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  • @TheRealLeonardWashington
    @TheRealLeonardWashington 3 роки тому +250

    AZ’s verse on life’s a b*tch is one of the greatest verses in hip hop history. Top 5 worthy for sure

    • @anthonywallace319
      @anthonywallace319 2 роки тому +9

      I'm glad they put spotlight on that verse. I remember the first time I heard it and how crazy I went every time. I replayed that verse a thousand times dissecting his lines. Brilliant verse on an insane beat.

    • @trentyates418
      @trentyates418 Рік тому +5

      That verse was the only reason AZ became one of my favorite lyricists

    • @BigSi-xw6wv
      @BigSi-xw6wv Рік тому +5

      Absolutely. May be the best

    • @user-rk4ey7wh9q
      @user-rk4ey7wh9q Рік тому +2

      I was just about to say the exact same thing‼️..💯

    • @khalmaxroboticsgh3176
      @khalmaxroboticsgh3176 Рік тому +3

      It was not one of the best. It was the best verse of all time!

  • @tanksledder1292
    @tanksledder1292 4 роки тому +275

    Rakim narrating your documentary = OG status. Real recognize real. AZ a low key legend.

  • @shakurgonzalez952
    @shakurgonzalez952 6 років тому +776

    AZ the most underrated and underappreciated emcee of all time. Point, blank, period!!!

    • @chizzythadonchizzy
      @chizzythadonchizzy 6 років тому +5

      Real talk!!

    • @andrewhernandez9857
      @andrewhernandez9857 6 років тому +6

      He's up there, but not the most underrated. I think that goes to big L.

    • @Nitagnelifs
      @Nitagnelifs 6 років тому +33

      What? LOL. L gets more recognition than AZ, stop tripping

    • @Nitagnelifs
      @Nitagnelifs 6 років тому +17

      AZ is the most underrated

    • @andrewhernandez9857
      @andrewhernandez9857 6 років тому +2

      Spectrum L is given more recognition because hes passed on. But his flows are better. And I am a fan of both, but I have to go with the honest truth

  • @shaystylesme
    @shaystylesme 3 роки тому +64

    One of the most humble, hottest , lyrical genius he definitely played a major role in hip hop he deserves all his flowers and just do’s ♥️

  • @euphoriaggaminghd
    @euphoriaggaminghd 4 роки тому +143

    AZ'S voice is so iconic

  • @KD_SWAGGER
    @KD_SWAGGER 6 років тому +439

    AZ never got the credit he deserves... One of my all-time favorite artists!

    • @operationexposure6878
      @operationexposure6878 4 роки тому +4

      THE BEST ARTIST EHO EVER TOUCHED A MIC WROTE A LYRIC EVER !!!! AZ IS THE GREATEST

    • @KD_SWAGGER
      @KD_SWAGGER 4 роки тому

      @@operationexposure6878 🤘🏻

    • @trentyates418
      @trentyates418 4 роки тому +3

      This man is better than nas IMO. AZ rocks!

    • @AfroPick82
      @AfroPick82 4 роки тому +11

      @@trentyates418 AZ is Nas polar opposite they compliment each other. And fill in each other's blind spots. Like Jadakiss & Styles P

    • @raworthyel3786
      @raworthyel3786 3 роки тому +2

      He's spitting lyrics to help us grow and not fall victim. The record label will push crack songs, gun battles, gold and platinum, and don't forget Cars %99 of population could ever afford. "We where beginners in the hood as 5% percenters but something must of got in us... I was a Fan immediately. KOS

  • @reallife828
    @reallife828 6 років тому +1128

    AZ dress style was one of the best too. It fit his layed back style. Life was great before skinny jeans!! Everyone agree???

    • @flow2tech
      @flow2tech 6 років тому +21

      Damn straight.. I still rock some of this shit..!

    • @dillardhill71
      @dillardhill71 5 років тому +18

      FACTS my brother.. Thank God we was able to enjoy growing up in it!!

    • @slurone1923
      @slurone1923 5 років тому +2

      Hang them from the ceiling using skinny jeans!!

    • @The_Mavs_Are_Bums
      @The_Mavs_Are_Bums 5 років тому +1

      🤙🤙🤙

    • @MA-yv8dw
      @MA-yv8dw 5 років тому +3

      Facts

  • @MrFox-qb1jx
    @MrFox-qb1jx 6 років тому +832

    This is one the best thing BET has done in over A decade

  • @thinkfactorytechnologyuk4432
    @thinkfactorytechnologyuk4432 3 роки тому +58

    this guy should be giving a grammy, a platium globe, and all the awards you can think of in the Music industry. You are the Greatest AZ .

