I’d been wondering why Brother Ali’s, Rope-A-Dope, elicited so little buzz from net-denizens, until cursory research revealed that it’s an odds-and-sods comp, rather than an official mixtape. That said, it’s a highly listenable, if not poorly sequenced collection of Ali rarities that you’ll want if you’re into bald, albino, Twin Cities rappers. Personally, I prefer, MC St. Pale Paul, but that’s just me.
Posted below (in addition to a ZIP D/L link) are my favorite cuts from the tape, culled from Ali’s work on the Jake One album and the Benzi & 10Deep jaunt. Both collaborations show and prove that despite his indieground roots, Ali’s Pharoahe Monch-lite flow can match up with any of the Fader’s finest. Also, note the subtle Rawss jab on the Wale collab.
Download:
MP3: Brother Ali ft. Freeway-“The Truth”
MP3: Brother Ali ft. Wale-“2nd Time Around”
MP3: Brother Ali ft. Slug & YZ-“Did I Ever”
ZIP: Brother Ali-The Rope-A-Dope (Left-Click)
