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New Brother Ali Video "Breakin' Dawn" Is Epic

Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010

Brother Ali is back to doing what he does best; making hip-hop music with some substance. His newest album, Us delves into the deep issues of the human condition; the strengths and flaws that make us all human. “Breakin’ Dawn” is the second official video from the album, which was released September 22, 2009. The video is an epic five-minute tale, beautifully drawn by animators Rob Engle, Dave Irion, and Evan Sheldon. You can also find Brother Ali on the “How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour” with The Grouch, Eligh, and Los Rakas.



  
12.01 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
12.02 - San Diego, CA @ Soundwave
12.03 - Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
12.04 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre
12.05 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
12.06 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
12.07 - Salt Lake City @ Urban Lounge
12.08 - Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
12.10 - Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo
12.11 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
12.12 - Bend, OR @ Domino Room
12.14 - Sacramento, CA @ Empire
12.15 - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
12.16 - Oakland, CA @ New Parish
12.17 - Santa Clara, CA @ Avalon
12.18 - Visalia, CA @ Cellar Door
12.19 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew

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