  • @revolutionary.loveee
    @revolutionary.loveee 5 років тому +375

    I love that they chose Rakim to narrate this documentary. 🙌🏾🌻

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb 4 роки тому +16

      Me too I always loved Rakim's voice.

    • @hiiipoweriii2211
      @hiiipoweriii2211 4 роки тому +18

      That was the rapper that he looked up to

    • @Peakfreud
      @Peakfreud 3 роки тому +16

      The Goat Narrating your Bio
      Now that's Dope

    • @anthonybowers3807
      @anthonybowers3807 3 роки тому

      @@hiiipoweriii2211 qqqqqqq+!aaa!!!aà@I

    • @Ken-iu2zp
      @Ken-iu2zp 3 роки тому +3

      Ur mad pretty

  • @sebastienfrancois1928
    @sebastienfrancois1928 6 років тому +591

    AZ is one of the greatest rappers of all time. Hands down.

    • @phantom-xb6wv
      @phantom-xb6wv 6 років тому +11

      Sebastien Francois There are many greats, and indeed AZ is one of them.

    • @samrothstein6278
      @samrothstein6278 6 років тому +3

      Sebastien Francois You got that right. He never sold out . what hurt him was production . He should of stool to 1 producer or 2 entire carreer maybe premo or large pro or original producers from first album.

    • @am234523
      @am234523 5 років тому +8

      Definitely top 5 flow. He didn't blow up completely like he was supposed to though. Most likely because he didn't open his booty to the gatekeepers. #realtalk

    • @ArMiNiSfUCkinRedicK
      @ArMiNiSfUCkinRedicK 5 років тому +7

      @@am234523 because he never sold out...he always wanted to be substantive and not lame...his like one pop joint still a banger...sugar hill...
      Az is in my tops just because of hes flow...his like a smoother kool g rap...and you can tell he comes from that tree of people influenced by kool g...just like nas

    • @hollywoodddagent7111
      @hollywoodddagent7111 3 роки тому +4

      Definitely top 5

  • @mrstecstash
    @mrstecstash 6 років тому +374

    I want to see AZ on DRINK CHAMPS. LETS CELEBRATE OUR LEGENDS WHILE THEYRE STILL HERE! #DOPEMCAZ #BK💙

  • @rjones99
    @rjones99 6 років тому +115

    AZ is one of the most underrated rappers. Everyone is still looking good, especially Foxy.

  • @Beautybizz28
    @Beautybizz28 3 роки тому +79

    He's one of the Artists that made me fall in love with Hip Hop❤

    • @Lordofvenlo
      @Lordofvenlo 3 роки тому +2

      Are you single?

    • @bacrispy
      @bacrispy 2 роки тому

      Facts 🔥🔥💯

    • @croplaya
      @croplaya Рік тому

      I know he's almost as good as fiend from no limit! 😏

    • @jojosaylor8996
      @jojosaylor8996 Рік тому +1

      Yes I definitely loved the Firm from beginning to end

    • @Beautybizz28
      @Beautybizz28 Рік тому +1

      @@jojosaylor8996 same!!

  • @cameronmiller69
    @cameronmiller69 5 років тому +81

    Foxy Brown high key has some deep feelings for AZ

    • @realitycheck1092
      @realitycheck1092 3 роки тому +6

      He smashed back in ‘97

    • @hotdiva38
      @hotdiva38 3 роки тому +8

      @@realitycheck1092 how you know lol

    • @RichieDavid83
      @RichieDavid83 3 роки тому +5

      @@hotdiva38 😂 i know right?! How he know lol

    • @adamgordon2572
      @adamgordon2572 2 роки тому +5

      @@hotdiva38 : It quite obvious, look how emotional she gets when she talks about him. Plus Foxy has got about in the industry, that’s no secret 💯

  • @Anhviet19
    @Anhviet19 6 років тому +191

    I'm a westcoast cat. I was all about Cube, Snoop, Dre, Warren G etc, but when they played Sugar hill on The Box , the T.V. station where you could order videos to watch. His hypnotic flow with that East coast slang opened doors for me to peep out other artists from the east coast . In 1995 I owned about 10 CDs and Doe or Die was one of them .

