Immortal Technique on The Travelers Podcast with Brother Ali

Starts around 20:00

Man you just keep blessing us, Technique was the first rapper to show me a side of rap that wasn't just materialistic/violent/ drug glamorizing nonsense. His song Peruvian Coke is still something I use in my Civics class to help my students understand how the war on drugs works, and how it traps people like them without actually allowing them to reap the biggest benefits of the illegal drug trade. HIs music spoke directly to me as a young teenager angry about the useless wars our nation was getting involved in, and disillusioned with all the American mythology my history classes had taught me up to that point.

Tech changed my life and I don’t say that shit lightly. As a kid who came from Eastern Europe to the West Coast when I first heard the two volumes it rearranged my perspective on life. We drove from San Diego last weekend to see him in Santa Ana and it was a night I will never forget. That man helped guide me and opened alot of doors for my mind as a youth. Thank you Ali for having this honest and warrior spirited brother on your platform and thank you Tech for always being the guiding light. This man was the KRS One and Chuck D of my generation. It was an honor to sing every song bar for bar with Tech from the crowd. Never let the fire go out. 😊

One of the best shows I ever saw was Brother Ali and Immortal Technique. It was at a small venue in Indianapolis called the Blue Bird. Intimate setting and the show was amazing! What made it all that much more memorable was on the way to exit the building, along with merchandise tables were the men themselves. Tech has the most menacing appearance until you speak to him. Both Ali and Tech shook my hand, took pictures, signed the merchandise. Two of the most humble, intelligent men who have amazing hearts that shine throughout. Ali was masterful on stage and can’t wait for him to tour near me again. My son and I have seen Tech twice and Felipa (how he introduced himself to my son) was 14 at the time. He asked my son what he wanted to be when he got older. My son stated “ I don’t know”. He proceeded to tell my son he saw greatness in him and that whatever path he chose, he knew it would be amazing. Hearing someone water your seed in a way that motivates them is unconditional love in my eyes. It’s good to see great men do great things. Thank you Brother Ali

1:21:47 On The Middle Passage

Two amazing souls that still give me hope in this world. Thank you Ali and Technique.

I love both of your guy's music.
Tell Tech to drop the GOD DAMMED ALBUM ALREADY!

Much Love & Respect 🙏

I personally think The Martyr is one of the most important hiphop records ever made. Both Brother Ali and Immortal Technique are truly 2 of the best things to ever happen to hiphop. Thank you both.

Super stoked for this, great Thanks and Blessings to both of you 🌞

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh such a wonderful day, the day i discovered this podcast.

Brother Ali and Immortal Technique are 2 artists that really inspired me to rap@! You can definitely hear both their influences in my early records.. so dope to see them conversing like this!!!

thank you

Again, Ali brings on one of my of favorite artists & a very early voice (for those of us in our 30's at least) promoting working class movements/class struggle. Cant wait to listen to this later tonight after work. Much love.

Yeahhhhhhh Tech is on the pod!!! Finally!!!

Two great men setting a great example.

only other person we need is KRS
thank you brother.

You have truly blessed us with this one brother. Had to click on the moment I saw this. Been hoping for this collab for a very long time 💪🏽 Thank you Ali.

The one two punch! You both have a plethora of knowledge and your way with words is impactful… Your boys music transcends time!!

Podcast starts at 20mins in.

Maaaan! I’ve been waiting for this one. Much love!

All of these artists changed my perspective on life humanity and government. Im grateful for having your music introduced to me at 11 years old.

At certain points I was crying, laughing, and deep in thought. It was so beautiful to hear you brothers speaking. Thank you 🙏🏼

The best podcast online! Two phenomenal artists and people having an amazing conversation. Thank you so much Brother Ali 💯💯
As-Salaam Alakium

I hope you are well brother Ali wherever you are. Love you in Allah my brother.

I love Technique, I miss him and in these times, he would have so much ammo to make new music. Thanks for having him on, he's not only technique, he is very unique and he has touched my heart with his Art. He pointed me to change aspects of my world view. I Love this dude ❤

respect from italy 🔥💣👊🎙🔝

I can't wait to listen to this interview.
Thank you, Ali
MashaAllah.

Shalom Salaam Peace
Love this episode and the channel.

Beautiful!

