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Brother Ali
Unique in the world of hip-hop as both an albino and a devout Muslim, Brother
Ali's personal, worldly and politically-charged rhymes made him an important,
pioneering force on the independent rap scene in the US. Born Jason Newman in
Madison, Wisconsin, he started rapping at eight-years-old and converted to Islam
at 15 after visiting Malaysia where he studied a liberal, global vision of the
religion. He was married with a son at 17, but got his break when underground
DIY label Rhymesayers Entertainment took a liking to his demo tape and released
a cassette album 'Rites of Passage...