  • @georgebrobbey6882
    @georgebrobbey6882 6 років тому +115

    AZ' voice always perked my ears up because there was NO ONE in hip hop that sounded like him at all in the mid/late 90s. Then his word play and laid back style was just always a win for me when I was a youth.

    • @anwjuice
      @anwjuice 5 років тому

      Not to nit pick but Nas and Him sound alike and have same flow.fwiw

    • @purple4785
      @purple4785 5 років тому

      Exactly!!!!!!

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb 4 роки тому +3

      @@anwjuice I always thought that they had similarities but I could tell they had their own lanes as well .

    • @aldali724
      @aldali724 3 роки тому

      First time I heard AZ I thought it was Shyheim but the rhymes were too intricate to be him

    • @ginokappadonna
      @ginokappadonna 3 роки тому

      AZ and Black Thought held me down in the 90s

  • @marcushoke817
    @marcushoke817 6 років тому +274

    If they blessed us with an AZ & Nas joint album. I would never complain about the rap game again.

    • @donttrip4228
      @donttrip4228 5 років тому +1

      Forrealtho

    • @irespectmuzik
      @irespectmuzik 5 років тому

      Marcus Hoke bro dead ass

    • @danieldorsey4883
      @danieldorsey4883 5 років тому +2

      The firm

    • @clarkbar
      @clarkbar 5 років тому +15

      its too late, it wouldnt be nearly as good as it wouldve been in the 90s. that vibe is gone

    • @akhgrier8798
      @akhgrier8798 5 років тому +1

      Absolutely

  • @billyKOTF
    @billyKOTF 4 роки тому +122

    Rakim looks like he's spitting bars even when just talking

  • @glorious1-up875
    @glorious1-up875 5 років тому +23

    Aziatic one of my favorite albums of all time. Shout out from Cali!!!

  • @PowerfulAndWise
    @PowerfulAndWise 6 років тому +44

    AZ is a legend!! He was also big internationally back in the day. I grew up in Switzerland and, when Doe or Die dropped in 1995, local hip hop heads went crazy!! A true lyricist. His music is timeless. Blessings to everyone!

  • @StonerzMtn
    @StonerzMtn 6 років тому +273

    What better way to honor a legendary MC than to have a legendary MC (Rakim) narrate

  • @tyjusto9351
    @tyjusto9351 6 років тому +29

    Dude is one of the best multi syllable lyricists I've ever heard. His flow on Doe or Die is impeccable, and Ho Happy Jaccie is still relatable to this day. Classic

  • @dennislueck1555
    @dennislueck1555 3 роки тому +16

    AZ is criminally underrated. Always one of my faves. Got to revisit after watching this.

  • @mannycarbajal4016
    @mannycarbajal4016 3 роки тому +15

    To have Rakim in this...speaks for itself about this clever..talented...underrated MC...

  • @haroldbishop3920
    @haroldbishop3920 6 років тому +559

    AZ is one of the best no doubt!!!

  • @TTSantiago821
    @TTSantiago821 6 років тому +183

    Blessed to have been born in the 80s and raised in the 90s. I was able to witness these greats and what this sound did as young as I was. This was a great documentary, from the story, the people who spoke in this as well as the narrator, RAKIM, I mean c'mon. GReatness! And Foxxy still look damn good!!!!!! Yes!

    • @janayaedwards6211
      @janayaedwards6211 6 років тому +1

      You and me both lol

    • @WilMars-rr1ny
      @WilMars-rr1ny 5 років тому +2

      And now you into mumble rap.😅😅😅😅😅😅😅!!!!!

    • @BTrapr40
      @BTrapr40 5 років тому

      I see you every where 🙌🏾

    • @spaarbeleg
      @spaarbeleg 5 років тому

      Just wonder When youre old
      How lit the partys are going be

    • @butterflylovenj7300
      @butterflylovenj7300 3 роки тому

      💯🎯

  • @jesuspiecemaster7683
    @jesuspiecemaster7683 6 років тому +253

    Rakim voice is so New York

    • @t.c.o.g.773
      @t.c.o.g.773 6 років тому +5

      jesus piece master he's a great reader

    • @duronbryant9463
      @duronbryant9463 6 років тому +2

      jesus piece master word da God is da Real deal

    • @ES-wv2ui
      @ES-wv2ui 6 років тому +3

      Well Strong Island sound just the five boroughs

    • @BETNetworks
      @BETNetworks  6 років тому +6

      Facts!

