Deffo refer Lupe as pure multilayered MC (extremely clever rapper). But there is no need to make a contest, different styles ( Ze brother more soulful, though their message generally bit similar), but nothing but love for both of them (Lupe even has a song named freedom aint free hehe).
Thank you for reminding me of Lupe for ze day hehe, time to listen to some of his dopeness again, starting with:
And here's one of my fav Brother Ali verse (quite powerful, can feel his emotions delivering it) in a song with another major fav of mine: