AZ On Illmatic, JAY-Z, The Firm, Mixtape Culture, Untold Stories, New Album & More | Drink Champs

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  • @JeromeGigante
    @JeromeGigante ปีที่แล้ว +579

    THE MOST REQUESTED DRINK CHAMPS INTERVIEW IN HISTORY HAS OFFICIALLY HAPPENED !! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🍾

    • @Xilent1
      @Xilent1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love Az, but why?

    • @Turfbaby831
      @Turfbaby831 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bro chill. Nobody requested him😂

    • @Turfbaby831
      @Turfbaby831 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xilent1that nigga just talking. Nobody requested him💯

    • @JeromeGigante
      @JeromeGigante ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@Turfbaby831 y'all don't get it lol

    • @sonywoods9176
      @sonywoods9176 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I believe it was the most anticipated cause you can find clips of a very young NORE when he dissed Nas and vice versa Nas dissed NORE…… so when Drinks Champs had Nas on but never had AZ ……. So the culture felt AZ still wasn’t feeling NORE (pause)…..

  • @Sirrah9
    @Sirrah9 ปีที่แล้ว +593

    AZ is a thinker and is very much intentional with his words and actions. He doesn't respond for the sake of responding and is thoughtful in his responses. He's not gossipy so he's not going to share any salicious stories just because. He's a respectable man.

    • @suciobeats
      @suciobeats ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Dude is super calculated.

    • @thepoetrybender
      @thepoetrybender ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I miss this era of brothas. This used to be the way.

    • @stoneysoraclechannel7839
      @stoneysoraclechannel7839 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Pisces

    • @OG-ANT
      @OG-ANT ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Facts

    • @LowKeyDee1620
      @LowKeyDee1620 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Az my favorite man. He don’t do all the rap bullshit just strictly business and keep it cool

  • @EarvGotti
    @EarvGotti ปีที่แล้ว +1336

    The most anticipated interview in Drink Champs history

  • @BronxFinest08
    @BronxFinest08 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    AZ is such an introspective, classy and calculated dude. He controlled the flow and direction of the interview and was very methodical with his answers and responses. NORE did everything possible to get him to gossip, tattle-tell or throw people under the bus and AZ deflected each time. I absolutely loved this interview and love that AZ got the recognition and praise that he rightly deserves.

    • @tbtnr9851
      @tbtnr9851 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Facts, he is true to the core

    • @MarcusMartin-x7y
      @MarcusMartin-x7y 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Peace 📿 🌍

  • @ReallyLuv3
    @ReallyLuv3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Nore knew from jump he couldn’t control AZ!! this was a classic 💯 now all we need is FOXY BROWN she deserves her flowers too

    • @nyawuza3427
      @nyawuza3427 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah we need Lady Brown there

    • @aleciaroach8470
      @aleciaroach8470 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes. I'm waiting n ready for her.

    • @derekjones8477
      @derekjones8477 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Foxy is so overdue

  • @mb-pc3zn
    @mb-pc3zn ปีที่แล้ว +256

    If NAS and AZ could just do one collaboration album with preemo on the beats I'll die a happy man.

    • @quanmuhammad1146
      @quanmuhammad1146 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s time had past, that album wouldn’t be what it would’ve been so don’t mess up a legacy

    • @215adesigns
      @215adesigns ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On White Jesus 😢

    • @Roose2579
      @Roose2579 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Super duper 💯

    • @jamaalcarter909
      @jamaalcarter909 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No we need another firm album and let dj premier produce it

    • @quentinjones4588
      @quentinjones4588 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@quanmuhammad1146 Time has not passed. Real Hip-Hop heads would cop that joint.

  • @soilrocktree
    @soilrocktree ปีที่แล้ว +216

    AZ was extremely cautious through the whole interview. Bro is about principles and not trying to get into the gossip Nore was looking for.

    • @mikee3261
      @mikee3261 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Man relax it was good conversation lol

    • @johnb7053
      @johnb7053 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Much better than the Math Hoffa interview

    • @columbusohio72
      @columbusohio72 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Smart man. Az said before that he doesnt trust podcasts

    • @Lasheem
      @Lasheem ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnb7053he definitely more comfortable here

    • @dnyce136
      @dnyce136 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Facts! Nore was trying to get him to talk but AZ was too meticulous with it.