    • @sunsetman2002
      @sunsetman2002 6 років тому +2

      BETNetworks *Fax

  • @kenkenny6196
    @kenkenny6196 3 роки тому +37

    The fact Rakim co signed this tells YOU AZ is a heavyweight in the game.

  • @iprofessionalamateur
    @iprofessionalamateur 4 роки тому +49

    Never had any A.Z albums but this documentary showed me that there is still one more I need to go back and listen to. That verse on illmatic was sick, did not realize it was this brotha. Peace and Respect to HipHop and all it's people.

    • @yarchism
      @yarchism 3 роки тому +5

      Do Or Die is arguably on the same level as illmatic

    • @TheArmedassailant
      @TheArmedassailant 3 роки тому +1

      @@yarchism you know what you're talking about 👏

    • @thinkbetter49ers
      @thinkbetter49ers 2 роки тому

      Are you serious

  • @SolidRocEntertainmentSRE
    @SolidRocEntertainmentSRE 6 років тому +26

    AZ is the truth, when he spits his rhyme I always see myself in a recliner chair sitting above the Brooklyn bridge in the sky sipping on duce and just maxin while the clouds brush over my dome piece. Word

  • @BZMANAGEMENT1980
    @BZMANAGEMENT1980 6 років тому +147

    AZ always had his own lane salute OG

  • @jayb6170
    @jayb6170 6 років тому +55

    AZ and black thought are hip hops most underrated mcs of all time

    • @jonathanclarkston5444
      @jonathanclarkston5444 6 років тому

      Jay B MY BROTHER U HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!!!! BOTH OF THOSE BOYS WAS VICIOUS WITH THE MIC 🎤

    • @793rd
      @793rd 5 років тому

      Pharaoh Monch

    • @adg_87
      @adg_87 4 місяці тому

      Casual

  • @mlmajortodaleague147
    @mlmajortodaleague147 5 років тому +55

    Respect to AZ the FIRM album was a true classic! Also damn Foxy Brown still fine af!

    • @Toni-id2pv
      @Toni-id2pv 3 роки тому +8

      She really is no plastic Surgery. Just plain pretty

  • @renz1583
    @renz1583 5 років тому +51

    One of the greatest and my personal favorites
    It not just the ill skills, it's his cool personality emanating through the music.
    I bet he never thought Rakim would be narrating his story.
    Dope

  • @Monique__91
    @Monique__91 6 років тому +293

    Foxy’s still beautiful

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest 6 років тому +8

      And so are you monique__91

    • @leroymagagenova5903
      @leroymagagenova5903 6 років тому +3

      that's just cause her face is plastered in make up,still respect foxy though, wish she would've been able to make atlease 2 more albums

    • @Icountdeadpeople
      @Icountdeadpeople 6 років тому

      You're flyer

    • @dumisanitsotetsi2272
      @dumisanitsotetsi2272 6 років тому +1

      What happened to black don't crack... unless it do crack.

    • @Msboochie2
      @Msboochie2 5 років тому +11

      Leroy Genova Nah she had naturally flawless skin. She’s even prettier in person.

  • @jay-rock6627
    @jay-rock6627 6 років тому +265

    Rakim & AZ are my favorite rappers.

    • @jay-rock6627
      @jay-rock6627 6 років тому +2

      Rico Risken I got to hear Brownsvilleka I never even heard of him.

    • @howardellis3168
      @howardellis3168 6 років тому +2

      Jay-Rock To and that's a meaaaaannnnn! Two piece! No question about it 😉

    • @jay-rock6627
      @jay-rock6627 6 років тому +3

      Howard Ellis Facts 💯✊🏿

    • @Tribeofjudah89
      @Tribeofjudah89 6 років тому +2

      To me they go hand-in-hand and I don't like comparing rappers and saying who's better but to me az out rhyme Nas on every track you could and he had two potential to be better than Nas too they styles are just similar for both rappers of dope

    • @jay-rock6627
      @jay-rock6627 6 років тому +2

      @trackstar 2528 I definitely agree with you on that 👌🏿💯

  • @munneypte4511
    @munneypte4511 6 років тому +44

    Yo that record executive was mad excited about AZ that's rare to see. Respect💯

  • @DJLordShango
    @DJLordShango 3 роки тому +24

    This guy demeanour always impress me and also inspired me allot
    A cool street dude that presents himself in a nice way
    Not on no demon hatful stuff
    Real layback and relaxed its like he don’t age , he like timeless .
    A true artist in the soul ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @derekhairston684
    @derekhairston684 5 років тому +215

    It seemed like him and Naz never aged.

