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  • @shakurgonzalez952
    @shakurgonzalez952 6 ปีที่แล้ว +775

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

    • @chizzythadonchizzy
      @chizzythadonchizzy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Real talk!!

    • @andrewhernandez9857
      @andrewhernandez9857 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @Nitagnelifs
      @Nitagnelifs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @Nitagnelifs
      @Nitagnelifs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      AZ is the most underrated

    • @andrewhernandez9857
      @andrewhernandez9857 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @reallife828
    @reallife828 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1123

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @dillardhill71
      @dillardhill71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @slurone1923
      @slurone1923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hang them from the ceiling using skinny jeans!!

    • @The_Mavs_Are_Bums
      @The_Mavs_Are_Bums 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤙🤙🤙

    • @MA-yv8dw
      @MA-yv8dw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Facts

  • @TheRealLeonardWashington
    @TheRealLeonardWashington 3 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @BigSi-xw6wv
      @BigSi-xw6wv ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Absolutely. May be the best

    • @user-rk4ey7wh9q
      @user-rk4ey7wh9q ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @khalmaxroboticsgh3176
      @khalmaxroboticsgh3176 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @tanksledder1292
    @tanksledder1292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +270

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

    • @Muddas05
      @Muddas05 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      HIGHKEY!!!!!!

    • @trentyates418
      @trentyates418 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      OG’s connect with older OG’s

    • @SereniTee99
      @SereniTee99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Word💪🏽

    • @jojosaylor8996
      @jojosaylor8996 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      His definitely special type of talent

    • @charmainewillaims8239
      @charmainewillaims8239 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So true

  • @revolutionary.loveee
    @revolutionary.loveee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +374

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

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Me too I always loved Rakim's voice.

    • @hiiipoweriii2211
      @hiiipoweriii2211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That was the rapper that he looked up to

    • @Peakfreud
      @Peakfreud 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      The Goat Narrating your Bio
      Now that's Dope

    • @anthonybowers3807
      @anthonybowers3807 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Ken-iu2zp
      @Ken-iu2zp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ur mad pretty

  • @KD_SWAGGER
    @KD_SWAGGER 6 ปีที่แล้ว +437

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

    • @operationexposure6878
      @operationexposure6878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @KD_SWAGGER
      @KD_SWAGGER 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@operationexposure6878 🤘🏻

    • @trentyates418
      @trentyates418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This man is better than nas IMO. AZ rocks!

    • @AfroPick82
      @AfroPick82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @MrFox-qb1jx
    @MrFox-qb1jx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +831

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

    • @sonofakebulan747
      @sonofakebulan747 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Facts 👍

    • @mayhem7183
      @mayhem7183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      FACTS 💯

    • @MA-yv8dw
      @MA-yv8dw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You know that's right!😎

    • @octm1
      @octm1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ray fox AZ doc>BET in the Last 10 years

    • @ryanmartin73
      @ryanmartin73 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      deadass

  • @sebastienfrancois1928
    @sebastienfrancois1928 6 ปีที่แล้ว +590

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

    • @phantom-xb6wv
      @phantom-xb6wv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @samrothstein6278
      @samrothstein6278 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Definitely top 5

  • @euphoriaggaminghd
    @euphoriaggaminghd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    AZ'S voice is so iconic

  • @shaystylesme
    @shaystylesme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ♥️

  • @mrstecstash
    @mrstecstash 6 ปีที่แล้ว +373

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

    • @memyladyandthedogs5529
      @memyladyandthedogs5529 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bee Bee223 #Facts

    • @geiccidan
      @geiccidan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fact's

    • @sinethembamabozwana6168
      @sinethembamabozwana6168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bee Bee223 suppose to have happen by now...bayasokolisa kodwa suka shi...

    • @354allday
      @354allday 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Drink Champs fell off badly..got too commercial

    • @idilmoussa591
      @idilmoussa591 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@354allday exactly!

  • @marcushoke817
    @marcushoke817 6 ปีที่แล้ว +274

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

    • @donttrip4228
      @donttrip4228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Forrealtho

    • @irespectmuzik
      @irespectmuzik 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marcus Hoke bro dead ass

    • @danieldorsey4883
      @danieldorsey4883 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The firm

    • @clarkbar
      @clarkbar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @akhgrier8798
      @akhgrier8798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely

  • @StonerzMtn
    @StonerzMtn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +273

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

    • @chizzythadonchizzy
      @chizzythadonchizzy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      StonerzMtn uv said it all

    • @alishamoss6801
      @alishamoss6801 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      StonerzMtn Word

    • @bigpesa6166
      @bigpesa6166 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No doubt!

