10 Best Hip-Hop Albums 2006

#10. AZ - The Format (Quiet Money)

#10. AZ - The Format © Quiet Money

Nothing on The Format betrays the fact that Anthony "AZ" Cruz has been around long enough to be considered a graybeard rapper; his hunger is maiden. AZ, the other senior citizen of rap from BK, showcases a muliti-faceted approach to wordsmithing throughout The Format.

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Index: 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums 2006

1. #10. AZ - The Format (Quiet Money)
2. #9. The Coup - Pick a Bigger Weapon (Epitaph)
3. #8. Jay-Z - Kingdom Come (Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam)
4. #7. Rhymefest - Blue Collar (J )
5. #6. T.I. - King (Atlantic)
6. #5. The Game - Doctor's Advocate (Geffen)
7. #4. Clipse - Hell Hath No Fury (ZLG)
8. #3. Lupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor (Atlantic)
9. #2. The Roots - Game Theory (Def Jam)
10. #1. Ghostface Killah - Fishscale (Def Jam)