Nathan Ali just released his against-the-odds new single “Life We Chose.” Ali is a musician who has a musical pedigree in his DNA—his father was part of the Funk Brothers, the musicians behind many of Motown’s greatest songs. “Life We Chose,” is Nathan’s first release of 2025 and a preview of what’s to come on his upcoming EP, Parallel. You can hear some of that Motown inspiration in Ali’s music, blending soulful R&B and Hip-Hop, with an infectious and smooth rhythmic identity and lyrics about the struggle, growing up tough and finding ways to push through. Lyrically, Nathan reflects on the struggles he faced growing up in foster homes and a poor community. These hardships are a reality for many people, and while it makes the journey hard, Nathan’s words tell listeners they can s...