    • @t.c.o.g.773
      @t.c.o.g.773 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      StonerzMtn worddddd

    • @Tribeofjudah89
      @Tribeofjudah89 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      StonerzMtn you could have said it no better brother Big Daddy Kane would have been dope too

  • @thinkfactorytechnologyuk4432
    @thinkfactorytechnologyuk4432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 .

  • @Beautybizz28
    @Beautybizz28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

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

    • @Lordofvenlo
      @Lordofvenlo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you single?

    • @bacrispy
      @bacrispy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts 🔥🔥💯

    • @croplaya
      @croplaya ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @jojosaylor8996
      @jojosaylor8996 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes I definitely loved the Firm from beginning to end

    • @Beautybizz28
      @Beautybizz28 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jojosaylor8996 same!!

  • @rjones99
    @rjones99 6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

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

  • @Anhviet19
    @Anhviet19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @purple4785
      @purple4785 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly!!!!!!

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @aldali724
      @aldali724 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ginokappadonna
      @ginokappadonna 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      AZ and Black Thought held me down in the 90s

  • @billyKOTF
    @billyKOTF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +122

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

  • @cameronmiller69
    @cameronmiller69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Foxy Brown high key has some deep feelings for AZ

    • @realitycheck1092
      @realitycheck1092 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He smashed back in ‘97

    • @hotdiva38
      @hotdiva38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@realitycheck1092 how you know lol

    • @RichieDavid83
      @RichieDavid83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @adamgordon2572
      @adamgordon2572 ปีที่แล้ว +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 💯

  • @shawnsteed4140
    @shawnsteed4140 6 ปีที่แล้ว +370

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

    • @thefirefactory4969
      @thefirefactory4969 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

    • @kamilelewis1943
      @kamilelewis1943 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shawn Steed NEVER HAPPEN DONT WISH THAT ON YASELF..

    • @reyspyder357
      @reyspyder357 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shawn Steed word

    • @flow2tech
      @flow2tech 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @mynameisbigha4184
      @mynameisbigha4184 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The firm fucked that up

  • @TTSantiago821
    @TTSantiago821 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You and me both lol

    • @WilMars-rr1ny
      @WilMars-rr1ny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @BTrapr40
      @BTrapr40 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see you every where 🙌🏾

    • @spaarbeleg
      @spaarbeleg 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @butterflylovenj7300
      @butterflylovenj7300 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯🎯

  • @williamharmon6854
    @williamharmon6854 6 ปีที่แล้ว +447

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

    • @nhoodjazz
      @nhoodjazz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      william harmon sick

    • @1stnaruto
      @1stnaruto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      the internal rhyming on that is crazy. smooth af

    • @southcarolina4983
      @southcarolina4983 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      william harmon Alright

    • @TheRealPositiveKing
      @TheRealPositiveKing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      william harmon Just Sick

    • @TrueKing
      @TrueKing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LEGENDARY SHIT!!!!

  • @kenkenny6196
    @kenkenny6196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

  • @dennislueck1555
    @dennislueck1555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @PowerfulAndWise
    @PowerfulAndWise 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @haroldbishop3920
    @haroldbishop3920 6 ปีที่แล้ว +559

    AZ is one of the best no doubt!!!

    • @duronbryant9463
      @duronbryant9463 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      harold bishop he might be the greatest

    • @bastianszustykiewicz8478
      @bastianszustykiewicz8478 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      harold bishop s z

    • @TheOneAndOnlyWisCali
      @TheOneAndOnlyWisCali 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      harold bishop #FACTS!!!!

    • @davidparkes1391
      @davidparkes1391 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      harold bishop facts!!

    • @eddiemontgomery4921
      @eddiemontgomery4921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      AZ is one if my faves. Definitely in my top 10 or 12. Fitting Rakim narrates this. Real lyricists recognize real lyricists!

  • @jayb6170
    @jayb6170 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

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

    • @jonathanclarkston5444
      @jonathanclarkston5444 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @793rd
      @793rd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pharaoh Monch

    • @adg_87
      @adg_87 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Casual

  • @iprofessionalamateur
    @iprofessionalamateur 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do Or Die is arguably on the same level as illmatic

    • @TheArmedassailant
      @TheArmedassailant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @thinkbetter49ers
      @thinkbetter49ers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you serious

  • @derekhairston684
    @derekhairston684 5 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    It seemed like him and Naz never aged.

    • @ebonypinney2557
      @ebonypinney2557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @krisvanderlaan2573
      @krisvanderlaan2573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Gods don’t age

    • @storiking650
      @storiking650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tyjusto9351
    @tyjusto9351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @BZMANAGEMENT1980
    @BZMANAGEMENT1980 6 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    AZ always had his own lane salute OG

    • @chizzythadonchizzy
      @chizzythadonchizzy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Surely, he created his lane and perfected his craft. Well said!!