  • @VendaHustler
    @VendaHustler ปีที่แล้ว +188

    "sometimes you let the problems, solve themselves" - AZ

    • @PinkysMom.31
      @PinkysMom.31 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Precisely. 😅😊

    • @jameskallaghan9923
      @jameskallaghan9923 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Out of context, this is such a gangsta line

  • @chrisvigo4880
    @chrisvigo4880 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +284

    Little kids take note..this is how men back in the day USED TO BE. You can hear it in his voice, pure integrity. They don't make them like this no more. He is a blueprint human being.

    • @robertsothmann8110
      @robertsothmann8110 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Grownfolk music. GOATmade

    • @frank-xp6pj
      @frank-xp6pj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Supreme facts 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏

    • @justindouglas8741
      @justindouglas8741 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      yea AZ the truth

    • @dariushallums6321
      @dariushallums6321 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💯

    • @inthekfcmacncheese1333
      @inthekfcmacncheese1333 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really? Your glazing this man virtually. Stop with the idol worship old head

  • @sleepydank8330
    @sleepydank8330 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    One of the most sharpest, systematically gifted smoothest, lyrical machines with a flow of great substance and depth

  • @thegalacticcast
    @thegalacticcast ปีที่แล้ว +201

    AZ Str8 Controlled The Interview With Smoothness And Class. HE IS A TRUE LEADER!!!✊🏿

  • @simmsationcannon6270
    @simmsationcannon6270 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    AZ is a smart smart calculated man. He didn't drink or smoke and they tried throughout the whole interview. AZ knows Nore and he ain't falling for it. Salute

    • @WolfSnot
      @WolfSnot ปีที่แล้ว +17

      NORE with That pre rolled blunt was wild😅

    • @simmsationcannon6270
      @simmsationcannon6270 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @WolfSnot Nore is grimmy and they all know from queens and Brooklyn and now we all know if u read Prodigy's book. He maybe different now but those dudes don't forget and AZ made that clear in the interview towards the end.

    • @dotmarceo
      @dotmarceo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Showing that you don't have to do it too.

    • @DDot-im3jr
      @DDot-im3jr ปีที่แล้ว

      Yo you notice he never lit it up nigga was like I didn't see you roll shit , to much funny shit going on right now lmao ​@@WolfSnot

    • @TheFilmSpace1
      @TheFilmSpace1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He did drink 😂😂 He was drinking allot

  • @brockbridge
    @brockbridge ปีที่แล้ว +140

    AZ is one of the most respected rappers EVER. It's good to see him get his flowers. It would be great for Nas and AZ to put out an album together..

    • @silkyedd
      @silkyedd ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That would be fire🔥🔥🔥

  • @ravenbennett3437
    @ravenbennett3437 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    Humility, charisma, style, and artistry--The Legendary A.Z.

  • @REALHIPHOPLOVE24
    @REALHIPHOPLOVE24 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    *Shit got me teary eyed no lie man been a fan of AZ for years and always tried to get people to hear this Legend even when people who don’t have clue of Hip Hop would be like “Who?”*

    • @Tony-b8g
      @Tony-b8g 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I remember my boy stole my doe or die CD I brought another one but still retrieved that one also I lived by that album

  • @peacelight9640
    @peacelight9640 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    AZ straight 90s real dude...Mad style and old school flavor..Young dudes pay attention this what authentic realness is...That Era...100

    • @Tyweezy84
      @Tyweezy84 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Real shit

    • @jazzluva3437
      @jazzluva3437 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      EXACTLY!!! I LOVE MY BROOKLYN DUDES. I LOVE NY DUDES , THAT GREW UP WHEN I DID. I AM A FEW YEARS OLDER THAN AZ, BUT I HAD A CRUSH ON HIM. HE'S THE PERFECT PROTOTYPE OF WHAT A REAL BROOKLYN STAND UP GUY IS SUPPOSED TO BE!!!!

  • @lawestphilly
    @lawestphilly ปีที่แล้ว +96

    You never hear no weird shit or beefs with AZ he definitely seems like a solid dude 💯

    • @MikeyT4112
      @MikeyT4112 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      RS!

    • @johndavis9321
      @johndavis9321 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      How it's supposed to when you carry yourself like a real men

    • @caliberofdayoneent.7913
      @caliberofdayoneent.7913 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Facts. Solid artist.

