS TRACK! THIS IS ALL TRUTH, WE MUST UNIFY OUR GOD
SELVES!
Yes sir INDEED IF DOMINATED UNDER THIS NATION!!¡¡! WHAT WHAT¡! LOL
Posting right now
You tube won’t let me download!!! FUCK THIS NEW WORLD ORDER
2022 still waiting.
Bro, Brother Ali really killed it. This 3rd verse is a masterpiece.
Mumble rappers pay attention... It's called substance!
YES!!
They can’t handle this pure truth brother, their sees are to busy admiring green IOUs.
Telling a mumble rapper to pay attention to anything other than themselves.... that sounds like blasphemy
You realize that the difficult to understand lyrics on this song have been displayed in the video? If you're going to be a racist asshole, at least try to go for something with actual substance.
Back in my day i had to walk 20 miles through the snow...
"Ask him to remove every blemish from our heart
The greatest threat of harm doesn't come from any bomb
The moment you refuse the human rights for just a few
What happens when that few includes you?"
Damn, that's deep
Brother Ali is no joke, check Mourning in America and Uncle Sam Goddamn if you haven't heard them before.
Brother Ali is the truth
Eamon Short
Honestly I’ll reveal my pleb status here but I’d never heard of Brother Ali before but listening through his stuff now. IT and Killer Mike’s verses get me pumped and full of righteous anger then Brother comes in and makes me realise that’s how the racist shitheads felt after 9/11. Also I don’t posses the music or poetry knowledge to quantify exactly how but something about his lyrics just make me sad but kind of the bitter happy/sad not dissimilar to nostalgia only in this case it’s sadness at realising this is how the system be but a vague not of hope knowing thanks to people like Ali, RTJ, Boots Riley and RAtM some people atleast know that how the system be (class consciousness you could say) so myself and everyone here has taken the first, admittedly very small step to fixing it.
Also sorry If that made no sense (I know the grammar is fucked) honestly, I’m really high
Exactly. MOST whites don't tolerate racism or prejudice. Yet, we are seeing on YT black preachers saying whites are from the devil & deserve extermination & worse elsewhere. I say we meet in public...be respectful & even if you're not? I will be. I don't know who hurt you before or if you're having a bad day & just taking it out on me...Christ really IS in some of us. I don't have much, but my home is refuge for those in need as a handup, not a handout. I will help them get stable, but once they do...what are YOU doing for YOU to rise further than here? My home is full of abused people who just needed kindness & an escape. THAT'S helping your neighbor. I would for anyone, as we are servants here to help each other...if you REALLY have the Lord in your life...you'll combat ANY KIND of hate. Walk OUT of that church preaching the prosperity gospel. Walk out of that church spewing hatred of any kind. Show them there is NO ROOM for IGNORANCE anymore. Anywhere.
Martin niemoller was quo wasstores
that part with Brother Ali is genius lyrics.Everything in one package .
If you watch a interview with Immortal, when he speaks you would think he's a professor of world history. This guy is highly intelligent and has a very sound understanding of the truths of the world. I learn more historical facts by listening to his music and interviews than any of the altered shit they tried teaching(programming) me in school.
Why is it that the most intelligent folks are Marxists?
@@afairworker8451 yes why?
@@afairworker8451Because theyre anti-capitalists. But if they did their homework they would clearly see its not a battle of capitalism vs socialism or country vs country or Christianity vs islam or black vs white its the elite (.001%) vs Mankind, the trillionaires vs earth, GOOD VS EViL... all these artificial genres and their artificial enemies were created by the elite to divide mankind in attempt to conquer us. The sooner everyone realizes this (and its pretty damn obvious) the sooner their reign of terror is over. Youll just never see this announced on the evening news or written in a social studies book.
CHARLES: Not even close, as you had stated, A world history professor doesn't know shit. They only regurgitate what the bankers, kings and church have written down and force fed us to believe. There's a reason why the Vatican has a 50 MILE LONG LIBRARY and no one allowed in it. And if you like Tech check out Wise Intelligent he's even better IMO.
Immortal technique and vinnie Paz been droppin knowledge for years, but cardi b wins album of the year. Ignorance sells
Amen brothers....
" If a law is unjust it is your obligation to break it "
Thomas Jefferson
Civil disobedience. ✊
The best thing about Brother Ali's part, is not his words (and they're the best I've ever seen). But it was his tone and how he executed it. I could sense fear and hurt when he went through his lines. It was as intimate as one can get on the subject matter. This has become one of my favorite songs and I already loved Killer Mike but now that I've been introduced to IT and Brother Ali, I'm hooked for life.