    • @ebonypinney2557
      @ebonypinney2557 3 роки тому +2

      I just wrote this in my comment!! They can get it word 😂😩

    • @krisvanderlaan2573
      @krisvanderlaan2573 3 роки тому +6

      Gods don’t age

    • @storiking650
      @storiking650 3 роки тому +3

      NEVER, they are so timelessly beautiful, their GOLDEN BROWN SKIN STILL YOUTHFUL & HEALTHY, SHINNING & GLISTENING just like the Golden Mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in the 👑VALLEY OF THE KINGS👑!!!

    • @jamesthomes303
      @jamesthomes303 3 роки тому +1

      They didn't you take of your body mind and soul it will return the favor FACTZ

  • @tagone05
    @tagone05 6 років тому +27

    AZ is a legend and I’m happy this came out.

  • @abdifatahabdi9028
    @abdifatahabdi9028 6 років тому +65

    Az is most underrated mc in rap history

  • @gioarmanimunoz4584
    @gioarmanimunoz4584 6 років тому +50

    Nas, Pac And Az the Greatest of all time in my eyes they paved the way for me

  • @JustYohannes
    @JustYohannes 6 років тому +14

    AZ one of the best to ever do it! Grew up on AZ. Painted the New York city picture so clear, felt like I lived there. AZ and Nas mash up like you wid the flyest cats to ever do it.

  • @anthemklothing
    @anthemklothing 5 років тому +17

    Growing up a punk rocker I still listen to hip hop and besides wu, Az was my all time favorite. I remember catching the city bus with a portable CD player listening to this album. The format and fanmail we're my favorite songs

  • @j2tharomeone5
    @j2tharomeone5 6 років тому +69

    That "Ho Happy Jackie" sample was masterfully flipped!

  • @shawnsteed4140
    @shawnsteed4140 6 років тому +370

    I'm still waiting to hear a Nas & AZ album before I die💯

    • @thefirefactory4969
      @thefirefactory4969 6 років тому +20

      Shawn Steed word. They left us hangin.... smh. They owe the world that.

    • @kamilelewis1943
      @kamilelewis1943 6 років тому +4

      Shawn Steed NEVER HAPPEN DONT WISH THAT ON YASELF..

    • @reyspyder357
      @reyspyder357 6 років тому +1

      Shawn Steed word

    • @flow2tech
      @flow2tech 6 років тому +6

      @@kamilelewis1943 Don't say that.. Anything is possible still.. Rakim may even bring another

    • @mynameisbigha4184
      @mynameisbigha4184 6 років тому +4

      The firm fucked that up

  • @TrueKing
    @TrueKing 6 років тому +45

    I feel so blessed to grow up back then. So many great memories and beautiful music. Salute AZ! Respect!

  • @camm8642
    @camm8642 3 роки тому +15

    glad to see AZ getting that love so underappreciated but a phenomenal talent.

  • @JordanTheIcon
    @JordanTheIcon 5 років тому +115

    "Yo sit back, relax, catch ya contact, sip your cog-ni-ac
    And let's all wash this money through this laundry mat
    Sneak attack a new cat sit back, worth top dollar
    In fact touch mine's and I'll react like a Rottweiler"
    LEGEND !!!!!!!!

    • @chillywilliedfw9093
      @chillywilliedfw9093 3 роки тому +5

      👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @michaelheard3153
      @michaelheard3153 3 роки тому +6

      Affirmative action love that song

    • @ispeakmucho
      @ispeakmucho 3 роки тому +1

      See him he's an aristocrat.... lex coup? Triple black!!!

  • @bonniereeves4346
    @bonniereeves4346 6 років тому +29

    I had the pleasure of meeting him in Philly many years ago very respectful and talented man love his music real rapper..

  • @chizzythadonchizzy
    @chizzythadonchizzy 6 років тому +43

    Africa loves AZ. A legend!

