Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York), better known by his stage name AZ, is a Grammy-nominated rapper currently residing in Englewood, New Jersey. He is mainly known for his close association with
Nas, his membership in the hip hop supergroup
The Firm, and his multi-syllabic rhyming pattern and deep content within his solo albums. He released his debut album,
Doe or Die, in 1995 and has since released 1998's
Pieces of a Man, 2001's
9 Lives, 2002's
Aziatic, 2005's
A.W.O.L., 2006's
The Format and 2008's
Undeniable. AZ is currently worki…
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