Rhymesayers’ hip-hop polemicist Brother Ali announces an crude demo-tape style release catered to his closest followers.

The record’s begins with that dim-lit cabaret feel, out of tune piano and small-time theatrics, before eventually stepping on the gas. Brother Ali offers his own minceless promo:

As we embark on the War And Peace Tour with my brother, Immortal Technique, I’m excited to release a new musical project. “Left In The Deck” is a collection of 10 raw, grimy recordings made in basements and hotel rooms around the world. This demo-tape style release was produced entirely by Jake One. It hasn’t been polished up for the market or cleaned for the radio. These songs were left in their original demo form and are intended only for my family of direct supporters. The beats are grimy and I feel like this is some of the best rhyming I’ve ever captured on tape. I want to release this directly to you.

You can stream the entire half-hour slam below. Patrons of the War And Peace Tour will receive a digital download of the album for free with the purchase of any Brother Ali shirt. You can also pre-order a shirt/digital combo via Fifth Element.

Left In The Deck
Side A
01. Dial Tone
02. Grandma And Them
03. Digital Age
04. Never Stoppin’
05. Not A Day Goes By
Side B
06. Well Okay
07. Steerange
08. Phantom Of The Opera
09. Rapper Thing
10. Devil’s Arms