    • @aiyanjames6744
      @aiyanjames6744 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree 💯

    • @musiclover-cn7tb
      @musiclover-cn7tb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aiyanjames6744 I always loved the way he dressed.

  • @SolidRocEntertainmentSRE
    @SolidRocEntertainmentSRE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @glorious1-up875
    @glorious1-up875 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

  • @DJLordShango
    @DJLordShango 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

  • @jay-rock6627
    @jay-rock6627 6 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    Rakim & AZ are my favorite rappers.

    • @jay-rock6627
      @jay-rock6627 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @howardellis3168
      @howardellis3168 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @jay-rock6627
      @jay-rock6627 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Howard Ellis Facts 💯✊🏿

    • @Tribeofjudah89
      @Tribeofjudah89 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @munneypte4511
    @munneypte4511 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

  • @jesuspiecemaster7683
    @jesuspiecemaster7683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Rakim voice is so New York

    • @t.c.o.g.773
      @t.c.o.g.773 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      jesus piece master he's a great reader

    • @duronbryant9463
      @duronbryant9463 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      jesus piece master word da God is da Real deal

    • @ES-wv2ui
      @ES-wv2ui 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well Strong Island sound just the five boroughs

    • @BETNetworks
      @BETNetworks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Facts!

    • @sunsetman2002
      @sunsetman2002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BETNetworks *Fax

  • @mannycarbajal4016
    @mannycarbajal4016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @renz1583
    @renz1583 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @tagone05
    @tagone05 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @gioarmanimunoz4584
    @gioarmanimunoz4584 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

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

  • @luidjylherisson14
    @luidjylherisson14 6 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    The breakfast club need to interview AZ

    • @octm1
      @octm1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm Mikey at all

    • @DorretteGYoung
      @DorretteGYoung 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep putting it out there.

    • @KayMattersOfficial
      @KayMattersOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ricardo Cadet no they haven't

    • @johnmoyarbmg5845
      @johnmoyarbmg5845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      A drink champs would be better.

    • @ironloins
      @ironloins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hed fuk round n smack CTG

  • @sfz2247
    @sfz2247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @mlmajortodaleague147
    @mlmajortodaleague147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

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

    • @Toni-id2pv
      @Toni-id2pv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She really is no plastic Surgery. Just plain pretty

  • @abdifatahabdi9028
    @abdifatahabdi9028 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Az is most underrated mc in rap history

  • @bonniereeves4346
    @bonniereeves4346 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

  • @j2tharomeone5
    @j2tharomeone5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    That "Ho Happy Jackie" sample was masterfully flipped!

  • @benjaminlovett7974
    @benjaminlovett7974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @anthemklothing
    @anthemklothing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @TrueKing
    @TrueKing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

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

  • @Monique__91
    @Monique__91 6 ปีที่แล้ว +291

    Foxy’s still beautiful

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      And so are you monique__91

    • @leroymagagenova5903
      @leroymagagenova5903 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're flyer

    • @dumisanitsotetsi2272
      @dumisanitsotetsi2272 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Msboochie2
      @Msboochie2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @chizzythadonchizzy
    @chizzythadonchizzy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Africa loves AZ. A legend!

  • @Kcesar365
    @Kcesar365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

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

    • @elmerellis5450
      @elmerellis5450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts

    • @edwardjohnson1592
      @edwardjohnson1592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @itwasalladream21
      @itwasalladream21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @rozenrogers9897
      @rozenrogers9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @rozenrogers9897
      @rozenrogers9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @JordanTheIcon
    @JordanTheIcon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @michaelheard3153
      @michaelheard3153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Affirmative action love that song

    • @ispeakmucho
      @ispeakmucho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nevilleeasley5738
    @nevilleeasley5738 6 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    AZ was a pioneer in this era RATHER UNIQUE..

  • @marcceaserlino739
    @marcceaserlino739 6 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    AZ. THE MOST SLEPT ON BROOKLYN'S FINEST 🌟✌🔥💯❤

    • @gslimm40
      @gslimm40 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Word up yo that's a FACT!

    • @bullshitkiller8375
      @bullshitkiller8375 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Marc Ceaserlino agreed

    • @Tribeofjudah89
      @Tribeofjudah89 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No doubt that a facts

    • @marcceaserlino739
      @marcceaserlino739 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      trackstar 2528 Myyyy Niiiiiiga💯💯💯

    • @thasski8802
      @thasski8802 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Marc Ceaserlino facts

  • @MrJduke40
    @MrJduke40 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @leroymagagenova5903
      @leroymagagenova5903 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @theexuberantmortalbeast6213
    @theexuberantmortalbeast6213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @camm8642
    @camm8642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @Juuleeinn
    @Juuleeinn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +344

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

    • @TommyTomTompkins
      @TommyTomTompkins 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @TommyTomTompkins
      @TommyTomTompkins 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Juuleeinn 😂😂

    • @ricosalvaje8131
      @ricosalvaje8131 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @ricosalvaje8131
      @ricosalvaje8131 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Twistr there a bunch of fruity cross dressing weirdos.

