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“‘Sensitive’ deals with the reality that artists are often times faced with self doubt and a deep sense that the world isn’t hearing us as we’d like to be heard. This one was made at a time when I’d taken too long to release new music, had medical trouble with my voice and felt like I’d alienated fans with my political statements. Typical ‘tortured artist’ vibe that not many people talk about in Hip-Hop, but we all experience it on one level or another.”
–Brother Ali
Direction, Camera and Editing by: Dave Wilson.
Grip, Electric and Script Supervision by: Sumiera Abou-Nasr.
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Thank you Brother Ali and all involved in making this music video. It was so vulnerable and honest, it made me cry. You always evoke emotions when I listen to you. To me that is the sign of a true artist. Much love❣
Back for more food for my soul. Thanks for 18 years of peace and harmony Brother Ali. I bought shadows on the sun when it was released and man. I’ve grown right along with you. Much love to you. And to all your fans. We love you.
It was your unbelievable skill on the mic that made me pay attention. It was your political views that made me come back for more. Ali…one of the greatest.
For real I know you said in the song and people be hitting love talking about how much your songs me to them. Before real late hits home Play I remember being hungry needing groceries I'm just glad I have grandparents that came through my time of need. I could not imagine not having anyone to ask for a helping hand. Please keep making songs means the world to some people.
We will never see another Brother Ali. Ever. This man is a walking legend. I promise you he will be appreciated so much more in our later years than now. Even though we need his message now, we're just not ready to listen.
Terrible
Bro you have a gift I may be nobody to you but you do help people with their day week or life
Thank you Brother Ali and all involved in making this music video. It was so vulnerable and honest, it made me cry. You always evoke emotions when I listen to you. To me that is the sign of a true artist. Much love❣
Back for more food for my soul. Thanks for 18 years of peace and harmony Brother Ali. I bought shadows on the sun when it was released and man. I’ve grown right along with you. Much love to you. And to all your fans. We love you.
Hands down the Greatest MC to walk the planet.
Man that studio is awesome damn!
From the UK so I don’t really know the game but id love to hear a Brother Ali – Vinnie Paz colab, 2 of the best Ive heard to do it.
1st time I listened to him when he did the one song with moral technique
The message is impeccable.
Seven shows a week for like five years…….that sounds pretty fukk8n unlikely to me….
It was your unbelievable skill on the mic that made me pay attention. It was your political views that made me come back for more. Ali…one of the greatest.
DOPE!!!
that joint got awk fast…
Bro please never stop making music. There are people that appreciate your music more than you know.
This song made me cry, Brother A. Thank you for this piece of art.
i listen to this when i feel like im going to quit making music. it always inspires me to keep on trying. <3
Sensitive
Brother Ali
To the beat y'all
(Check this out)
(This announcement I'm about to make is very important)
Yes
(Now listen)
(Keep in my mind that I'm an artist)
(And I'm sensitive about my shit)
To the beat y'all
(Sensitive about my shit)
Can't believe I'm still doing this
I thought my political views might have ruined this
I figured you might've moved on to these newer kids
My extra, extended hiatuses
Who would've thought you woulda let me get away with this?
I mean, no one's waiting to see what an aging hater thinks
I kinda wanted to be finished
I didn't wanna pull my heart out, let you see in it
I just wanna grow privately, be free a minute
Plus my soul don't always have peace within it
I tell the truth, but I can see that I'm conceded with it
I make a whole lot of mistakes, please don't be offended
I used to have this recurring nightmare
I'm on stage with the whole city inside here
I start choking and my lungs won't provide air
Then I dropped an album, they reacted to it and
Started selling out First Avenue
Now all the bad dreams I have are that you no longer care for dude
That's right
(Sensitive about my shit)
(Keep in my mind that I'm an artist)
(And I'm sensitive about my shit) Say that then
(Sensitive about my shit)
I love rappers with the big voices
They put the power in their lyrics so you live for it
And spit it boisterous, the ignorant can't ignore it
I put the preacher's style in my delivery
And I remember vividly somebody Tweeted Chuck D
And asked him who the best voices are, and he mentioned me
I did seven shows a week for like five years
And used to scream on that mic to make it sound clearer
Now I'm staring down my most profound fear
Started catching up with my vocal chords
I'm not so sure that I should perform no more
Back on my mind, wonder what you're applauding for?
Feel like the wrestler
(Sensitive about my shit)
(Keep in my mind that I'm an artist) Yes ma'am
(And I'm sensitive about my shit)
(Sensitive about my shit)
Huh, flying to New York to do some press
I just imagine that these people won't be too impressed
The loot he getting all at once is how they view success
But then the writer's like, "Brother Ali, sir
I've been so excited just for writing this feature"
He asking all these dope questions and did his research
And then I meet the editor and staff
And everybody got their cell phone camera to flash
And a story about how my music helped 'em in the past
I gotta ask y'all a honest question:
I mean, I'm beyond honored by this warm reception
But since you got respect and an obvious connection
And every time you bless us with the tiniest little speck
Of an online mention, our fans all shower you with affection
And just blow up your comment section
Well, what the hell, I mean I ain't complaining
But, how come you don't place us in the hip-hop conversation?
They just look back with blank faces
That joint got awkward fast
(Sensitive about my shit)
(Keep in my mind that I'm an artist)
(And I'm sensitive about my shit)
(Sensitive about my shit)
Thank you for making that feel good/reflection/be better music
"My extra, extended hiatuses.
Who would've thought you woulda let me get away with this?
I mean, no one's waiting to see what an aging hater thinks"
I appreciate what you do Ali. You have a unbelievable talent. Keep op the great work. Live from canada
For real I know you said in the song and people be hitting love talking about how much your songs me to them. Before real late hits home Play I remember being hungry needing groceries I'm just glad I have grandparents that came through my time of need. I could not imagine not having anyone to ask for a helping hand. Please keep making songs means the world to some people.
Brother Ali were you go .. where you at
so why doesnt he run for president again????????
oh yeahyeahyeah……he wouldnt kill them…..he would kill IT
The Brother Ali. This still fills me with love.
Brother Ali the one and only
He is one of the most humble, intelligent, and articulate mcees out there
Wonder what Ms Badu was thought about this one?
We will never see another Brother Ali. Ever. This man is a walking legend. I promise you he will be appreciated so much more in our later years than now. Even though we need his message now, we're just not ready to listen.
Thank you
Good Morning. His Star is in Mourning and I am shining w his love for everyone who has eyes 2 see here in the land of the Grand Stage!
Anyone else notice Ali watchin Apathy on the freestyle track? Apathy, celph, ruggee man and bro ali all day..
Bro Ali I love you bro.. Since 2010…
Waiting for the BLM idiots sayin Ali,Apathy,RA Rugged man and Celph are appropriating… Haha pathetic
Ali always been a dope emcee
EVERY MORNING AS I FIND MY WAY IN AND OUT OF NAVIGATOR 4 CHILDREN WE R THE SOLUTION!!!!!
Brother Ali helps me be sensitive
Ali- you changed my life. Shadows on the Sun. Blood on Beats. Be You Always
Struck Gold!