One of the reasons Brother Ali will always stand up to time... is the dude has timeless lyrics but his delivery is on par with being on the hill and having to preach. He got the preacher voice in him, always has. It's why he's a threat because the same cadences and wording that the churches use to draw you in... he's throwing right back in every single song.
KM to BA and IT just bring in another voice of experience of the constant truth word to word of this world.
I’m a old white guy and love this stuff! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Ali's verse makes me cry every time. Every time. Was great reading your comments knowing not the only one who can feel his anguish
@@ripcanadams i am 66 white guy and this song is all truth
Wowww... been a fan of immortal technique & brother Ali for roughly a decade, yet i hadn't heard this song until 5min ago...great collaboration. All artists on this track shed some light on truths tho.. damn...
every time I hear this song. Brother Ali gives me goosebumps at the end.
Same! Even after all these years... "what happens when that few includes you?"
@loaded brush ah yes, the jews are to blame for litterally every problem humanity has ever faced, huh? Open your eyes and realize "the jews" are a scapegoat used by people too lazy or too ignorant to look into the complicated web of currupt organizations really pulling the strings.
Even cries to this.song once! I ain't even American.
Shows how.much relevant these.lads lyrics are, with all.the.civilization we call human.
One day, we will all be awake! Well...whoever's.left anyway!
Most definitely 🔥 💯
Same, I like em all, but I come back for him, hits hard.
Brother Ali's verse... the lyrics and delivery make my eyes get hot every time. The love and sincerity in his voice can't be feigned. Combined all that with these comments, and this wins the internet for me. All of the love
Brother Ali just destroyed everything.
Thanks my brothers
The world needs this message more than ever. Let us untie family. Peace Love
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This song becomes more and more relevant as the years go by.
BROTHA ALI KILLED IT!!!
Ricky James
Brother Ali is my Mentor
He’s pure gifted
FACTS!!!
Murdered it! Per usual! I wish he was the president. Spread love and seek knowledge. Peace.
Yeah, all these dudes killed, but Ali completely slayed! Mass peace! You never hear, "Peace broke out today in....", 'cause it don't. SAD! (FUCK TRUMP ALL DAY!)
Second guy sounds like icecube
Solidarity with all true protesters across the US
You understand that this isn't about protesting right? Its about strapping the fuck up and going to war against the establishment.
Thats what Civil War is, not a fucking protest. Certainly not a fucking peaceful one at that.
Jerahme Coker u understand what needs to be done, sadly everyone else is just looking for acceptance into a system which doesn’t give a fuck about us
@@jerahmecoker374 So what's your specific plan?
I was just watching Guilty of Being White by Minor Threat.
Man, that last verse is so powerful. How eloquent and emotionally descriptive is that!! Even all these years later it is still absolutely relevant to the world we live in. So called "enemies" change, but we know the aggressor stays the same!!
Brother Ali is a beast
Never in history has your music had more merit, technique, love you bro.
Fear nothing! Thats freedom!
fear noone..or what they can do to your body...Fear the One that has the key to heaven and hell and will decide where your soul will go....to fear the Lord..is the beginning of a promising life...
In some places. When you cease to be afraid, it will be the day you die.
Morgan Freeman -
When people are fearful..mistakes are made... ..I guess. Courage must be. ..facing fear.
Man has to stand firm, all the people who allowed these Rascist Racist into their countries, have been massacred, and thats Global. Europeans will never accept they are Europeans living in other Nations countries, and exploiting them thats why they are in Syria Iraq, and Palestine, and ever other Nations outside Europe they are anre not indigenous to these places in the world, Occupation by Force, and Slaughter.
Morgan Freeman so be it what difference will it make on the world
Every verse to this song killed it!!!!! They all killed that so hard.this is so real and beautiful
Homie sounds like Ice cube. The lyrics are what make ANY song worth it’s weight in gold. Beats are good for the trunk. Words feed the mental and empower. Fkn spot on 💯
This type of rap is the climate of this genre
salute
Indeed.
climate or apex?
@@albchu Apex
climax?
"So, certainly if I rage against the machine, my aim was only to clean the germs out of the circuitry!" What a great line!
Immortal technique is one of the greatest heroes of all time proof that you can always make it, the fact that he got everything together while in prison and came out a boss... man is truly an inspiration. Nothing but respect
This track is 🔥🔥🔥. The message was on point!!!
