Brother Ali has no reservations in saying that he’s “trying to be one of the greatest of all time” (on the Molemen track “Life Sentence”). Inspired by golden era legends like KRS-One and Rakim, this undisputed Master of Ceremony began rapping as a means of survival. 

Growing up albino (colorless hair, skin and eyes, poor vision, and extreme sensitivity to the sun) in a world of cruel kids made it strikingly obvious to Ali that he needed a high-powered way to earn some respect and prestige among his peers. As a result, ever since elementary school he hasn’t slowed down with his lyrical grind. In his rare moments of silence these days, if you catch his eyes, you’ll notice that this Minneapolis denizen is rapping in his head. For Ali, hip-hop doesn’t stop when he exits the studio or stage.

Around the turn of the millennium, Rhymesayers Entertainment couldn’t overlook Ali’s talent and drive when he submitted his self-produced demo, Rites of Passage. This rare, cassette-only effort features collections of rhymes, poems, and stories that he wove into his live sets. Its release help make him a welcome member of the RSE family alongside Atmosphere, Musab, and Eyedea and Abilities.


Ras Sparrow, born Eloy Carrero in Caracas, Venezuela and raised in Miami, is a reggae and dub musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Known for his spiritually charged lyrics, analog-rich dub soundscapes, and global grassroots presence, Ras Sparrow has carved out a distinct place in the international reggae scene—guided by Rastafari and powered by self-reliance and artistic vision.

From early on, Ras immersed himself in music, recording on a 4-track tape deck and learning guitar, bass, drums, keys, and percussion by ear. Though he grew up surrounded by blues, psychedelic rock, Latin, and hip-hop, it was reggae that claimed his heart in his early twenties—ushered in by what he describes as a spiritual awakening.

"I didn’t choose reggae music—reggae music chose me. It was given to me as a guiding light during a time of confusion. The uplifting message, the prophetic words, the rhythm… it became medicine for my soul."

With this conviction, Ras Sparrow committed to using his music as a force for healing, upliftment, and peaceful resistance. His unique sound blends deep roots reggae and dub traditions with his diverse musical upbringing, resulting in a style that feels both classic and timeless.

Now based in Santiago de Chile, Ras continues to produce from his home studio under his independent label, Ras Sparrow Records. Alongside his wife and musical partner La Makeda, the duo has toured internationally—most notably two highly successful tours of Brazil in 2015. Since then, Ras has assembled a full band featuring top musicians to deliver his signature sound live.

Ras Sparrow Live Dub Mixing

In recent years, Ras Sparrow has expanded his artistry into Live Dub Mixing, a performance style that brings the studio to the stage. Using a blend of analog-style effects, hands-on controllers, real-time automation, and his signature sonic textures, Ras transforms each show into a unique, spontaneous, and deeply immersive dub experience.

Unlike a traditional concert, his Live Dub sets present Ras not only as a musician but as a sound sculptor—deconstructing and rebuilding his tracks on the spot with delays, filters, reverbs, dropouts, bass transformations, sirens, and rhythmic reshaping. Each performance becomes an improvised journey through roots, steppers, and heavyweight dub, driven by instinct, spirituality, and pure energy.

This new format has quickly become a defining element of his artistic identity, captivating audiences from Argentina to Chile and resonating strongly with the global dub community. Ras Sparrow’s Live Dub sets bridge old-school King Tubby–style spontaneity with modern digital precision, showcasing his evolution as a producer and performer.

His catalog spans pioneering DIY efforts and genre-pushing releases:

Sovereign People (2007), recorded entirely off-grid in Hawai’i using solar power

12 in Digital Dub Mixes (2013), produced using just a smartphone in Caracas

Dub in Stone (2022), a tribute to dub recorded in analog/digital hybrid format in Santiago

Ras Sparrow is also the creator of the international reggae anthem "Zion Town", released in 2010 as part of the short-lived duo Ras & Queen Sparrow—garnering over 30 million views on YouTube alone. In 2024, he went viral again with the one-take Live Looper version of "Seek Jah First", reaching a new generation of reggae lovers across platforms.

Over the years, he has shared the stage with reggae legends including Israel Vibration, Alpha Blondy, Midnite, Groundation, Kymani Marley, Anthony B, Winston Jarrett, Dezarie, Don Carlos, and The Wailers, among others.

Ras Sparrow continues his mission to spread conscious music worldwide—carrying the torch of roots reggae and dub with purpose, passion, and deep spiritual conviction, now both through his traditional performances and through the powerful new dimension of Live Dub Mixing.

Princess. Warrior. Recluse. 

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