Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Alien Liberty International, simply put, ALI, is a band that focuses on diverse sonorities like hip-hop, R&B, jazz, funk, and even soul. All members of the band have mixed roots based in America, Asia, Japan, Africa, and Europe, hence “International” in the name.

The band was formed on June 3rd, 2016, the day that fighter Muhammad Ali died, being another inspiration to the band’s name.

In 2019, ALI releases their first single, “TRUE FICTION,” and their first homonym album later that year. Since then, the band multiple released multiple singles and EPs, most notably LOVE, MUSIC AND DANCE in 2021.

On April 8, 2021, former drummer KAHADIO was arrested on suspected counts of fraud and theft, prompting the band to both terminate his agreement and suspend their activities on May 14 (sources all in Japanese). Despite this setback, after a half year hiatus, the band resumed activities, albeit with only three members of the band left, LEO (vocals), LUTHFI (bass), and CÉSAR (guitar), as most left during the band’s hiatus.

Since then, ALI has released the EP INGLOURIOUS EASTERN COWBOY in 2022 and a full-length album MUSIC WORLD in 2023, both of which include the delayed release of the song “TEENAGE CITY RIOT” that was originally planned for 2021.