Brother Ali - Own Light (What Hearts Are For) [Official Video]

"Very excited to present the video for Own Light, produced by my friend Dave Wilson. It was filmed in the Pacific Northwest and is dedicated to our recently departed brother and mentor, Jonathan Moore. Thank you to everyone who took part in this project and special thanks to Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah for the introduction and inspiration." --Brother Ali

All The Beauty In This Whole Life drops May 5th.

Song:
Written by Brother Ali
Produced by ANT

Intro & Inspiration by Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah

Video:
Writer, Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor: Dave Wilson
Producer, AD, Gaffer, Post Production Supervisor: Gregory Evans
Producer, AC, Grip: Shaun Hamilton
Visual Effects: Nallely Arreola
Color: Keegan Holdt

Associate Producers:
Lissette Rodriguez
Wes Englebach
Renee Eddy

Principle Cast:
Kahara Hodges
Martin Sensmeier
Bri Larson
Tazbah Chavez
Jennifer Moore
Lina Wilson
Dale Hawkins
Eloise Pezzner
Sally Kay
Yasmine Elbaradie
Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
Dave Wilson
Theron Fryberg
Kelsi Umeko
Kiyo Mcgann
Emery Carl
Benjamin Shabazz
Alicia Sixtos
Veronica Sixtos
Brandon Poller
Amanya Maloba
Janice Ibarra
Markel Uriu
Sumeya Adem
Gregory Evans
Ava Holmes
Renee Eddy
Melany Bell
Annie Tran
Sacred Water
Lo Williams
Lynda Gresham
Boka Kouyate
Manimou Camara
Gnaköe Camara
Ruby Kotovic

Special thanks:
Tom Miller
Enrique Ortega
Aaron Mathess
Robert Wilson
Bethany Yellowtail
Tenika Fryberg
Conan Gale
Michael Kleven
Doug Vann
Harvey Ward Van Allen
Apple
Cindy Tran
Kim, Ben and Gus Kotovic
Lynda Gresham
Atammayataram Buddhist Temple
Marissa Baratian
Capoeira Malês and Mestre Curisco

[Kddkanuck]

I don't care who you are. If you read this, I love you.

[infiniterippleshypnosismed]

My 6 year old autistic son just requested this song while we were driving in the car and "never learn" ended. An upbeat pop type song came on and he said "what hearts are for!" I couldn't understand him at first over the music and a/c in the car but he was determined to get me to turn it on lol

I've had a few of your songs on my driving Playlist for a couple months now and I always see him in the back very focused and intently listening to the lyrics, sometimes mouthing the words. 🥰

One time "Us" was playing and I switched it because I had just listened to it just before picking him up and he insisted that I put it back on. 😊

You and Jason Mraz he loves and always talks about the messages in the songs afterwards. He can feel the heart! 🥰

I love bumping good lord and fresh air while cruising too, they always put me in a good mood 😊

Thank you for your music. I love being able to share meaningful music with my little ones and help instill positive messages through song. 💖

[klstadt]

Among the most impactful things I've ever heard.

[james]

I found you when I was attempting to express to juveniles how rapp can be positive and touch hearts. I truly thank God for artist like yourself. P.S. JUST DISCOVERED.

[smngvncnt]

"Nothing that I own owns me so I'm so free". Damn, that line hits so deep when you think about how we're caught up in materialism.

[richardrivera]

This should be a message for all races, religions, and creeds.

[TheTekEffect]

You ain't gotta get me lit. I got my own Light!

[ValhallaBeckons]

I love this song, and I love Brother Ali. THIS is what it's all about. To everyone listening and looking: I love you all. We can make a difference, but only together as one.

[BerakaMusic]

As the rapper and christian that I am, I love and respect to Brother Ali a lot. Ever since I discovered his message and thematic I support it. This is what hip-hop should be. RESPECT and LOVE.

[Robhim]

“You’re not using your heart for what’s hearts are for” that’s deep y’all

[williamgorman]

6 years later and this song is needed more than ever!

[MrWobbles]

Literally crying listening to this and no idea why, one of my favorite rappers. Brother Ali, welcome back man

[jeffreedweed]

While the radio plays garbage.... great music that truly speaks. Greatness. Long live conscious music. Thanks for this Brother

[Corbsplaylist]

I heard this song in the very beginning of my recovery and 4 years later I share it with my patients as a message of hope and recovery for them! It always hits exactly as I believe it was meant to. Thank you Brother for sharing your soul and light with the world. WE DO RECOVER! ❤

[agrlockwd]

I’ve been listening to RATM because of horrific events happening at present. I realized I needed music that’s on a high vibration! 💪🏼❤️🕊️🌏

[kylemccormack]

Brother Ali taught me what good, noble Islam looks like.

[hannahbrown]

"...if it were opened up, it would blind the world..." True, beautiful, and moving words to live by.

[aguilarjosuea]

Thank you very much Brother Ali you are the greatest beautiful music thank you 😊✌️🙏❤️🔥🔥🎵🎶🎧💯🌎🌍🌸🕊️🕯️❤️‍🔥🌞

[JLove-jz]

Brother Ali has saved soo many lives and I can honestly say that without even knowing for sure that he did or not but knowing in my heart that his words did. I reminiss and reflect a lot on my own life everytime one of his songs comes on or comes back into my life. Because throughout my whole life God has been using his songs and lyrics to guide me up out of many dark situations. Brother Ali is soo pure and genuine and such a lyrical genius that I feel obligated to share his songs with as many people as I possibly can. and every person that I shine the light on with his music that doesnt already onow his influence and impact on the world become enlightened before my very eyes and it is soo beautiful. So I just want to sy thank you Brother Ali and please continue to saves lives by shining your light on peoples hearts. And I love you man God Bless

[ST-krhz]

Children have no natural bias, they are just curious and loving. We should all remember to look at the world through a child's eyes once in a while.