The “Firm” rapper (along with close associate, Nas) has gained a reputation for a specific style of rap. In an Instagram post which features a teenage picture of AZ and Nas, the caption reads “We been cooking up since 94 & We still cooking., Doe or Die 2 Coming soon!”Īlthough talks of a sequel to his debut can be traced as far back as 2015 (the album’s twentieth anniversary), there seems to be a re-invigoration from the “Mo Money, Mo Murder” rapper, having released a new record - “Found My Niche” - and an accompanying music video earlier this year.Ī return album would be AZ’s first since 2009’s, Legendary.
Which is why it comes as no surprise to see the “Sugar Hill” rapper tease the sequel to his platinum-selling debut, Doe or Die,on his own accord. It also helps that as a famed lyricist, AZ has laurels to rest on. The art of playing the background and biting your time. Rarely is AZ ever brought up and that is seemingly how he prefers it, having given himself the moniker “AZ Quiet Money.”ĪZ - whose rise to notoriety came from his classic guest-verse on Nas’ magnum opus debut-LP, Illmatic - has mastered a rare skill in a profession that is filled with ubiquity and hubris. When great Brooklyn emcees are the topic, the usual suspects are The Notorious B.I.G., Jay- Z, Big daddy Kane, amongst others. Of the many fabled rappers that have hailed from Brooklyn, AZ might be the most overlooked. AZ’s style and flow is reminiscent of not only Nas but also Notorious Big. This CD is comparable to Aziatic and A.W.O.L. He’s Nas’ protege and friends of Mobb Deep.
On this CD known as Doe Or Die AZ shows that he is a formidable rapper. 25% off sitewide with $30 (excluding sale items, exclusives, select items) Shipping Promotions. AZ – “Doe Or Die” Album Review After debuting on the only verse that was featured on Nas ‘ debut album “Illmatic.” The Brooklyn based emcee, AZ would follow his career in 1995 with his debut album “Doe Or Die” which was released on Octounder EMI Records.
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