    • @Satanism666-n6n
      @Satanism666-n6n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lol the life is a b story was funny cause I knew when he heard the beat he would want to rap on it lol

    • @BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle
      @BillCosbyTouchedMyDoodle 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You forgot when he “taked over” his beef with Nas. 2001 was lit!

  • @Kooljetton91
    @Kooljetton91 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    This episode was special…you can tell Nore genuinely wanted AZ to get his flowers and recognition for his greatness.

  • @tryrainey1
    @tryrainey1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Az is literally the coolest rapper ever.

    • @jahazshine4587
      @jahazshine4587 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Straight up!

    • @252Ron
      @252Ron 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So cool and smooth, without effort!

  • @BlancoDasMe
    @BlancoDasMe ปีที่แล้ว +38

    One of the illest and most humble! How can you hate on this man. Mad class and elegance

  • @AZrapKGball
    @AZrapKGball ปีที่แล้ว +117

    This made me smile for 1 hour and 56 minutes- Chicago love AZ👑🎤🐐

    • @willsalter8113
      @willsalter8113 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @AZrapKGball: you never lied homie. I still remember going to the Plaza on 95th and copping Doe Or Die in 95.

  • @johnsauce7369
    @johnsauce7369 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    AZ is an underrated Legend and most definitely deserves his flowers. The new album "TRUTH BE TOLD" is actually 🔥🔥🔥 too

    • @dianevrules
      @dianevrules ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Classic af I swear

    • @mrbuggz5213
      @mrbuggz5213 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Album is dope af!!! I have been listening since release. Str8 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @ObeyaCorpsArmory
      @ObeyaCorpsArmory ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he not underated everyone knows this guy and places him amongst the greatest

    • @SplashyLaflare
      @SplashyLaflare ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Truth Be Told hard af 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Ree._samir
    @Ree._samir ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Glad my guy is FINALLY getting his flowers! If you here you more than likely a real one and I salute you 🫡🤝🏾💯

  • @HIPHOPCITIZENSHOW
    @HIPHOPCITIZENSHOW ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Met AZ in the late 90’s at HU homecoming. He was with Nas who just dropped illmatic. A lady asked me to take a photo with AZ, suddenly, I was taking photos of AZ and Nas then the phone rang and he was tellin people that Foxy Brown just landed in DC - shit was crazy back then. AZ still is 🔥

  • @MrJuneyboy
    @MrJuneyboy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Its crazy how talented, calculating and humbled AZ is bruh spit bars you have to rewind!!!

  • @RamsonOpoku
    @RamsonOpoku ปีที่แล้ว +31

    AZ INTRO ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, IS BY FAR THE BEST INTRO IN HIP JOP HISTORY!!! GETTING CHILLS JUST THINKING ABOUT IT

    • @tweeze2700
      @tweeze2700 ปีที่แล้ว

      Krazy doe or die part 1 intro is 100 x better 😂

  • @kingjams
    @kingjams ปีที่แล้ว +130

    AZ/NAS the core of Hip Hop, they'll mentally take you to a time and place and have you experience that life in the most poetic way ever. The story telling is next level philosophy.

    • @dianevrules
      @dianevrules ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just listen to Truth Be Told. That is classic. F&&&^ Nas

    • @user-tk7rl6hw6c
      @user-tk7rl6hw6c ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

    • @DoloGomez
      @DoloGomez ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Visualizer

    • @youngmalik3929
      @youngmalik3929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The coolest New York nigga next to nas

    • @rich8228
      @rich8228 ปีที่แล้ว

      I CONQUER

  • @kincamell
    @kincamell ปีที่แล้ว +173

    "So it's gonna take more than your astrologist to knowledge this
    A physiologist couldn't even figure out the exoticness
    Raps demolishing certified the way I style it
    My wordplay blaze with the rays of ultraviolet
    My culture's smiling, getting more in depth with each breath
    Autobiography follows the footsteps of Malcolm X"- AZ
    Peace to The Firm.
    Peace to Chris "The Glove" Taylor.
    The Truth Be Told album sounds stellar.

    • @Ree._samir
      @Ree._samir ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Rather unique!

    • @toryou6
      @toryou6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Money and sex, gore-tex, Donna Karan and Guess, Finesse, success through the life of stress, mics I bless

    • @steve.santiago
      @steve.santiago ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I still remember when that Rather Unique verse got hip hop quotable in The Source.

