If hip hop is indeed a reflection of the sentiments’ echoed throughout society, than the world is in trouble. In a time when people no longer have any emotional connection to the music that once provoked so much feeling in the 80s and 90s .the level of talent possessed by the artist in that generation is all but a distant memory. As the constant glorification of social degradation, violence and misogyny fills the airways. The people have clearly traded in their religion for materialism. More than ever before the music world is in need of a new voice. That voice belongs to Kareem Ali. Born in Seoul Korea and raised in the city of Baltimore, Named after basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and boxing legend Muhammad Ali. His unique background set the stage for the politically charged rapper to take the music world by storm. Today, Kareem Ali is slowly building a fan base consisting of people around the world who love his sound and his words. He has an ability to switch styles and flows manipulating and convincing whichever beat he chooses that it was tailor made for him. His lyrics have depth, yet are concise and to the point as he speaks to the world through the eyes of someone obviously concerned for its state. Kareem Ali recently released his debut album “SPIRITUAL HOMICIDE” in January of 2009. Preliminary reviews have been very strong and the album continues to gain momentum as more of the world becomes aware of this rising star.