INMORTAL TECHNIQUE IS ALWAYS HELPING OUT THE PEOPLE, LIKE DURING THE QUARANTINE.

What a legendary conversation

I just gotta say,you are an amazing artist,and truly inspiring in many different aspects in my life personally,you and the Ryhmesayers,really changed my life and helped me to grow to be the younge adult and still growing lol but much love and respect to all thank you

Immortal Technique stayed to meet with everybody who wanted to meet him at a show I went to, he was really patient and focused on interacting with people

Almost a year later and this conversation is more relevant than ever today. Immortal Tech is the truth!

Absolutely, everything we say or want to change for the Good; we must each individually put into action, it starts with us.

You have a gift that you share with us. We appreciate you & what you do to spread love. May Allah always & continue to bless you.

I love this podcast. It’s always such a beautiful conversation.

I have a deep admiration for both of these artists, blessed to have this conversation available 🙏

I've been waiting for that new album, I'm patient though as a big Jay Elec fan! 😁😁😁😁🧘🏻‍♂👁🍵🎤💎🕊🙏🏻🫡
cheers

Amazing thank you guys. Much love

Assalamualaikum brother Ali

Wow! All love! Got to give!

Thank you for this you both are so important to hip hop no?

long winter lyrics give chills. every single time.

God bless you my brothers, respect and love.

This is brilliant in so many ways. Thanks and blessings 🙏

Wa'a'salaam Aleikum, Respect and Gratitude to both of you for your many years of bravery and tenacity in sharing knowledge and truth, especially when said information is being actively suppressed. This was so incredible to hear you both speak, being a fan of Vinnie Paz led me to Immortal Technique and then to Brother Ali. I have learned so much and been given direction to so many topics of study in that process and can't thank the three of you adequately. Don't even get me started on how much I have been inspired and enjoyed the music, y'all are emcees that have elevated the artform artfully. Thank You so much for sharing The Long Winter, Tech. Your bars always seem to hit me right when i need to hear real at that precise angle to let some light in...I know for a fact that your words ease people's pain, It's a blessing. I have recurring dreams where most of the bright souls i miss terribly, they're just like these happy skeletal versions of themselves and they're having a huge party six feet down and they'll be like, where's Jonny? Like I'm late to the party...it's surreal but it feels so good to hear their voices. I've been trying to learn how to grieve and to understand the healing inherent in the transformative properties of human emotions, like turning grief/sadness/depression first into rage and then channeling the rage to fuel artistic or other positive endeavours, which ideally would result in joy or inspiration in other people and lead them closer to contentment, atonement, or fulfillment...It's a process and a work in progress. Survivor's guilt just weighs so heavy at times, it's hard to live in the understanding that it's actually a gift from the creator to feel these strong emotions, they all come from and ultimately once again become pure love. I pray that both of your burdens of grief are lessened by your artistic processes, the sharing of those emotions through your music, that brings so much light and beneficial energy to all those who hear and internalize your lyrics. I and so many others look up to you and hold you in the highest regard, I wish that I could adequately express my gratitude. Y'all bring beauty from pain. This podcast is so ill, consistently so. Much Love

I overstand not making more vinyls when you said it would be a limited edition, but there is a difference between first and second editions, especially when one is hand numbered.
No one would consider you dishonest to do subsequent editions after a limited and numbered first edition, nor would it make that first edition less collectable.

Victims a purest mentality. Man that hit hard a lot of us in underground and Indy rap early that hurt all of us . Peace to Tech and thank you brother Ali for bringing tech.

Listen, that was a whole class session. "...there is no time limit on art.." 💎Thank you both for it all, masha'Allah.

The story of Young Walid avenging his brother brings tears to me.

I found your channel because of immortal technique I’m so happy for both. Great channel. Great guest. We miss him I hope to hear more from him in the future
Peace from Ireland 🇮🇪 ✌🏼

I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR HIS NEW MUSIC.! SO GLAD ALI ASKED HIM ABOUT THIS! I've been wondering for a long time, about what is going on. I'll be patiently waiting, you can't rush perfection.

Respect to brother Ali my mann!👊🙏 I will enjoy this podcast thankyou😎✌️.

This conversation gives me hope for the future

Great Podcast gentleman !! Could we get MATISYAHU on an episode !!!!!🤘👀🙏 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Middle passage is going to be 🔥

May Allah Bless you with the openings with the salawat brother ali! ❤

Brother Ali is the new Marc Maron of the Podcast world! It's like the torch was spiritually passed on to you to bring some of these great artists/activists to the forefront and get into what makes them tick, great job man!