    • @Ree._samir
      @Ree._samir ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@toryou6 Puffing trees that get me high as trapeze looking Japanese At ease when I’m stacking geez, so let’s discuss plus degrees, how the rhyme forces the source for thoughts that’s lost, so don’t cross cause it’ll cost…

    • @5teveV
      @5teveV ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Legendary

  • @thomasceo
    @thomasceo ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Probably the most underrated and overlooked hip hop artist of all time.

  • @markieOD
    @markieOD ปีที่แล้ว +28

    AZ is one of the most … if not THE…humblest rappers alive! Cool as a cucumber man! This was great that he finally get his due diligence 🙏🏿 AZ is in my Top 10 fav lyricists!

  • @derekgreene4253
    @derekgreene4253 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    So happy for my brother. Known him since before we was teenagers. We used to be on the 4th floor in my grandmothers building in cyphers and blowing something. Keep doing your thing my brother 😊

  • @rocdawgdadondiggy
    @rocdawgdadondiggy ปีที่แล้ว +42

    AZ is a top tier emcee. A true hiphop legend that has never been given the attention he deserves. 💯

  • @PACNYY
    @PACNYY ปีที่แล้ว +174

    AZ is one of the 🐐and one of the best lyrists of all time. Brooklyn created a beast 😤. Classic albums under his belt and bars for decades. One of my favorite songs from him is The Come Up 🎶 which is absolutely 🔥🔥🔥. I'm glad that he's finally getting his well deserved flowers. Drink Champs you guys have another classic interview. Much love and respect to y'all 😎.

    • @devincollins9726
      @devincollins9726 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I thought he was from Brooklyn ?

    • @MrPreachx
      @MrPreachx ปีที่แล้ว

      @@devincollins9726yes bk

    • @dipsetny9291
      @dipsetny9291 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@devincollins9726AZ is from East New York Brooklyn!

    • @broadwaye984
      @broadwaye984 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’ll never understand these fair weather hip hop fans. I’m from Queens and I’ve known AZ was from Brooklyn from day 1

    • @malikdageek1501
      @malikdageek1501 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💯 agreed 🤝🤝

  • @EmEs1018
    @EmEs1018 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    AZ… one of the smoothest wordsmiths out there. “Rather Unique” is everything. Let me find out AZ didn’t think he was as nice as he was in 1993…

  • @sacred1827
    @sacred1827 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Fan Mail by AZ is one of the best written rap songs I've heard and majorly slept on. Guy is lyrically elite

    • @tucsonhiphop
      @tucsonhiphop 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your correct supreme gem

  • @Syahhefe
    @Syahhefe ปีที่แล้ว +137

    AZ IS LIKE JAY Z & NAS IN ONE PERSON

    • @nicksharma8238
      @nicksharma8238 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I agree. Classy and introspective at the same time. A thinker

    • @JeromeRaphael
      @JeromeRaphael ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No doubt

    • @jada8047
      @jada8047 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So is Kanye lol

    • @robbiebridges6021
      @robbiebridges6021 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jada8047nope not Kanye woah 😳

    • @jada8047
      @jada8047 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@robbiebridges6021Early days he was Business an Lyrical in his early times not so political now like 2Pac..
      Hopefully he's giving money to the poor like 2Pac with he's richeous speeches..

  • @Richard-bv4cq
    @Richard-bv4cq ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Az one of the best. Most underrated. He will never go out of style

    • @sierraxx9979
      @sierraxx9979 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For real A forever that dude he too smooth !

  • @niyatelfar
    @niyatelfar ปีที่แล้ว +38

    this comment section alone displays how AZ’s personhood and artform impacts others. He is so dope, definitely getting tickets to see him and Cormega at SOBs 💌💌💌

  • @everettthomas2759
    @everettthomas2759 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Him and kurrupt are vicious on the mic. Hidden gems

    • @SmoukaD
      @SmoukaD 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ma man ✊️

  • @dariusgoins
    @dariusgoins ปีที่แล้ว +63

    AZ wasn't getting caught up in the drunk and tree smoke shenanigans... He done seen how these Drink Champ interviews get sloppy and messy.... Salute and Respect

  • @jaSi9
    @jaSi9 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    AZ The God! Favorite emcee since 95! One of the greatest in hip-hop. The best lyricist in the world. Untouchable. Undeniable. Legendary. Noble. Elite. Impeccable flow. Great to see him.

