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I'm back, first an' foremost, I'd like to thank Nas
For allowin' me to have be on the Illmatic
An' that Stillmatic Joint, changed the game a whole lot
Secondly, I'd like to thank the Notorious Big
Who put Brooklyn on the map, you the revolution of that eraAn' all the artists that came after the era we started
I'd like to thank the East Coast, West, the North
Dirty Dirty, this is my story, welcome me backFor all those I still speak to, guess we still peoples'
Life's more peaceful when you low an' you eatin' legal
Certain niggas, never spoke, now it's peace to see you
It's a different side 'coz it's the streets too
Pleased to meet youJust think I was a thief an' kieful
Sold Coke, even dabbled in a bit of Diesel
Scare ridded, saw the light an' I slid wit it, left the life
But for the price I can live wit it, we all pawnKnow a few niggas that's comin' home
Could see 'em now in that '86 summer zone
Hope they adapt, whatever led niggas to smokin' crack
Knew a few that went too far for me to coach 'em backWhat a waste, this little blood niggas'll cut ya face
Catchin' a case'll make you fuck around an' touch your safe

This all I know, intelligence is all I show
I'm from the roots an' the truth is that I love the doe
Welcome me back, huh?You attract some of the baddest when you platinum status
That's why I stay with prophylactics
After what happened to Magic
Six days of my creation, had to relax on the Sabbath
Remember askin' certain niggas to past me a packageI was blind, movin' ass backwards
But you can bet it was the grind that made the cash massive
Back on my feet, acapella, used to rap to no beats
On the run, dun, was the first one to clap at policeI ever saw, can never catch me in the presents of flaws
Push the Accord in '94, Mack 11 in the board
Who wanna bring it? Since Nas
Niggas swore I was Queensbridge
That's surprisin' from the wise, I was taught to be lenientMove in silence, my moms claimed my music was violent
Had to school her, let her know that I'm a user of talents
Many faces, Gucci sneakers with the skinny laces
Fendi sweats an' Begets all up in the bracelets
Welcome me home, huh?

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Az

Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York), better known by his stage name AZ, is a Grammy-nominated rapper currently residing in Englewood, New Jersey. He is mainly known for his close association with Nas, his membership in the hip hop supergroup The Firm, and his multi-syllabic rhyming pattern and deep content within his solo albums. He released his debut album, Doe Or Die, in 1995 and has since released 1998's Pieces of a Man, 2001's 9 Lives, 2002's Aziatic, 2005's A.W.O.L., 2006's The Format and 2008's Undeniable. AZ is currently working on his 10th studio album titled Doe or Die 2 to be released sometime in 2011.

Biography:
AZ was born Anthony Cruz to an African-American mother and a Dominican father. Although he had been rapping since 1992, 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 an Sprite commercial.

AZ's fanbase grew considerably after he joined The Firm, a supergroup comprised of AZ, Nas, Foxy Brown, and Nature, with Dr. Dre and The Trackmasters producing. The Firm's only album, The Album, was regarded as critically disappointing. Pieces of a Man, AZ's second solo release, didn't sell well. Independently, AZ released S.O.S.A. to little fanfare in 2000. Soon, however, AZ signed with Motown/Universal Records and released 9 Lives.

In 2002, he released Aziatic. A single from the album, "The Essence," was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The video to its first single, "I'm Back," received moderate MTV2 play. AZ was supposed to release an album titled Final Call, around late 2004 or early 2005. Due to massive bootlegging, however, the album was never released. Instead, A.W.O.L. was released on September 6, 2005. This album featured many tracks that were on the unreleased Final Call, as well as some new ones—the first single was the DJ Premier-produced "The Come Up," and it became a moderately popular single.

AZ's sixth solo album The Format , was released on November 7, 2006.

Since The Format, AZ has released a mixtape titled The Memphis Sessions and a J-Love mixtape titled The Return of S.O.S.A. His latest album Undeniable will be released in early 2008.

Style:
AZ is known for his smooth, rhythmic cadence of delivery. He is also known for his use of multi-syllable rhyme schemes, internal rhymes, unconventional rhymes, and a large vocabulary. AZ is "one of the greatest rappers as far as lyrics and longevity", his style and flow are instantly recognizable and comparable to his friend and collaborator Nas.

Albums:

* 1995: Doe Or Die
* 1997: The Firm: The Album
* 1998: Pieces Of A Man
* 2000: S.O.S.A. (Save Our Streets AZ)
* 2001: 9 Lives
* 2002: AZiatic
* 2004: Final Call (unreleased)
* 2005: A.W.O.L.
* 2006: The Format
* 2007: Memphis Sessions (Remixtape)
* 2008: Undeniable
* 2009: Legendary
* 2009: G.O.D. (Gold, Oil & Diamonds)


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