⁣The most underrated rapper of all time. Az has heard that more than a few times. He never let that get to him though, as he preaches “quiet money is the best money” In 1995 the name AZ wasn’t so quiet. It’s the year he dropped a classic album on his first try and had the entire east coast hailing him as next to blow from the New York area. It was called “Doe or Die”, which if you haven’t heard is truly one of the best hip hop/rap albums you’ll ever hear. Fast forward to 2021 and when the name AZ is mentioned in more than enough circles, a standout track can’t be recalled. A standout moment feels non existent. Some may even say “who” is he like a copy of Jay z or something? As crazy as it sounds some in 1995 saw AZ actually becoming the next great Brooklyn rapper over Jay-z. Of course in 1996 history rewrote itself. He’s had a gentleman of a rap career, but it still feels he could’ve done better. Here are a few reasons that didn’t happen. Why didn’t AZ become a household name like NAS? Stunted Growth Music