  • @everette8615
    @everette8615 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Big shot out to A.Z. I feel the vibe. His people he grew up with is my people. From N.Y. to N.C. Back and forth. East N.Y. has always been a family for us coming out of E.C. We jumped off the porch straight into the streets from N.C. to East N.Y.

  • @lolasmith1585
    @lolasmith1585 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    AZ always been one of my favorites when it came to lyrics. He deserves his flowers and more.

  • @keronwindley4950
    @keronwindley4950 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The last part of the interview had me dying 😂😂😂 ,.. you can tell AZ was done with the questions ,..hungry Asf ,.. a lil tipsy and Nore keep asking him questions. The annoyance on his face was priceless. AZ was ready to get tf up out!

    • @ccmarrie06
      @ccmarrie06 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I was looking for this comment. 😂 I was starting to think I was the only one picking up on that…. Like, “if this mf ask me to drink one more mf time!” 🤣🤣 repetitive questions started feeling a little invasive too, you could tell.

    • @alleycattandy2235
      @alleycattandy2235 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep! I'm done scrolling!

    • @252Ron
      @252Ron 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He gives me the vibes that he's quick to flip!

  • @paiddronavajas7531
    @paiddronavajas7531 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    AZ brought me back to drink champs

  • @cooljay7649
    @cooljay7649 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    AZ is so humble I just said a prayer, keep going king you deserve everything that has come to you and what's coming salute

    • @soilrocktree
      @soilrocktree ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Seems like he didn't want to be there with Nore's loud ass

  • @highcry
    @highcry ปีที่แล้ว +207

    “Pieces of a Man” is an album that needs more credit. There’s not much separating it from “It Was Written.” There’s a few albums I go to when I’m sick and need musical medicine. “Aquemeni” is one of them, and “Pieces of a Man” is the other. I learned more about life from that album than I did from my actual father.

    • @snoopy4749
      @snoopy4749 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The joint with Nas is a slapper

    • @DezZ9
      @DezZ9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      For certain

    • @DezZ9
      @DezZ9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ​@snoopy4749 How Ya Livin definitely one of my most played songs right now

    • @otisthomas5096
      @otisthomas5096 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Damn, that's a shame. Go have a sit down with your dad fam

    • @JA-vy1gp
      @JA-vy1gp ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Pieces of a man is my shit !! Definitely a classic! Not just the album but the actual song pieces of a man !

  • @roberteldridge9027
    @roberteldridge9027 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Can we please get a Firm pt 2 album? That tease on King's Disease got the public craving for more!

    • @bowling4clarity817
      @bowling4clarity817 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Without Fox tho. Respectfully, she was out of place on the recent Nas joint .

    • @dianevrules
      @dianevrules ปีที่แล้ว

      With Cormega and without bs Nas @@bowling4clarity817

    • @riko62052
      @riko62052 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea but the original firm instead leave off nature and bring back mega

    • @kennylafortune63
      @kennylafortune63 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bowling4clarity817she really raps tho 😂

    • @Shayzar1
      @Shayzar1 ปีที่แล้ว

      how so ? , i liked her verse @@bowling4clarity817

  • @germxv
    @germxv ปีที่แล้ว +14

    AZ the first one to say....we fucked it up mixing the competiveness if hip-hop and street street together. That is straight up facts. Salute

  • @jamesallmonjr6282
    @jamesallmonjr6282 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    AZ said that, I wouldn't change nothing, every lesson is a blessing

  • @parlewilbert7159
    @parlewilbert7159 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Brownsville East New York Stand Up. AZ thank you for your inspiration thru your music. I grow up listening to Rakim and you faithfully. I still listen to your music and look for your music. Brother your albums got me thru n still getting me thru. I humbly thank you as a kid from Brooklyn Salute God

  • @TrayMackfromTSP
    @TrayMackfromTSP ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love AZ's demeanor. So arrogant and humble at the same time.

