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Professor A.L.I.

- Bay Area, CA Hip Hop

Professor A.L.I.

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Members: Professor A.L.I. aka Black Steven

Sounds Like: Blue Scholars, Lupe Fiasco, The Roots, BLITZ the AMBASSADOR, Zion I Crew

Label: 12 Recordz

Manager: K.B.

Bio: Professor A.L.I. is a Bay Area based, politically & socially conscious hip-hop artist who explores global issues from vantage points of both rage and hope. He accomplishes this by taking on the persona of ‘Black Steven’ channeling the anger felt by victims of worldwide oppression, yet leaves the... See Full Bio

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: We will build around the spirit of our dead brother

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"The song explores the intersection of three Abrahamic faiths in the personage of Jesus and from the vantage point of both history and the Holy Bible. The collaboration with the lyrically gifted, East Coast legend, Shabazz was a natural fit..."

— Press Release, Hip-Hop Realm.com

"Will the world as we know it end on 12/12/12... if so we hope for the better. This song [40 Days And 40 Nights by Professor A.L.I.] is dedicated to the coming messiah and to the meek who shall inherit this earth."

— Anonymous, Thizzler

"In a day and age where hip-hop has become music which degrades women and speaks to the abuse of drugs and alcohol it is refreshing to hear two positive M.C.’s speak on an issue of liberty and equity that effects millions half way across the globe."

— Yodee, Hip Hop Press

"He is a forward-thinking artist of the first order"

— Hal Bergold, Afropop

"Raekwon, Blitz and I have the same goal to tell a story to change the lives of youth growing up in the West so they can come to realize the events that put them in the situation they are currently in."-- Professor A.L.I.

— Zenaida, Museke

““Hip-Hop started in Africa, with the griot, the storytellers who told life-changing moral lessons in rhyme,” says Professor A.L.I. ”

““Things Fall Apart”takes its name from the seminal work by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe and is the latest single to drop off of the critically acclaimed, globally conscious, solo debut, hip-hop album ‘Carbon Cycle Diaries’ by Professor A.L.I. ”

— Brainstormlive.com

“Watch the ‘Black Steven Speaks’ video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC2UfICi0j8”

— RareHipHop.com

"Both Professor A.L.I. and Canibus who proceed to lyrically lacerate haters of all kinds"

— NA, Hip Hop Press

"I think where I differ is that I keep both a human focus, but an overall global feel. The earth is at the heart of the question; it is after-all why I call my solo debut the ‘Carbon Cycle Diaries’."

— Zaufishan, ILLUME Magazine

"[Carbon Cycle Diaries] is an integral part of the revolutionary network of real hip-hop"

— beautyandtheeast, Beauty And The East

"I didn’t set out to promote a specific theme, I was just trying to tell a story to inspire my fellow Muslims to save our planet – not just from Global Warming or pollution but all forms of epidemics and oppression."

— Zaufishan, Green Prophet

““Carbon Cycle Diaries” documents the journey of Professor A.L.I. in this realm, as he travels through the globe and assesses the issues that plague our planet.”

— J.R. , San Francisco Bay View

“Professor A.L.I. returns to graduate alma-mater for special interview and album release show”

— Dylan Stanton, KDVS

"Professor A.L.I. follows up his work with the group Stormshadowz and the critically acclaimed, award winning music video, 'Malcolm X' with the 20-song solo debut, ' Carbon Cycle Diaries'"

— Anonymous, Topix

“New Genre: Islamic Eco-Rap Created By Professor A.L.I.’s ‘Carbon Cycle Diaries’”

— Anonymous, Hip Hop Press

"I was able to delve into the mind of A.L.I. and gather a glimpse of what is behind his music."

— K. Booker, 'Exclusive Interview with Professor A.L.I.' --Complicated Mathematician BLOG

“Professor A.L.I. addresses the Tamil Genocide & Diapsora, the Global Hip-Hop Movement and the controversial topic of Islam & Music on KPFA's BLOCK REPORT with the the Minister of Information J.R.”

“Financial Market, Online review profiles Professor A.L.I.'s recent single release.”

— Anonymous, Financial Content

“Silobreaker Entertainment profiles Professor A.L.I.'s work with the Tamil Diaspora and Genocide on his recent release "Forest of Symbols"”

— silobreaker, silobreaker

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