  • @luidjylherisson14
    @luidjylherisson14 6 років тому +273

    The breakfast club need to interview AZ

  • @benjaminlovett7974
    @benjaminlovett7974 3 роки тому +18

    AZ is a Living Legend. Put AZ in Any cypher anyday & watch AZ Shine like the Sun. The industry needs to pay a tribute to AZ & give him everything he deserves & more as a Artist.

  • @sfz2247
    @sfz2247 3 роки тому +12

    AZ is one of the reasons we stayed Fly growing up in Newark NJ. We didn't have nothing growing up but we had family 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @shabazz7776
    @shabazz7776 6 років тому +18

    Most underrated emcee of all time...
    Flawless catalogue
    Salute!!

  • @56original
    @56original 6 років тому +87

    Shout out to AZ: HipHop Royalty 👑.

  • @Kush333
    @Kush333 6 років тому +35

    My man AZ one of my favorite rappers. Pretty boy swag with that hardcore street rep. Rather Unique.

  • @littles3715
    @littles3715 6 років тому +30

    FINALLY MY BOY GETTN DA SHINE HE DESERVE!!!
    MY G A LEGEND!!!

  • @jasmineburrell8859
    @jasmineburrell8859 5 років тому +13

    He has one of the most amazing voices in hip hop

  • @jesussosa4315
    @jesussosa4315 6 років тому +44

    AZ swag on a 1000🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @nevilleeasley5738
    @nevilleeasley5738 6 років тому +60

    AZ was a pioneer in this era RATHER UNIQUE..

  • @williamharmon6854
    @williamharmon6854 6 років тому +447

    "I want a VILLA in the Costa Rica's, so I can smoke my reefa and enjoy how life suppose to treat ya".

  • @meppssr768
    @meppssr768 Рік тому +4

    Bruh.... I just stumbled across this and I went to get my popcorn... My Favorite Brooklyn rapper's story, narrated by my favorite rapper ever... Let's go...

  • @theexuberantmortalbeast6213
    @theexuberantmortalbeast6213 3 роки тому +5

    A child riding a train to school in east New York at 9 years old. This will pour wisdom into a young mind, out there experiencing it all so young.

  • @MrJduke40
    @MrJduke40 6 років тому +34

    Wow what jewel. So I was in elementary school when this album came out. It was my uncles friends in high school that introduced me to the album. They saw me walking home from school scooped me up threw me and my homie in the back and had the album blasting. I remember thinking that what I was listening to was hard as hell. I got the album some how years later in high school and I still could not grasp what I was listening to. I could only listen to sugar hill for real. I listened to the album again in college and gave it to a bunch of my homies and it was then that I realized that it was a complete classic. The reception of the album from my peers was overwhelming. This can truly be called a classic because has stood the test of time.

    • @fairplayterrific147
      @fairplayterrific147 6 років тому +2

      MrJduke40 Word, Man that is some Journey you had with this Gem from Childhood to Adulthood the Appreciation is valued heavily....Much Props from Florida.....

    • @goldenstateofmind4153
      @goldenstateofmind4153 6 років тому

      Damn, that's damn near exactly my experience with the album.

    • @leroymagagenova5903
      @leroymagagenova5903 6 років тому

      MrJduke40 that what happen to me with a couple differences,the song I listened to over and over was rather unique then popped it in again when I started playing the street and got my own car and realised how solid it was

  • @michaelmitchell471
    @michaelmitchell471 6 років тому +12

    Much respect to this brother I was 14 years old living in new jersey listening to Az and Nas they are still my favorite musicians 21 years later

  • @marcusdy1974
    @marcusdy1974 6 років тому +51

    Do your homework kidz, timeless album and artist here kidz

  • @thatoneultimate2320
    @thatoneultimate2320 4 роки тому +15

    AZ Poetic, lyrics, always dropped knowledge, wisdom and understanding one of the real G.O.A.T s of the Golden ERA

  • @rollinguptoswaysview3415
    @rollinguptoswaysview3415 5 років тому +14

    I've been listening to Peices of a Man lately. Definitely one of my favorite albums of all time. That Nature album Season's Change is still fire too.

  • @john1120
    @john1120 6 років тому +36

    This album created so many memories with me classic album.

  • @thec0r379
    @thec0r379 6 років тому +14

    "Just give me; Just give me. Gimme till you can't give back. Just give me. Why don't you give me the world? Give me till you can't give back." Favorite AZ track hands down but this entire record was a certified classic. Az is that dude!!

