Brother Ali: Blood On Beats: How To Die Writing A Song

About Session

Dive into the world of songwriting with one of Hip Hop’s most prolific and insightful lyricists. Brother Ali will discuss how building a strong artistic practice can help us to explore parts of ourselves that are kept hidden, even from us. Learn how Ali views the roles of the Ego, Soul, Heart, and Intellect as pushing and pulling on our ability to be honest with ourselves. We'll look at the specific techniques that this highly respected MC uses to invite inspiration, jumpstart new song ideas, and defeat writer's block. This talk will center around making music, but many of its lessons can be applied to any craft that requires creativity