AZ Doe Or Die LP

Anthony Cruz, better known as AZ of Afro-Dominican descented, is an American rapper. AZ is best known for being a long time rhyme partner of Nas and being a member of hip-hop super group The Firm alongside Nas and Foxy Brown. AZ is known for his multi-syllabic rhyming pattern and deep content based on Five Percenter theologies.

AZ first came to prominence by appearing on Nas' landmark album Illmatic on the song "Life's a Bitch" (1994)—he was the only guest emcee to appear on that album. After a bidding war, AZ signed with EMI, and soon released Doe Or Die (1995) to more critical acclaim than commercial sales. The album's lead single, "Sugar Hill", became AZ's only major commercial success as a solo artist, reaching the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and achieving Gold status. AZ's EMI contract was transferred to sister label Noo Trybe Records/Virgin Records when the EMI Label Group was shut down. In 1997, he and Nas appeared in a Sprite commercial. AZ signed with Motown/Universal Records and released 9 Lives. In 2002, he released Aziatic. A single from the album, "The Essence," (featuring Nas) was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

In 2004 AZ was going to release Final Call, but it got pushed back multiple times and heavily leaked and was eventually scrapped. A.W.O.L. was released in late 2005.Then in 2006 The Format was released.Then Undeniable in 2008 was released. Final Call was finally released on November 11, 2008, named as Final Call (The Lost Tapes)^[1]

In 2009, AZ released Legendary on June 2, 2009. AZ released G.O.D. (Gold, Oil & Diamonds) on June 30, 2009, it had been previously called I Am Legend but had to be changed because of scheduling conflicts with another label and similarities in the album names.

Tracks: Featuring:

Doe Or Die (Radio Version) 4:20

Doe Or Die (Album Version) 4:39

Doe Or Die (Acapella) 4:20

Mo Money, Mo Murder "Homicide" (Radio Version) 5:14

Doe Or Die (Remix) 3:11

Doe Or Die (Remix Instrumental) 2:58

Mo Money, Mo Murder "Homicide" (Album Version) 6:31

Doe Or Die (Album Instrumental) 4:39

Condition: Near Mint

Sleeve, Excellent

Released on the EMI Label

Date: 1996

Number: Y58398

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Record Grading

The grading system I use when determining the condition of the vinyl is The 'Record Collectors' Grading System, taken from the Rare Record Price Guide book.

Mint (M) The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

Near Mint (NM) The record looks brand new with no scuffing or any deterioration in sound quality and only the smallest hint that its ever been played. The cover and any additional extras are clean, crisp and with no wear whatsoever.

Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good (VG) The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good (G) The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

Fair (F) The record is still just about playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor (P) The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

I will not refund you if have not read and understood the grading system I use.

To illustrate my point: if I describe a record as Good (G), it's not brand new or excellent - sound quality has noticeably deteriorated and the cover may be damaged with splits or discoloration

AZ, Doe Or Die. LP.