  • @kendrap-LvnHppnss6371
    @kendrap-LvnHppnss6371 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Finally got him on Drink Champs!!! "Sugar Hill" was the most played song in my car, CD player, now on my playlist!! I even bump the sample "Sugar Free" by Juicy just to go back to AZ's version!! I gotta say this man hasn't aged a bit!! ❤❤❤

    • @dianevrules
      @dianevrules ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep 304

    • @avillaincr
      @avillaincr ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same here... but I do listen to juicy's album version and to the "deo super dance mix" from which the beat was sampled...
      brazilian eumir deodato is a genius.
      plus I have like 8 to 10 different trys on that specific beat...
      e.g.
      brian mcknight's "hold me trackmaster's remix"
      cmw's "it's a compton thing"
      grand daddy i.u.'s "sugar free"
      erykah badu's "back in the day"
      love sugar hill since summer '95 though... that'll be my joint forever.

    • @ReshonBryant
      @ReshonBryant 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Even that Keep Runnin' joint hit different once it was a rap.

  • @Pearl0315
    @Pearl0315 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I will forever love AZ...So smooth and the Best to Ever Do It! This is the best Drink Champs Interview Ever

  • @Mr.Memphis10
    @Mr.Memphis10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is definitely the most anticipated interview on drink champs' history! Day one fan of AZ. Salute to the legendary AZ!

  • @neworleans8245
    @neworleans8245 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    AZ IS LIKE THE DIAMOND IN THE DIRT😊💯

  • @Drack00796
    @Drack00796 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    NORE didn’t want this show to end he’s really happy AZ came thru 😂 💯

    • @Jamesgalc-gs8wu
      @Jamesgalc-gs8wu ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lmao facts. You heard the Combat Jack interview with AZ?

    • @Drack00796
      @Drack00796 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Jamesgalc-gs8wu naw I didn’t I’m gonna have to find it

  • @Peacefulyetbroken
    @Peacefulyetbroken ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This one gonna be good! AZ is definitely a legend & deserves his flowers

    • @dianevrules
      @dianevrules ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely top 1 rapper

  • @MicMasterJ
    @MicMasterJ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    You can tell A not into the petty bs. He seems 1000 percent solid. Salute to the legend 🫡

  • @dizcosmith6887
    @dizcosmith6887 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I always loved how smooth, calm, collected vibes AZ gave off. 🎉

  • @SMOOVKILL1
    @SMOOVKILL1 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    AZ is so humble. Ive been waiting for someone to say Foxy Browns verse on Affirmative Action was written by her since the day the record dropped. AZ is a G.O.A.T. in hip hop no question.

    • @abrahamtembo
      @abrahamtembo ปีที่แล้ว

      That bar was crazzzxxy

  • @kelvingainey3474
    @kelvingainey3474 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    The fans need a Nas and AZ album and we need a Firm album🎤🎤🎤

    • @Ghostaredead
      @Ghostaredead ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Imma fan of both and we don’t need that

    • @WonderAries324
      @WonderAries324 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ghostaredead😂😂

    • @josephthompson6920
      @josephthompson6920 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bugging

    • @jamaaldavis7907
      @jamaaldavis7907 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Ghostaredeadmuch too late....😂😂agreed

  • @brianletlhabane6018
    @brianletlhabane6018 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Yeah in South Africa, we got the album and AZ's flow on every track on The Firm touched us. That man deserves his flowers. His bars inspired us.

  • @JerseyMac11
    @JerseyMac11 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I will forever be sick to my stomach that Nas and AZ never made an album together. It just seemed so natural to make it happen. Still… one of THEE illest most charismatic pens to ever lay down rhymes. 💯💯💯

    • @FollowThatKNUT
      @FollowThatKNUT ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I blame Nas! lol

    • @johndavis9321
      @johndavis9321 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@@FollowThatKNUTfacts nas definitely didn't wan to get outshined

    • @Pooz30
      @Pooz30 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      AZ has made it clear that he’s down and it’s on Nas.

    • @FollowThatKNUT
      @FollowThatKNUT 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @johndavis9321 As great as Nas is.. he can’t take failure well. When Dre said for them people who said that I turned pop after the Firm flop… Once it’s viewed in a negative light.. Nas walks away!

  • @dougcasso6467
    @dougcasso6467 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You could tell he doesn't like doing interviews. I understand him a lil better. He's just about music and his money as he should. Great interview. Hopefully going to the show on the 30th

  • @aland.3728
    @aland.3728 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “He opened the door for me, how can I go left”? That’s brotherhood right there! 🫡AZ!

