About AZ
Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York), better known by his stage name AZ, is a Grammy-nominated rapper celebrated for his intricate lyricism, multi-syllabic rhyme patterns, and refined storytelling. Widely regarded as one of the most underrated emcees in hip-hop, AZ first rose to prominence with his iconic verse on “Life’s a Bitch,” from Nas’s groundbreaking 1994 album Illmatic. His smooth delivery and vivid imagery instantly made him a standout voice in the genre.
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Top Tracks
The Format
Sugar Hill
Ho Happy Jackie
Rather Unique
Gimme Your's
Uncut Raw
New Life
Doe or Die
I Feel For You
Intro
Your World Don't Stop
Problems
The Come Up
SOSA
How ya livin' featuring Nas
I Am The Truth
We Can't Win
Mo Money Mo Murder (Homicide)
Get High
Sugar Hill (Remix)
Phone Tap
Animal
Make Me
Game of Life
The Pay Back
This is What I Do
Wanna Be There
Da Truth
Found My Niche
Fan Mail
Before It's All Said & Done
Doing That
Royal Salute
Vendetta
Never Change
Ritual
Livin the Life
Just Because
A-1 Performance
Good for Nothin
I'm Known
Refuse 2 Die
The Essence
Once Again
Take It Off
Dreams Come True
Gimme Yours
Paradise (Life)
Get Money
At Night
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