Az (Explicit Version) (2005)
| Artist: Az |
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. So Sincere ~ AZ
2. Never Change ~ AZ
3. New York ~ AZ
4. Can't Stop ~ AZ
5. Still Alive ~ AZ
6. AZ's Chillin ~ AZ
7. City Of Gods ~ AZ
8. Street Life ~ AZ
9. Bedtime Story ~ AZ
10. Come Up, The ~ AZ
11. Envious ~ AZ
12. A.W.O.L. ~ AZ
13. Live Wire / Magic Hour / The Truth ~ AZ
Album Notes and Credits
Notes & Personnel Info |
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| Personnel: AZ; Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, J Hen. | |
| Despite a knack for well-written street narratives packed with poetic and potent lyrical observations, skills approaching those of his one-time mentor Nas, and a precise delivery akin to the master Rakim, AZ has rarely caught the ear of as wide an audience as he deserves. In 2005's AWOL, the Brooklyn MC's fifth record, AZ is at the top of his game; after forcefully reintroducing himself on "So Sincere," he expertly unfolds a eulogy for a fallen friend, complete with unique and unforgettable hook, on the sadly stirring "Never Change." Arresting tracks such as the simple throwback "New York," the hip-hop history-citing "Still Alive," and the DJ Premier-produced "The Come Up" bolster AZ's best album to date. | |
Producer: The Heatmakerz; Emile; Frado; Disco D; Fizzy Womack; Buck Wild; Jimi Kendrix; Vinny Idol; DJ Absolut; Baby Paul |
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Musical Guests | |
| Raekwon | |
| Ghostface Killah | |
| Bounty Killer | |
Compilation Appearances
| Million (Explicit Version) | |
| Stillmatic (Explicit Version) | |
| X2 (it Was Written/stillmatic)(Explicit Version) | |
| Raw Forever(Explicit Version) | |
| Legendary Weapons(Explicit Version) |
Technical Info
| Release Date : 09/06/2005 | |
| Original Release Date : 2005 | |
| Catalog ID : 29 | |
| Label : Fast Life Music, Inc. | |
| Number of Discs : 1 | |
| Studio/Live : Studio | |
| Mono/Stereo : Stereo | |
| SPAR Code : n/a | |
| UPC : 00184831000290 |
Professional Reviews
The Wire (p.76)
- "'Envious' is a power struggle between Bounty Killer's profundo and a piano that'll pawn you dentures for AZ's production budget."
- "'Envious' is a power struggle between Bounty Killer's profundo and a piano that'll pawn you dentures for AZ's production budget."
Vibe (p.168)
- "AZ remains a top-notch lyricist, even without breaking a sweat."
- "AZ remains a top-notch lyricist, even without breaking a sweat."

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