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AZ Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York), better known as AZ, is an American rapper currently residing in Englewood, New Jersey. He is mainly known for his association with Nas, his membership in the supergroup The Firm, and his many successful solo albums.
Biography:
AZ was born Anthony Cruz to an African-American mother and a Dominican father. AZ first came to prominence by appearing on Nas’ landmark album Illmatic on the song “
Life’s a Bitch” (1994)—he was the only guest emcee to appear on that album. After a bidding war, AZ signed with EMI, and soon released Doe Or Die (1995) to more critical acclaim than commercial sales. The album’s lead single, “Sugar Hill”, became AZ’s only major commercial success as a solo artist, reaching the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and achieving Gold status. AZ’s EMI contract was transferred to sister label Noo Trybe Records/Virgin Records when the EMI Label Group was shut down.
In 1997, he and Nas appeared in an Sprite commercial.
AZ’s fanbase grew considerably after he joined The Firm, a supergroup comprised of AZ, Nas, Foxy Brown, and Nature, with Dr. Dre and The Trackmasters producing. The Firm’s only album, The Album, was regarded as critically disappointing. Pieces of a Man, AZ’s second solo release, didn’t sell well. Independently, AZ released S.O.S.A. to little fanfare in 2000. Soon, however, AZ signed with Motown/Universal Records and released 9 Lives.
Biography:
AZ was born Anthony Cruz to an African-American mother and a Dominican father. AZ first came to prominence by appearing on Nas’ landmark album Illmatic on the song “
Life’s a Bitch” (1994)—he was the only guest emcee to appear on that album. After a bidding war, AZ signed with EMI, and soon released Doe Or Die (1995) to more critical acclaim than commercial sales. The album’s lead single, “Sugar Hill”, became AZ’s only major commercial success as a solo artist, reaching the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and achieving Gold status. AZ’s EMI contract was transferred to sister label Noo Trybe Records/Virgin Records when the EMI Label Group was shut down.In 1997, he and Nas appeared in an Sprite commercial.
AZ’s fanbase grew considerably after he joined The Firm, a supergroup comprised of AZ, Nas, Foxy Brown, and Nature, with Dr. Dre and The Trackmasters producing. The Firm’s only album, The Album, was regarded as critically disappointing. Pieces of a Man, AZ’s second solo release, didn’t sell well. Independently, AZ released S.O.S.A. to little fanfare in 2000. Soon, however, AZ signed with Motown/Universal Records and released 9 Lives.
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BriceTM wrote:
Whatta boss
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boozec wrote:
Dope music.
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bluntbulletloco wrote:
Ok AZ it's your intellectual property and you are entitled to use it how you see fit BUT since you decided to call it doe or die 2... you better deliver. I'm not saying az owes anyone anything but doe or die is not just some words strung together so don't treat it as such
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belov_roman wrote:
New AZ interview: http://forums.projectcovo.com/showthread.php?t=2456201. Explains that Legendary and G.O.D. were just mixtapes, now preparing Doe Or Die 2, first real album since Undeniable...
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Chingy314 wrote:
az's verse on life's a bitch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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soulbleed wrote:
doe or die is amazing, but he's done some good stuff this decade too .. a.w.o.l. was awesome.
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Officialswitch wrote:
Hip Hop design http://officialswitch.e-monsite.com/
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rodanside wrote:
I would love it if Doe or Die 2 were Doe or Die 1 again, but it probably won't be. Been way too long since 1995 in hip-hop years.
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JcA92 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/AZ/+images/39191709
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HeartAnemic wrote:
New song is dope, hoping AZ can cook up another classic with Doe or Die 2...
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ghostrider06 wrote:
Do Or Die 2 is in the making !!
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sahlay wrote:
ya'll check out "I'm Ill" hotness!
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dgk3188 wrote:
damn AZiatic is a smooth album
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TheEntity_ wrote:
Live your life >>>>>
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e-mune wrote:
ok what the fuck is going on? where did all these plays come from over night?
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betoonking wrote:
Doe or Die is beyond great.
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yanghanqing wrote:
perpect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SevenTongues wrote:
Brilliant.
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uh_oh_jlm wrote:
I like AZ better than Nas....yeah I said it
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kicky6 wrote:
i cant get enough of doe or die (rather unique specifically)
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