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.
10 Best Hip-Hop Albums 2006
By Henry Adaso, About.com Guide
Prev
- #10. AZ - The Format (Quiet Money)
- #9. The Coup - Pick a Bigger Weapon (Epitaph)
- #8. Jay-Z - Kingdom Come (Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam)
- #7. Rhymefest - Blue Collar (J )
- #6. T.I. - King (Atlantic)
- #5. The Game - Doctor's Advocate (Geffen)
- #4. Clipse - Hell Hath No Fury (ZLG)
- #3. Lupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor (Atlantic)
- #2. The Roots - Game Theory (Def Jam)
- #1. Ghostface Killah - Fishscale (Def Jam)
More Hip-Hop Top Picks
10 Rappers to Watch in 2007100 Best Hip-Hop Albums25 Worst Rap Lyrics
Explore Rap / Hip-Hop
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
The Best Top 40 Pop Songs
Is your favorite song on our list? More >
New TV Dramas
Get a jump on all the new dramas coming soon to your living room. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.