  • @ladyvirgo3319
    @ladyvirgo3319 6 років тому +44

    It's been 20 years?!? Man time flies

  • @BlackManTravels
    @BlackManTravels 3 роки тому +8

    I used to play his CD all day and everyday driving to school. Awesome memories

  • @isaiahwhite2608
    @isaiahwhite2608 5 років тому +8

    AZ will always be my family ,I was born in the 70s and I most definitely appreciate A's contrabution to the hip hop era. Made my bus rides to school too fast. ☮️ A

  • @itzKingIzzo2U
    @itzKingIzzo2U 6 років тому +38

    This is Dope... Big Ups to the God AZ!!!! Brooklyn's Finest

  • @p4rt_t1me_g0d
    @p4rt_t1me_g0d 6 років тому +66

    AZ challenged what a hardcore artist could be, intelligent, yet hood!
    Ho Happy Jackie in particular surprised me because it's almost curse free, no gratuitous uses of profanity!
    AZ is definitely top 5!
    Add the fact that he's half black half latino, there aren't many, I identified with him from the rip!

    • @duronbryant9463
      @duronbryant9463 6 років тому +1

      JuanJose247 word but he was mafiaoso rap

    • @p4rt_t1me_g0d
      @p4rt_t1me_g0d 6 років тому +4

      duron bryant Yeah, unfortunately!
      I believe this ruined the genre and brought it to where we are today.
      But, the straight street material and the timeless Life's A Bitch verse are the best of show!
      What made his Life's A Bitch verse so iconic wasn't just his delivery, it was how true those lyrics where and will forever be!
      The mafioso raps where just to sell a few records and make a few dollars, like cutting your product to get more money from lesser quality product.
      I'll be the first to admit, it grew out of control and diluted the integrity of the genre.

    • @vainglorious101
      @vainglorious101 6 років тому +4

      He’s just black ..Latino is a culture black is a. Race ...he’s black

    • @p4rt_t1me_g0d
      @p4rt_t1me_g0d 6 років тому +1

      vainglorious101 This is commonly known, but for lack of a better identifier...
      It's a constant point of contention in the Latin community.

    • @WilMars-rr1ny
      @WilMars-rr1ny 5 років тому

      There were plenty of mc's who were intelligent and hood. That's a ridiculous comment.

  • @Juuleeinn
    @Juuleeinn 6 років тому +345

    These are legends..
    These young kids don't respect them at all

    • @TommyTomTompkins
      @TommyTomTompkins 6 років тому +6

      Juuleeinn better watch out for these young kids...if you try and correct them they will haul off and cluck u upside the head.

    • @Juuleeinn
      @Juuleeinn 6 років тому +8

      Twistr lol I'm young myself an Christian but anyone touch me they getn the wrk

    • @TommyTomTompkins
      @TommyTomTompkins 6 років тому +2

      Juuleeinn 😂😂

    • @ricosalvaje8131
      @ricosalvaje8131 6 років тому +7

      Juuleeinn the kids dont understand the importance of these artist. They dont appreciate what the old school did for them.

    • @ricosalvaje8131
      @ricosalvaje8131 6 років тому +4

      Twistr there a bunch of fruity cross dressing weirdos.

  • @gstudios36
    @gstudios36 Рік тому +7

    Having Rakim narrate your documentary is legendary as it gets

  • @Kcesar365
    @Kcesar365 3 роки тому +126

    Az is supposed to as big as Jay Z and Nas no if and and buts! His a legend!!💯💯💯

    • @elmerellis5450
      @elmerellis5450 2 роки тому +2

      Facts

    • @edwardjohnson1592
      @edwardjohnson1592 2 роки тому +3

      Facts facts facts AZ is that cat no question period end of story

    • @itwasalladream21
      @itwasalladream21 2 роки тому +20

      AZ wasn't willing to take the oath and lose his integrity

    • @rozenrogers9897
      @rozenrogers9897 2 роки тому +11

      But he not a sell out and quick to be a devil worshipper

    • @rozenrogers9897
      @rozenrogers9897 2 роки тому +5

      He needs to be paid in royalties....all the rappers from ny and the general east coast....used az's style...wow...

