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Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972), better known by his stage name AZ, is an American rapper. Best known for his affiliation with hometown native and fellow East Coast rapper Nas , they formed the New York City-based hip hop group the Firm along with Foxy Brown , Cormega and Nature in 1996.
AZ's verse was the first of his to be recorded in his career. "Life's a Bitch" has been sampled in other hip hop songs on several occasions, including the singles " YSIV " by Logic (2018), [ 1 ] " Keep It Real " by Miilkbone (1995), and "Carry On" by Statik Selektah featuring Joey Bada$$ (2014).
Pieces of a Man is the second solo studio album by American rapper AZ. It was released on April 7, 1998 via Noo Trybe Records. Production was handled by Trackmasters, Goldfinga, Gucci Jones, L.E.S., Kenny Kornegay, Nashiem Myrick, RZA and Tony Dofat. It features guest appearances from The Firm, Half-A-Mil, Monifah, RZA and Panama P.I.
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US [1]US R&B/HH [2]US Rap [3]US Indie [4]Doe or Die: Released: October 10, 1995
Doe or Die is the debut studio album by rapper AZ, released October 10, 1995, by EMI Records.The album features guest appearances by artists such as Nas and Miss Jones, and production from N.O. Joe, Pete Rock, L.E.S., and Buckwild, among others.
The Format is the sixth solo studio album by American rapper AZ. It was released on November 7, 2006 via Quiet Money Records. Recording sessions took place at Chop Shop Studios in Brooklyn. Production was handled by Emile Haynie, J. Cardim, Lil' Fame, Arnold Mischkulnig, Bob Perry, DJ Premier, Face Defeat and Statik Selektah.
"Lighters" is mainly an alternative hip hop track. [11] It has also been described as a blend of hip-hop and pop, further incorporating parts of a synth ballad. [11] [12] The record differs from the hardcore hip hop style used in other songs by Bad Meets Evil in the EP, as it takes influences from synthpop ballad and soul music, mainly on the track's chorus.
"Sugar Hill" is the debut single by American rapper AZ. It was released on June 20, 1995 via EMI and is from his debut studio album Doe or Die. Recording sessions took place at Chung King Studios and Electric Lady Studios in New York. Produced by L.E.S., the song samples Juicy's "Sugar Free". Miss Jones sung the chorus and provided backing vocals.