America hasn't had a long term GOOD goal that provides for everyone since WWII
My heart still breaks every single time I listen to this piece of genius!
killer mike got a dope style
Comrade2face killer mike sound like ice cube
Check your RTJ
Killer Mike is like a southern more lyrical Ice Cube
His on the real issues we all have
THIS SONG IS WORTH LISTENING TO
MLK's speeches always bring a tear to my eye. Seeing him seemingly hold back tears while addressing his people, knowing that he is in incredible danger every day of his life, but supressing any feelings that come along with it. His work is not finished. I only hope I'll live to see the day when it is, and that I'll be a part of it, no matter how big or small. We can fix everything, and we have to, otherwise the cycle will never end, the pain caused by America needs to be paid back, with as little bloodshed as possible to show that we can be better. Humanity does not have to be a parasite to the earth and all of its creatures. We can fix everything, I really believe that.
My life is dedicated to the fallen heroes and the preservation of those that haven't left their souls filthy. Now for about the 100th time i will sit silently and honor these men and women who gave their lives in the hope of setting free the slaves of this world.
Brother Ali is so slept on. The message he's pushing is so important, and those lyrics...
" we believe in freedom justice, security , but they are only pure when they're applied universally , certainly if I Rage Against the Machine my aim is only to clean the germs out of the circuitry ".
You know exactly what he's saying yet you could dissect it a million different ways. That line is in the top twenty of all time for me. Maybe top ten. A rapper's message is important to me and brother Ali just embodies everything good, everything positive about a message that could be pushed. It might sound cliche but immortal technique, brother Ali, or people like this are saints, or chosen ones, etc. The type of people who long ago in the past were shamans, or priests, or rabbis, etcetera. I'm not saying they're perfect, or are any better than any of us. They're more in tune that they're alive to have a voice. We're not free, and we have no real say. We're going down a dark road and being told we're in the drivers seat. We need to get this world back into the light of love and compassion. We we all need to realize that most of us want the same things. We need to start working together so we can make the world a better place cuz we have the means to. We have the motive, but those positive changes can't be made because they stand to take away from the people and systems already in power.love you all..
They're pushing a black white divide hard nowadays, and manufacturing outrage. That's why people like George Soros fund black lives matter . You think that demon cares about you? Fuck no there's a bigger picture. Its divide and conquer or my enemies enemies is my friend. The people at the top and run the show, yeah most of them have white skin, but not all of them. They're Saudis, Hispanics, Asian branches. They all set aside they're differences long ago, and they're stirring the pot to make sure we never come together. There's is race targeted oppression... But thats because hella white are asleep and fully trust their government, hella minorities. Whites had/ have more or less showed they'll go with flow and be good little boys, where minorities of all types rebel, come together, and have more reasons to do these things. They're more scared of us/y'all.
I say us/y'all cause in this life I am a white man, but I remember two past, lives one of which I was an African. Believe me or dont and i dont blame you if you dont. I cant give you my experience, and I feel guilty I got these experiences. I'm proud of what my people of that life have become. Hate how we got here, but proud none the less. I can't wait for the day, we all start having epiphanies and realizing what we are and what we're doing here. Sincerely, love you all
“ The greatest threat of harm doesn’t come from any bomb, the MOMENT you refuse to the human right from just a few. What happens that few includes you? CIVIL WAR ”
2024, hits too HARD !!😢
Became even more relevant today/yesterday
This is the message all citizens of the U.S. need to hear and understand and take on board.
We need a part 2 more than ever.
This is the anthem of our generation. 2021
This group should put out an album!!! 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Here after the going to the Minneapolis protests in 2020. These songs just hit different right now.
Yuuup, our nations at war, it’s about to go down and this song has some deeper meaning now....
@Amy Hinton seeing pissed off white folks, protesting with us. I love it. Fuck the system. Fuck the value we put on money. Fuck racists. Fuck all crooked cops.
Word
Prob the new speakers from target
They must rub elbows with the literally "filthy" rich, they knew we'd need these songs.
"More than racism, it's stay in your place-ism,
more people are trapped in practical black face-ism"
That's one of the best lines in rap history.
I individually rock with all these artist so why am I just now coming across this.
I know right. Better late than never.
I was just thinking that.
Who designs the algorithms...
@@DonnieDarko1 I dont know but every one of those names have been in my search multiple times.
Chuck D on the hook was great
Deep...!!! We need more rappers like you brother.....
One of the most powerful songs about todays world
YOWAY 🖤💛❤️
🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
💯✨💘💋😍👻🤩🙃
I have dreamt about this collaboration.
MileHighRonin
Fake news
This song literally brought a tear to my eye. Thats some deep real shit 100%. The last line of this track really hit home. Excellent track my friend. Keep em coming
Immortal technique where you at?!?!?! Your political angle is needed and I want it to be heard!! Come on homie!
negative
@@jasondemnicki6321 Positive
idiot. i dont know much of him but i heared point of no return. this is closer to god then youll ever be @velveteyes79
@velveteyes79 why u say dat...wat u kno bout him...
