From the first time I heard AZ spit on Nas' 1994 classic song "Life's a Bitch," I knew he was something special. Now here we are 29 years later, 8 solo albums deep and 1 group album with The Firm, Sosa has stood the test of time and has earned the right to be called a legend.
With that in mind, On Q Visuals continues his "Feed the Culture" series by blessing hip hop fans with a dope lyric video for "Time to Answer" off of AZ's latest album, "Doe or Die II."
[Intro: AZ] Yeah This is it right here This defines me Turn my mic up Let's do it, let's do it
[Verse 1: AZ] Spirit of Marcus Garvey Farad Muhammad, Medgar Evars and Bob Marley, I'm God-Body The scripture says Allah's inside me Show love, I was hugged by the arms of Gandhi Gave me my strength You could tell somebody raised me with sense We all need somethin' to help us through our daily events Bear with me; the toughest niggas tear quickly No lie, pops still cry and he near fifty Freedom or death, I give niggas a reason to sweat, there's no test Verbally it's like I'm seen as the best, who wanna try me?
[Sample Hook] Yeahhhhhhh, yeah-e-yeah I'm back!
[Verse 2: AZ] Sent to express grace Separate the weaker niggas is the less weight Fuck how y'all feel, y'all cowards now fuckin' with real I return like McGrady got caught with a pill, let's get it poppin' I move like a nigga coppin' I know the stress from the streets when I was diddy-boppin' Playin' the corners, face-to-face with the faces of mourners It's hard to trace the informers until it's too late Jake rest on my corners The focus is back, I play a part in this culture of rap Bought some whips so I relate on how these vultures attack Flippin' and runnin', double-park, rippin' up summons How many niggas hittin' twin sisters and flippin' they cousins? Call it finesse, the game — give it all I posses Nothin' changed, I'mma ball to the death
[Sample Hook (El Shaber)] Yeahhhhhhh (Right) Yeah-e-yeah (Show these cats how we do this here, nigga) I'm back!
[Verse 3: El Shaber] I'm like a, rose in the desert but how can one grow without rain? How can one experience happiness without pain? And how could I fall to the violence of hell and still remain sane? And how could I still remain on top of my game? When both the black and the white devils seek the power to rebel Seek to defy my radiance, I shift gears to another level I'm focused, but it's like I'm playin a cold hand of spades I got a lot of hearts, but these fools tryin to cut me and I'm tired of these jokers Vengeance is mine, I plague the whole planet with locusts I survived the mayhem, my advantage I've been the brokest I wasn't drugged and inhaled by all the smokers Then I became the love absorbed by all the cultures I can't trust women because my heart was scorned It's hard to trust yo' comrades, when yo' heart was torn One-nine-seven-oh the God was born
01. Welcome 02. Paying Homage ft Cormega 03. Go Mode Ft Phonk P and G4 Jag 04. Notion 05. The Essence ft Fat Joe 06. Chopped and Slowed ft DJ Red 07. I Still Pray ft Starz Coleman 08. Juice ft UFO Fev 09. Final Four Ft Conway The Machine, Roc Marciano, Trae Tha Truth 10. Impala ft T.F 11. Out the Mud 12. GOODBYE Ft Tiona Deniece
Living hip hop legend, AZ, will be releasing the deluxe edition of his "Doe or Die 2" album on 1-28-2022. He recruits 2 Chainz for "Motorola Era," the first single off of it.
Produced by Statik Selektah
You can pre-order "Doe or Die 2 (Deluxe Edition)" now:
The one and only Nas is back with a new album with Hit-Boy titled "Magic." Check out this DJ-produced gem off of it, "Wave Gods," featuring A$AP Rocky.
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"Doe or Die II," the highly anticipated follow up to living legend AZ's 1995 debut album. It was just released on 9-10-2021. Check out this fire collaboration off of it titled "Blow That S#%t" featuring Dave East.
"Doe or Die II" available on all streaming platforms
The Bronx and Queens connection is in full effect and Take Money Inc. boss, Yung JB, combines forces with Nature for his new single, "A Friend Of Mines."
Queens and Rochester collide as New York City legend, Nature, locks in with Black Sinatra and Young Sleep for a new fire single and accompanying music video titled "Wolves."
Legendary emcee Nasir Jones, professionally known as Nas, is back with a new album titled "King's Disease." The entire 13-track project was produced by Hit-Boy.
In addition to reuniting with The Firm members AZ, Cormega and Foxy Brown, the album also features Charlie Wilson, Big Sean, Don Toliver, Fivio Foreign, A$AP Ferg, Lil Durk, Anderson .Paak and Brucie B.
1. “King’s Disease” 2. “Blue Benz” 3. “Car #85” Feat. Charlie Wilson 4. “Ultra Black” Feat. Hit-Boy 5. “27 Summers” 6. “Replace Me” Feat. Don Toliver and Big Sean 7. “Til The War Is Won” Feat. Lil Durk 8. “All Bad” Feat. Anderson .Paak 9. “The Definition” Feat. Brucie B. 10. “Full Circle” Feat. The Firm 11. “10 Points” 12. “The Cure” 13. “Spicy” Feat. Fivio Foreign and ASAP Ferg
1. What’s going on? Please introduce yourself and tell us where you’re from. My name is Swish, and I was raised in Augusta, Georgia.
2. When did you start rapping and who or what inspired you? I started rapping seriously back in 2015. I have been influenced by artist like Tupac from a revolutionary perspective, and Outkast from creating a new sound.
