Brother Ali

From Madison, WI

"Brother Ali (Ali Douglas Newman) is a rapper and community activist from Madison, Wisconsin, signed to Minneapolis-based Rhymesayers Entertainment. His albums The Undisputed Truth (2007), Us (2009), and Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color (2012) all charted on the Billboard 200 and drew strong critical responses. He frequently performs with longtime collaborator DJ Abilities.

From Minneapolis, Minnesota

Gregory Keltgen, performing as DJ Abilities, is a Minneapolis turntablist and producer signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. He co-founded Eyedea & Abilities alongside the late rapper Eyedea, and is a member of 1200 Hobos and the duo Semi.Official with I Self Devine. He has also been a member of Atmosphere. He holds two regional DJ championship titles for the Midwest.