  • @de61876
    @de61876 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Because he so humble, everyone is rooting for AZ. Truth Be Told is 🔥. Great interview, great job getting AZ to open up. Salute.

    • @PLBoogie
      @PLBoogie ปีที่แล้ว

      It's the God in him that keeps him humble and have humility 24/7. That foundation keeps the Hip❤Hop in him solid.

  • @mcook-69don
    @mcook-69don ปีที่แล้ว +26

    AZ RnB collabs are underrated. He was featured on some bangers in the 90's.

  • @gl0bal7474
    @gl0bal7474 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Incredible lyricist and innovator. His cadence and creativity are unmatched

  • @buddylee19082
    @buddylee19082 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was a special for me... Thank you "Drink Champs." I've always felt like AZ was one of the most slept on MC's from that era, or at least lacked the exposure that other rappers of that time got. So seeing this was great. I didn't even know he was still making music after the 90's so this was a phenomenal, thank you.

  • @truthoughttv76
    @truthoughttv76 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Yo they got AZ on drink champs let’s go. One of my favorite rappers of all time. Pen game go crazy.

    • @urielriley
      @urielriley ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🌟❤️‍🔥🌟🎯👑

  • @mbeas9612
    @mbeas9612 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    One of the most anticipated Drink Champs interviews in history and it lived up to the hype. It's very great to see the legend AZ get his well deserved flowers while he is still alive. He was one of the most standout rappers of the impactful 90s era with his unique flow and smooth lyricism. AZ is without a doubt one of the greatest rappers off all time. Salute to AZ 🫡🫡

  • @djgolo08861
    @djgolo08861 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    ONE OF THE GREATEST MC’s EVER!!!! SALUTE AZ!!!! BOUT DAMM TIME!!!

    • @prof3ssor178
      @prof3ssor178 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      FACTS 💯 he's very important to Hip-Hop

    • @jaSi9
      @jaSi9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Word up! About time!!

    • @dianevrules
      @dianevrules ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's is the gREATEST @@jaSi9

    • @urielriley
      @urielriley ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💯❣️🎯🌟

  • @tbtnr9851
    @tbtnr9851 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    AZ is my favourite rapper, not only because of his music, but because he is very observant and calculated. You always think clearer and act efficient when at a distance.
    Difference in mindset watching the storm, rather than being inside it

  • @vonward5318
    @vonward5318 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow AZ 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 He’s super lyrical and has the rap voice.1 of the best of Alltime and 1 of my favorites

  • @mcm-inc
    @mcm-inc ปีที่แล้ว +37

    When your peers respect you, you don't have to say nothing
    they speak for you that's power.

  • @Playa2Fly17
    @Playa2Fly17 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I grew up in ATL, you know nobody was bumping NY artist down here. I was the oddball growing up bumping Jay Z, Nas, AZ, Cormega, Big L, 50 Cent the list goes on. I say all that to say AZ is my goat! As a kid I loved his stories more than I loved Nas stories! Glad to see AZ getting his flowers! Much love from ATL!

    • @Jamesgalc-gs8wu
      @Jamesgalc-gs8wu ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was the same out west

    • @bigdog533
      @bigdog533 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same but in the country of NC where only thing you heard was Pac and Southern Artist

    • @Jamesgalc-gs8wu
      @Jamesgalc-gs8wu ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bigdog533 same buy in Arizona

    • @roseheath612
      @roseheath612 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      U wasn't the only odd ball in Da A I also was bumping up north rappers when nobody in the A was bumping Ny shit✊🏾

  • @counterpunch559
    @counterpunch559 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I can honestly say Nore did not mess this interview up, it was certainly a nice piece, I give Nore credit this time! Much Love to AZ hip hop icon/giant

  • @dsco72
    @dsco72 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I like the way Az never shows conflict or bias to anyone straight up stand up on how you respect the people you work with their problems not your problems 🫡 Az top 5 DOA let’s argue

  • @cactusjack2264
    @cactusjack2264 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    AZ underrated af, one of the greatest lyricist of all time 💯 didn’t know he was this humble

  • @GoatedRain
    @GoatedRain ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I need a AZ and DJ Premo album. I’ll buy that album 5 times

    • @jaypeso1980s
      @jaypeso1980s ปีที่แล้ว +5

      hell yeah! that shit would be a classic.

