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East New York, Brooklyn, New York
Anthony Cruz, better known as Az is an American rapper, best known for being a long time rhyme partner of Nas and being a member of hip-hop super group The Firm alongside Nas, Nature (rapper) a . . 
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Anthony Cruz, better known as Az is an American rapper, best known for being a long time rhyme partner of Nas and being a member of hip-hop super group The Firm alongside Nas, Nature (rapper) and Foxy Brown. Az is known for his strong New York accent, multi-syllabic rhyming pattern and deep content based on Five Percenter theologies. Az first came to prominence by appearing on Nas' landmark album Illmatic on the song "Life's a Bitch" (1994)—he was the only guest emcee to appear on that album. After a bidding war, Az signed with EMI, and soon released Doe Or Die (1995) to more critical acclaim than commercial sales. The album's lead single, "Sugar Hill", became Az's only major commercial success as a solo artist, reaching the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and achieving Gold status. Az's EMI contract was transferred to sister label Noo Trybe Records/Virgin Records when the EMI Label Group was shut down. In 1997, he and Nas appeared in a Sprite commercial. Az signed with Motown/Universal Records and released 9 Lives. In 2002, he released Aziatic. A single from the album, "The Essence," (featuring Nas) was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Chat Room 
DAMN AH MISS DEEZ DAYZ IM ONLY 18 BUT AH CAN REMEMBER HOW SH*T USE TA BE...REAL TALK
this is a cool as song!!
NI***R
AZ was one of the best rappers in thr 90's. His lyrics is better than a lot of rappers today. Doe or Die,Aziatic are records that didn't het a lot of airplay, but is sensational compared to rappers. It is unfrotunate AZ never got his due respect commerically.
az ni*** you lazzie come upp now whit you doing man
stay in the game ni*** don't F up stay uppp
AZ got flow, a real cool hip-hop artist that gets no recognition 4 his talent...
AZ is dope and is DEFINITELY BETTER THAN LIL WAYNE