Keep doing your thing, Brother Ali. Love and respect from Connecticut.

First time listening your podcast ali! Always loved immortal, always loved you! Peace and thanks for the information really insightful

hes deep

this is what eloquence sounds like, all their thoughts and ideas.

Brotha Ali. Youre tha man!

alhamdulillah

Brother this is really a great episode
Tech is one of the last real Mc’s including you, Ra Da Rugged Man
Evindence etc.

Great conversation.

Great conversation. You both are such an inspiration ❤

havent heard from tech in awhile, life.. thanks Ali love your music

I'm happily surprised. RUclips buried this gem

I imagine brother Ali is on middle passage if immortal technique decides to release album

Thank you for this interview @brotherali! Found your work through tech thanks to civil war.

Thank you for another banger!!!
Keep teaching my friend ❤

Dope dope interview!!

1:40:00 Bbbrrrooooooo...talk about an "I've been to the mountaintop!" moment. Muchisimo respeto, mi hermano. 🙏🏽

Ali didn't have to say nothing and Tech got ultra-animated. Ali's like "bro you're funny" and Tech's like "LET ME TELL YOU THE HISTORY OF BATTLE RAPS AND HOW FUCKED UP THIS SHIT IS! AND ABOUT MY ORIGAMI ZOO IN PRISON!" Awesome shit

Ahahahhhahah!!!!! So exciting best thing feeding my soul!!!!
Immortal Technique - I love your art. I’ll listen to your love song on my 30 mins drive in repeat and get chills throughout. You make me want to believe ❤ ❤ ❤. And then I rocked your albums I and II well do a landscape job to raise funds for my trip to the motherland! Your don’t need me to tell you or say it… Your quality and talent is unrivaled!
I may be behind or requesting out of pocket but can we get a reading list from you sometime. I would love to come from Immortal Technique learning linage ❤
Brother Ali!!!!!! Brother Ali!!!!!! Aaahhhh this episode is my #1 fan girl episode 🎉
Truth feels so filling when am in it! Listen to you guys converse make me know… ❤❤❤ so much love and
Maya

I hope i dont offend anyone. What did Brother Ali say at the beginning?
I'm a huge fan of Brother Ali and Immortal Technique

That beginning beat go hard

“Mumble rap” is the hardcore/screamo of rock

Immortal you doing anything back in Peru? Or anywhere in South or Central America.

✨ 🌏NE PLANET ✨🌎NE PEOPLES ✨🌍NE PHUTURE ❤

The beat is 💯

Harlem's most iconic underground, peaceful warrior. Immortal Technique!

R.I.P Eyedea❣️

Brother Ali, What song is the one that comes around minute 42:24 from?

Wish it was visual podcast

This is so dope. ❤

I ain’t heard the name A Butter since Lyricists Lounge vol 1. Wasn’t there a track with him and someone named Matrix on there?

DOPE INTERVIEW, MY BROTHER. MUCH SUCCESS TO YOU. #SALUTE

The greatest rapper of all time is immortal technique.

What would the intro translate to?

Can somebody please type out the Arabic that's being said in the intro I wanna be able to read the words he's speaking

Brother i met you once, the first time you cane to the prince of wales in Melbourne Australia... I don't know if you remember... I was so bkessed, my mate gave me the heads up that you were coming out... I had a whole minute with you before everyone else came and you were swamped... Im fighting upper management/AI IT seems... I cant explain only to say i am Ae2... That's what i called myself when i was the most pathetic graffiti artist ever... It didn't even mean anything i just liked how the charachters looked... I'm not the seven even tough I'm suppose to be, i have to settle for the five. Words are cheap... What's the best way to contact you please? I'll quote my late father... Rest his beautiful tormented soul! "The natives are hostile".... I will give you more context ... God Allah Ptah bless you 🙏 thank you

50:00 god this is rough cause I'm pretty sure since this interview Tech lost a cousin in a similar fashion. killed by essentailly a petty criminal

West coast merch game 🔥 blame srh and kottonmouth kings the 'rap game merch empire they had on lock down

How to cope with fear?

Tech starts interview 20 mins in.

✌🏼😇