Description
Vinyl packaging includes a custom-built slash case with an illustrated flag, a 12" full-color jacket housing tri-color red/white/blue galaxy effect 2xLP vinyl, printed record sleeves and a 4-panel lyric booklet. Orders will receive an instant digital download of the full album.
Originally released in 2012 following unprecedented changes in the music industry, Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color found Brother Ali reborn and rejuvenated. Teaming up with famed platinum-selling producer Jake One (Drake, J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa, MF DOOM), Brother Ali was prepared to tell the American story from a very different viewpoint. Inspired by his first trip to Mecca, the 2011 uprisings in the Middle East, and the Occupy movements that were building steam worldwide, Ali linked with Jake during a two-month sabbatical in Seattle to create this brave new phase in his remarkable discography. The album presented a scathingly honest critique of America and its many flaws while simultaneously presenting a hopeful outlook for the future and its possibilities. At a time when many felt powerless against an overreaching government with all its militarist and corporate interests, Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color provided the voice of a critical American consciousness, as well as a beacon of hope for those that hold fast to its ideals and potential.
In honor of its 10th anniversary, we're excited to present this limited edition vinyl offering for Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color, with a newly redesigned packaging and layout that features an illustrated slipcase cover, decorated record sleeves, red/white/blue galaxy effect 2xLP vinyl, and a 4-page full-size insert containing lyrics for the entire album.
Tracklist:
A1 Letter To My Countrymen Featuring – Dr. Cornel West
A2 Only Life I Know
A3 Stop The Press
B1 Mourning In America
B2 Gather Round Featuring – Amir Sulaiman
B3 Work Everyday
C1 Need A Knot
C2 Won More Hit
C3 Say Amen
C4 Fajr
D1 Namesake
D2 All You Need
D3 My Beloved Featuring – Choklate, Tone Trezure
D4 Singing This Song
