Editor’s Note: The Albumism staff has selected what we believe to be the 110 Best Albums of the 2010s, representing a varied cross-section of artists, genres, and styles. Click “Next Album” below to explore each album in the list or for easier navigation, view the full introduction & album index here.

BROTHER ALI | All The Beauty In This Whole Life
Rhymesayers (2017)
Selected by Jesse Ducker

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There are few albums as emotionally honest as Brother Ali’s All the Beauty In This World. With his sixth album, Brother Ali continued to show his growth as an artist and human being, dealing with issues as a parent, activist, and rapper. Ali demonstrates his ability to talk frankly about uncomfortable subjects, and educate his listeners. And if there was a more heartfelt song released in the ’10s than “Dear Black Son,” I didn’t hear it. And I doubt it exists.

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