  • @marcy-brooklyn161
    @marcy-brooklyn161 6 років тому +9

    Az has a style like no other legendary status low key style very humble fella I had the pleasure of meeting him at one of his shows my favorite emcee of all time

  • @SolidRocEntertainmentSRE
    @SolidRocEntertainmentSRE 6 років тому +22

    I know A is feeling blessed right now to have the God M.C. RA spit the narration

  • @dreday3987
    @dreday3987 6 років тому +9

    About Time classic AZ I still play this music to this day

  • @RUCROCK1
    @RUCROCK1 5 років тому +17

    Man where has the time gone🙏🏾😌, blessings BET for doing this, thxs AZ for being a fiber of my life🙏🏾😌. Be Safe;-).

  • @MusicalMoonMan2
    @MusicalMoonMan2 Рік тому +14

    I just saw AZ perform tonight (3/25/23) in New Jersey with Vinny and Kay-Gee from Naughty/Sluggaz at the Welmont Theater. AZ was great. Just as good if not better than 1996. I'm a little sad "Rather Unique" was left off of the set as it is one of my favorite songs of all time. There were a bunch of artists at the show and I feel like AZ required the whole evening. No disrespect to the other performers but AZ is in a class of his own...period.

  • @pdf_tv
    @pdf_tv 6 років тому +8

    People gotta pay homage to this man, he’s one of the best underrated MC’s of all time. Salute to AZ for keeping real with himself & blessing hiphop with his hard work & talent #Honor

  • @danielaudacious
    @danielaudacious 6 років тому +39

    Most underrated artist of all time.

  • @RobbinStClair
    @RobbinStClair 6 років тому +42

    That first album man oh man. Special album for the culture.

    • @BETNetworks
      @BETNetworks  6 років тому +1

      What's your favorite song tho?

    • @samrothstein6278
      @samrothstein6278 6 років тому +1

      Robbin St. Clair 3 biggest hype albums ever far as debut. Snoop , Az , canibus

  • @sosaruhinda2615
    @sosaruhinda2615 5 років тому +16

    That verse from life's a bitch was probably one of the best ever in hip hop history

  • @thatsyrianguy487
    @thatsyrianguy487 5 років тому +16

    His mom should be (probably is) so damn proud of AZ. Gave birth to one of the gods of the rap game.

  • @press3048
    @press3048 6 років тому +111

    Foxy still dangerously beautiful!

    • @riceandbeans64
      @riceandbeans64 5 років тому

      Y'all should check out my remix of Doe or Die! It's on my channel. I mixed it with one of Jay-Z instrumentals!

  • @jamesbrewington4760
    @jamesbrewington4760 6 років тому +17

    az aint no joke dope artist one of favorite albums of all time I bought this album atleast 10 times in my life everybody I let listen to it never returned it Lol 🔥

    • @BETNetworks
      @BETNetworks  6 років тому

      Dope! You going to share this doc 10 times too?

  • @zulu2523
    @zulu2523 6 років тому +6

    This brother influenced my moves from South Africa to the States, reason why I migrated from Texas to up North. Ain't no feeling in hip hop like the New York feel. Much love big bro

  • @travisrogers1465
    @travisrogers1465 5 років тому +5

    AZ was so damn underrated!! I still bump his 💿 to this day!! His wordplay, delivery, and presence behind the 🎙 was phenomenal!! He is in my top 10 of best MC’s ever. Glad to see AZ’s name still rings out in these streets. Much respect to the “Don” AZ!!

  • @VKS15
    @VKS15 6 років тому +6

    AZ is so dope man, I mean he can rhyme just so smooth. One of my favorites!! Top 5

  • @dre9873
    @dre9873 6 років тому +36

    Loved this documentary, looking forward to that Doe or Die 2

    • @BETNetworks
      @BETNetworks  6 років тому

      Thanks for watching, Dre! We're waiting too.

  • @dal2122
    @dal2122 6 років тому +57

    Legend AZ!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @humbleguy2010
    @humbleguy2010 6 років тому +34

    "THE GOD" DOING COMMENTARY ON ANOTHER GOD". 💯

  • @chriscarter8228
    @chriscarter8228 3 роки тому +6

    His new album do or die 2 is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 a classic 💯💪 Love From Baltimore, Maryland 💯💯💯

  • @793rd
    @793rd 5 років тому +12

    Classic material along with PIECES OF A MAN 3 yrs later which was my SHIT!
    Another 20 yr anniversary!
    11 to the 7! He OWNS his masters, Bless!