    • @finalthought3888
      @finalthought3888 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      FACTS

    • @jamaaldavis7907
      @jamaaldavis7907 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jaypeso1980sindeed

    • @johnb7053
      @johnb7053 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      At least another track it’s long overdue, I know Primo got a vault ready and waiting for the heavy hitters

    • @shutdown8947
      @shutdown8947 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The Format is classic

  • @lamar3332
    @lamar3332 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    AZ always been one of the best lyricist in the game. AZ and Nas album gotta come out

  • @kireality
    @kireality ปีที่แล้ว +39

    AZ's persona comes across the same way, whether it's on records or interviews. Humble guy, who stays out the way. He gets his on the low, moves quietly and rips mics.

  • @Omnipotent645
    @Omnipotent645 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man he is so humble for being such a Legend. Massive respect for AZ, always dope, never sold out. And also seems to be a pretty decent human.

  • @starrblayze6996
    @starrblayze6996 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nore is too excited lol. I’m just glad AZ kept telling him to “hold on, let me finish!”

  • @walterclark3198
    @walterclark3198 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Nas and Az need to do an album together. That song how you livin is a classic by them.

    • @dianevrules
      @dianevrules ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never. AZ doesnt need dead weight

    • @riko62052
      @riko62052 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​​@@dianevrules Escobar and sosa like Cosby and Poitier 💯

    • @calvinperson9732
      @calvinperson9732 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@dianevrules Dead weight ? They homies and as you see in the story Nas kept it real with Sosa from day one . Another Firm or Nas n AZ would be dope for adult hip hop .

  • @ezdave2929
    @ezdave2929 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hell yeah, Drink Champs showing love to one of the coldest ever, AZ! Salute!

  • @KD_SWAGGER
    @KD_SWAGGER ปีที่แล้ว +26

    AZ & Doo Wop on Drink Champs is long overdue. Salute to both these legends. Two of my favorites. 💪🏻

  • @TheWrightVisions
    @TheWrightVisions ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This Interview is well appreciated!!!
    AZ was a big influence on me started rapping 💯
    Rakim, Kool G Rap and AZ word play was crazy!!! Something about how AZ poetically put his shit together was magnetic.

  • @jonesgeorgita
    @jonesgeorgita ปีที่แล้ว +6

    AZ still fine as wine. Looking forward to this Interview.

  • @deannahinton5526
    @deannahinton5526 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    AZ and DoWop...two LEGENDS at the same time is incredibly EPIC!! Salute to both Kings and Drink Champs for giving them a space to be heard!! For those who aren't familiar, please do your research! AZ is a true, skilled and timeless ICON🔥👑

  • @chrisbelcher1433
    @chrisbelcher1433 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    AZ be looking at Nore like “wtf you want me to say”

  • @williamsmith4535
    @williamsmith4535 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm from Milwaukee watching this live right now..AZ is one of my all time favorites..to the point where..I actually thought AZ was one of the dudes that put nas on..that's how thorough bro is

  • @TaylorXo5
    @TaylorXo5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have always listened to AZ, he always stays on my play list! sad he doesnt get more credit.

  • @user-gb2vk2ff8x
    @user-gb2vk2ff8x ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been loving all the AZ interviews! Never heard him speak this much in my life lol! "Its a beautiful thing..." 🔥🔥🔥

  • @MrTml3000
    @MrTml3000 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    AZ - Wanna Be There..... One of the dopest hip hop songs ever and perfect for this episode. Hip Hop Legend

    • @MrTml3000
      @MrTml3000 ปีที่แล้ว

      @benbarnard4233 🎯🎯🎯

  • @TAPATIOPLEASE
    @TAPATIOPLEASE ปีที่แล้ว +13

    EFN is such a shaper for the show. Him mentioning to bring up stories when mentioning names is a good example

  • @progressiveprofits9376
    @progressiveprofits9376 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    AZ one of them guys I always wanted to see transpire and do bigger and better things. Gotta support the real.

  • @keithwells7251
    @keithwells7251 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    AZ one of the coolest cats you'll ever see. Laid back and always reserved. My type of BROTHER. 1 LOVE

  • @t1nma5k22
    @t1nma5k22 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    SO HAPPY AZ GOT HIS FLOWERS YEAH AZ AZ