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Aziatic

AZ

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Album Review

Since teaming up with Nas on Illmatic, widely considered to be one of the greatest albums in hip-hop, AZ has been looked upon to do amazing things with his music. Has he lived up to those high expectations? On this album he has. From start to finish, the beats on this album are complex, inventive, and almost perfectly suited for AZ's style of rhyming. He's carefully crafted this album rather than slapped it together overnight to meet his quota, and it shows. It helps immensely that he's brought along people like DR Period, Az Izz, Nas, and Buckwild, but they don't outshine the younger AZ and he holds his own well. One problem that AZ has always had is that he lives in the shadow of his work in the mid -'90s. There's a new era of hip-hop fans who may not know him as well as the rest, but he's done well to reach out and offer the new generation something as well. There aren't just the thuggish tracks, but also some tracks suitable for the club and the ladies, such as "Take It Off." Lyrically, musically, and historically, AZ has come up with his best work in a long time on this album. The biggest complaint is the length of the LP, with only three songs going over four minutes. Why he would make such a great album and end it short is beyond comprehension.

Customer Reviews

Only the real can relate...

Although AZ is a slept on figure in the rap game his lyrics hit hard and deep. Focusing on the positive aspects of life and the struggle, this is the type of rap music that is grown and you can feel the true essence of that. Real recognize real and anyone in need of something different and more mature in the rap flavor should listen to AZ. F.Y.I. I am not the real AZ but rather just coincidental that me and him have the same intials.

Most Underated

AZ has got to be THE most underated rapper of our time. Lyrically he is easily on Nas' level (possible beyond). Aziatic is a classic! Motown Records simply didnt know how to promote a rap artist. "Take It Off" would could have been a huge radio hit if it go some airplay or even a video. "The Essence" is that sunny day driving through the hood track - put you in a mellow mindstate. Every track on this album is an 8 (out of 10) or better. I dont "purchase" many albums, but I will always support real Hip Hop and AZ is one of the few artists who always gets my dollar over download. Support real Hip Hop

Is it just me?

Is it just me? Why is no one feelin' this cat? He is one of the few most gifted artist out there. Lyrically gifted he is, but not so good at choosing a label because they keep screwing him over. Time to get back up there homeboy. Don't ever give up.

Biography

Born: Brooklyn, NY

Genre: Hip Hop/Rap

Years Active: '90s, '00s

One of the numerous thoughtful gangsta rappers to emerge from New York during the mid-'90s, AZ enjoyed critical success early in his career, particularly with his debut album, Doe or Die (1995), but commercial success largely eluded him over the years. Born in Brooklyn, he initially garnered attention with his guest feature on "Life's a Bitch," one of the standout tracks on Nas' landmark debut album, Illmatic (1994). In the wake of Doe or Die's critical success, AZ collaborated with Nas in the ill-fated...
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