3. As an up and coming artist, do you find it difficult to maintain personal relationships while perusing your music career? I don’t find it difficult because anything worth having is worth fighting for.
4. Tell us something you enjoy doing [besides music] that most people don’t know.I enjoy reading new books. I also enjoy mentoring to young men.
5. Currently, what project or single are you working on or pushing & where can we find it?My new single is Blue Racks. It’s available on all digital music sites(Apple, Spotify, etc), and the video is available on YouTube.
6. What’s been the most memorable moment so far in your music career? Just the whole process and grind. Watching your career grow from the ground up literally.
7. If you could work with any artist, (current or past) who would it be and why?I would choose Michael Jackson because he is the greatest ever!
8. What are your goals musically for the remainder of this year? To increase my fan base and drop more visuals.
9. Tell everyone where they can find you? [Websites, Social media, Booking info etc]
National Recording Artist from Augusta,Ga “Fooli$h” is currently working on his new project. Being a rapper is his passion equipped with crazy punch lines Fooli$h is in a class of his own. Fooli$h has been rapping since he was 12. Fueled with the passion for success, music is what he wants a career in. His music is about going through hurt, struggle, and overcoming the daily obstacles of trying to make it. His family and success is what drives him to do music.You can connect with Fooli$h on his social media on ig:@datboifoolish
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Richmond Deione Barfield ( born October 28, 1983), better known by his stage name Polo Don Red, is an American hip hop artist from Meridian,Ms and original member of Hood Boss Outlaws Family Music Group. Polo Don Red gained national attention with his track "Take it off" featuring Pastor Troy and Lil Keke. Polo Don Red signed a 1album deal with Tate Music Group out of Mustang, Ok in August of 2014. You can find his album " The truth don't need no alibi" on all your digital download stores and Pandora.
Quick was born and raised in scotlandville a neighborhood in Baton Rouge Louisiana one of the most violent hoods in baton rouge , LA right next to southern university the biggest african american colleges in the world missguided at a young age he came up listening to nwa, bust down,getto boys,ugk master p and many more in that era. He was a known drug dealer at a young age in the streets of baton rouge. Quick begin to express his life experiences in his raps and later found local success with his hit single jiggy wit it which had him getting paid for show performance, there after quick hooked up wit national recording artist Boosie Badazz. and first appeared on boosie badazz mixtape the leak with the success of the mixtape quick later recorded 10 mixtapes with badazz ent. da click 1and 2, thug passion,shoulda been my beats,*double trouble, ft boosie and bg,hit after hit vol 1,2and3,alsobrothers keeper.* tragedy struck in quick's life he lost his 2 year old daughter in a car accident alot of people thought it was gone effect his music career but it made his lyrics stronger as he spoke his story about his daughter paris and his dead brother Dee pitcher in his raps... shit yea!!! he was later indicted on conspiracy chargesand was convicted to 7 years in prison. while in prison he released a mixtape on livemixtapes called credit 4 time served featuring boosie badazz, trae the truth, hotboy turk and more after released from prison still chasing his dreams young scooter released a street single called pots and stoves ft him and Boosie Badazz witch appeared on his mixtape jug season, soon after he dropped a hot single and video called Natural. Boosie drop a badazz ent compilation called every ghetto every city and he was featured on the song and videoempireon worldstar hiphop which did over 1,900,000 plays months later quick released his new mixtape hit after hit IV ft boosie badazz, fox and more on the mymixtapes app which did over 200,000 plays the first week.. the measage I'm trying to get to you quick is dedicated when it comes to his art plus he have a large fan base...
JLoyal is a street certified HOT new artist breaking through the musical barriers laid before him. He effortlessly continues to connect and build with the listeners of inner-city youth. JLoyal’s goal is to create an everlasting bond with his listeners and fans. He ultimately wants to be able to give back to the less fortunate communities. JLoyal is a self-motivator, a father, a businessman, and an artist loved by the masses. JLoyal released a global debut single/ EP entitled Trappin In My Didas, under his Indie label, RoadRunnaRecords, which has taken listeners by storm. Since his release, he has been a featured artist on Burdskool Radio, Powertalk Radio w/ OG Mack Drama, Death Chambers Musicblogg, Maxxmusicblogg.com, Thisis50.com, Atlanta’s Hustle & Flow Showcase, Columbia, SC’s Annual Hip Hop Festival, and much more!!! JLoyal began writing lyrics on the walls of his bedroom at the age of 10. His first time recording was at the age of 14, while displaying his talent in an apartment closet. JLoyal’s comment to a question asked by and interviewer, “How did you develope you’re skills over the years?” He replies, “With pure dedication, drive, hunger, humility, and love for music and success… I kept at it, Improving my craft.” His Journey as a musician hasn’t been easy, but it seems the artist and the label have finally arrived.
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Video After The JumpThe borough of Queens, New York has produced some of the greatest rappers ever. Spittas like LL Cool J, 50 Cent, Mobb Deep, Nas, CNN, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Run DMC, Nicki Minaj and of course Cormega all hail from QB.
Mega Montana recently treated the crowd at Club Santos in New York to a great concert. He brought Nature and A.Z. to the stage. A.Z. and Cormega were original members of The Firm along with Foxy Brown and Nas. Nature replaced Cormega when their full album was released, but Mega did appear on the very first The Firm song "Affirmative Action."
He and A.Z. dropped their verses to that classic then Sosa performed his verse from "Mo Money, Mo Murder."
Cormega later performed a full set, and brought out Nature and D. Gomez Films was there to capture it all.
So kick back and peep the vids below.
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