@velveteyes79 I get it bro..im asking why u say he is. Juz because, or wat...i wondered da same thing so I'd like to know u sayin dat
Just discovered these cats, they come with truths, and relevant social commentary. And the beats are on point👊✌.
Good to have you here :)
Why this doesn't get millions of likes is beyond me. Thank you all for putting the truth out there.
Easily one of the greatest raps ever. Every bar is just absolute fire. No weakness at all. Shit goes hard from start to finish.
"What happens when that few includes you... "
Love IT.
Never thought any one would out perform immortal on a track
Brother Ali is a genius 10/10 verse
Tech Needs to drop some new music.
Ray From L.A middle passage is coming out soon
declan murray soon soon soon we keep hearing
He drop songs every year but not made by himself but with homies around the world, recently he droped a song with a french rapper
Respect to everyone else, but i give this one to brother ali
No doubt, the others were fire but Brother Ali, wow. "We just want to put our heads to the floor and talk to God." Fire, fire, fire!!!!
Me as a Muslim love everybody we are all brothers and should dream of universal peace ❤
100% Brother Ali crushed it. Spat nothing but hard truth.
The best rappers ever in one track? Dope AF. Normally Tech outshines his other rappers, but killer Mike and especially Brother Ali match him word for word and pound for pound. So pounds, brothers and sisters 🤜🏻🤛🏾
I believe god showed brother Martin the truth. And a strengthened him for us to rise! A moses for this day and age,
I think he realized the popular religious tales could be used to unite and liberate, rather divide and enslave. Arguably, the "writing" most responsible for his final speeches being so extremely powerful, relevant, and even radical was the unambiguous death --threat-- promise mailed to his home from the FBI; an extension of the same gov't/corp. establishment which had previously co-opted him to counter the more "dangerous" (read: revolutionary) ideas and movements which had the establishment truly terrified of losing their stranglehold on the people of this country/planet. Martin got shot down when he stood up, and did so fearlessly.
The pantheon of rap right here.
Can we bring this back x10 in this day in age...
I had to listen twice in a row. I still have goosebumps.
It is always remarkable to me that the light of the truth will always find a crack in the walls, of the mental bondage that all Americans are subjected too, to shine through brightly! Much respect for the TRUTH!
Where is our King now when we need him so hard. Love ya, Immortal
Another King would get shot just like the last one was. A movement that relies on local leaders rather than a central figure is the only kind that can survive in America, because the CIA will sabotage and kill anyone they feel sufficiently threatened by.
He won't be showing up for a while yet. He sent me ahead with his whetstone, though. If your sword needs sharpening, feel free to borrow it.
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The Martyr is my all time favorite album. IDK if anyone can ever top it.
We need an actual People’s Army
Sounds mighty communist of you [Incoherent Americanism]
We need to be the leaders we want.
@@dfunited1 Exactly! The elites give up nothing without a struggle from the people
Immortal Technique is a motherfuking beast
The greatest threat of harm doesn't come from any bomb
The moment you refuse the human rights of just a few
What happens when that few includes you?
Still gives me chills years later.
ACAB!!! Check out The Bones and Tubs Podcast!!!
Brilliant song. Powerful message 🙌
No more divide n concur.. .no labels groups genres ....fight the real enemy....join the ressistance
I don't know how I slept on this is some real talk shit we got to stop letting the 1% use divide and conquer to implement their evil systems!!
Still 100% relevant in 2019.
200% relevant in 2020
It gets even more relevant as time passes by, commenting this in 2022.
Underrated masterpiece from the underground
I always get goosebumps with Ali last verse...
Its not us vs. them, it's good vs. evil.
Theres no such thing as abject morality. Morales are 100% subjective.
@@Legitpenguins99 There is such a thing as choosing your own subjective morality over your own self desires. A mans soul knows.
If you dont, I fear for you and fear your potential.
*For the soul of a Nation we fight for the Future of our Civilization*
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God Bless them All
"" STAY IN PLACISM""
🙁
@@DonnieDarko1 lol 1) i have a friend donnie darko, well 2 really
2) what i meant was that particular lyric made me think of the expression " shelter in place" - a ' covid" era expression...i tend to think on levels ....😐
@@juniperabbott2614 I was thinking the same thing. It seems like same result, different tactic
I can't believe I missed this song 4 years ago. But damn glad I found it...shit hard AF. & more relevant than ever
The struggle has never been greater then right now.
"If we really run the streets, we should really end war" speak.
Who’s still listening to this in 2021