  • @Kush333
    @Kush333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

  • @p4rt_t1me_g0d
    @p4rt_t1me_g0d 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      JuanJose247 word but he was mafiaoso rap

    • @p4rt_t1me_g0d
      @p4rt_t1me_g0d 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @p4rt_t1me_g0d
      @p4rt_t1me_g0d 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @thatoneultimate2320
    @thatoneultimate2320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @meppssr768
    @meppssr768 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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...

  • @shabazz7776
    @shabazz7776 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @ladyvirgo3319
    @ladyvirgo3319 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

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

  • @marcusdy1974
    @marcusdy1974 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Do your homework kidz, timeless album and artist here kidz

  • @jasmineburrell8859
    @jasmineburrell8859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    He has one of the most amazing voices in hip hop

  • @RUCROCK1
    @RUCROCK1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @56original
    @56original 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Shout out to AZ: HipHop Royalty 👑.

  • @michaelmitchell471
    @michaelmitchell471 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @john1120
    @john1120 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This album created so many memories with me classic album.

  • @gstudios36
    @gstudios36 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Having Rakim narrate your documentary is legendary as it gets

  • @isaiahwhite2608
    @isaiahwhite2608 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @jesussosa4315
    @jesussosa4315 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    AZ swag on a 1000🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @SolidRocEntertainmentSRE
    @SolidRocEntertainmentSRE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

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

  • @itzKingIzzo2U
    @itzKingIzzo2U 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

  • @littles3715
    @littles3715 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @JustYohannes
    @JustYohannes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

    • @chizzythadonchizzy
      @chizzythadonchizzy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      one of the greatest ever . Legendary Az

  • @shentur6213
    @shentur6213 6 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Am I the only one who think that Foxy either had a crush on A back in the days or they were low-key dating? You can tell the way she talks about him.

    • @gyasiwynn1367
      @gyasiwynn1367 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I can see that 🙂

    • @jahneastanfield2662
      @jahneastanfield2662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Nope...you and 26 others share that thought. It could just be her fanning out over a NY legend.😎

    • @cfgodwell
      @cfgodwell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I thought they were up to Something too. Lolol. This doc only reinforces it.

    • @closgreen70
      @closgreen70 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

    • @tobiasmitchell9826
      @tobiasmitchell9826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She talk about him like that because shes a materialistic bitch. Note how she was the ONLY one who wasn't talking about his skills but what he was pushing and wearing instead. Foxy has always been like that

  • @thec0r379
    @thec0r379 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @danielaudacious
    @danielaudacious 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Most underrated artist of all time.

    • @TommyTomTompkins
      @TommyTomTompkins 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scratching Beyond The Surface playa fly

  • @rollinguptoswaysview3415
    @rollinguptoswaysview3415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @BlackManTravels
    @BlackManTravels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @pdf_tv
    @pdf_tv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @marcy-brooklyn161
    @marcy-brooklyn161 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @jamesbrewington4760
    @jamesbrewington4760 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MusicalMoonMan2
    @MusicalMoonMan2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @travisrogers1465
    @travisrogers1465 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @RobbinStClair
    @RobbinStClair 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

    • @BETNetworks
      @BETNetworks  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's your favorite song tho?

    • @samrothstein6278
      @samrothstein6278 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dre9873
    @dre9873 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

    • @BETNetworks
      @BETNetworks  6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @zulu2523
    @zulu2523 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @gordochulo78
    @gordochulo78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man AZ was way ahead of his time....he was spitting lyrics like a mobster....this dude was raw....his punchlines and delivery made him a rapper not to sleep on.....one of the most underrated rappers......

  • @thatsyrianguy487
    @thatsyrianguy487 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @DJ--ALLDAY
    @DJ--ALLDAY 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    CAN WE GET MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS.....?????? MASTERPIECE not to long. gives you just enough of guest appearances and stories

  • @dreday3987
    @dreday3987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @joecarter76
    @joecarter76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    AZ&Nas are like Frank Sinatra&Dean Martin of Hip Hop.

    • @TheRealest127
      @TheRealest127 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      joe carter I Like That. 💯

    • @joecarter76
      @joecarter76 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KINGSEANFAME Thanks my friend!!!

    • @leroymagagenova5903
      @leroymagagenova5903 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      joe carter Yup, nas is Sinatra and Az is Dean

    • @flow2tech
      @flow2tech 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha totally!

    • @SnipeBeatz
      @SnipeBeatz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯

  • @793rd
    @793rd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @chriscarter8228
    @chriscarter8228 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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