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Anthony Cruz, known professionally as AZ, is an American rapper. Best known for his work with fellow East Coast rapper Nas, the two formed the New York City-based hip hop group the Firm in 1996, along with Foxy Brown, Cormega and Nature. Cruz most notably guest appeared on Nas' 1994 single "Life's a Bitch," and signed with EMI to release his debut studio album, Doe or Die, which was met with critical acclaim. Its lead single, "Sugar Hill" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. Moreover, The Firm's sole album peaked atop the Billboard 200 chart despite unfavorable critical response; the group disbanded two years later. Upon EMI's dissolution, he was transferred to its sister labels, Noo Trybe Records and Virgin Records, through which he released his second album, Pieces of a Man, to continued acclaim. Afterward, Cruz signed with Motown and Universal Records to release his third and fourth albums, 9 Lives and Aziatic. The latter contained the song "The Essence", which earned a nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards. From Wikipedia (

Songs

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So High E
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Sugar Hill E
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Life's a Bitch (feat. Nas) E
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The Format E
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How Ya Livin' featuring Nas (feat. Nas) E
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Albums

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The Tonite Show And G.O.D (New York Deluxe Edition (2 For 1))

2024
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Doe or Die II

2021
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Legendary

2015
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Truth Be Told

2023
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Greatest Beats (Instrumentals)

2019
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Legendary & Philadelphia Freeway 2 (Deluxe Edition)

2015
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The Trap Vault

2023
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Lost & Found

2019
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Hope 4 the Hopeless

2021
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Legacy

2019

Singles & EPs

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So High

Single • 2026
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SLIDE (feat. HB)

Single • 2024
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YVR Freestyle

Single • 2024
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PLT (Pretty Little Ting’) (feat. This Is Kash)

Single • 2025
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一切都算了吧

Single • 2024
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Low Life (feat. Astrokidjay)

Single • 2024
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TRAP (Take Risks & Prosper)

Single • 2025
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Día Triste

Single • 2024
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Pressure (feat. Upstates)

Single • 2025
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Destiny

Single • 2024

Videos

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We Movin

AZ • 1.9M views
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Check Me Out

AZ • 556K views
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Just 4 U

AZ • 569K views
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This Is Why

AZ • 599K views
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Respect Mines

AZ • 455K views
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Problems

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The GOAT

AZ • 1.1M views
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Red Magic

AZ • 811K views

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