AZ ft. Miss Jones - Sugarhill

From 1995 Album: "Doe or Die"...[Artist info below].....
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Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972, in Brooklyn), better known as AZ is a Grammy-nominated American rapper of Dominican & African American descent. He is known for being a long time and frequent rhyme partner of Nas, and also a member of hip-hop group The Firm alongside Nas, Foxy Brown, Cormega and Nature.
In a countdown of the 10 Most Underappreciated Rappers-Most Underrated Rappers of All Time, the editors of About.com listed AZ as #1 on the list. He was also included on About.com's list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987--2007), where he was described as "arguably the most underrated lyricist ever."
AZ first became known by appearing on Nas' landmark 1994 album Illmatic on the song "Life's a Bitch", as well as featuring vocals on the opening track The Genesis. He was the only guest feature to appear on that album. AZ signed with EMI, and soon released his debut album Doe Or Die in 1995 to critical acclaim, but meager commercial success. The album's lead single, "Sugar Hill", became AZ's only major commercial success as a solo artist, reaching #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. Also in 1997 the group The Firm with AZ, Nas, Nature, and Foxy Brown released their only album as a group, The Album. The album featured production from well known producers such as Dr. Dre and the Trackmasters and generated much hype, but was generally viewed as a disappointment. The group disbanded after just this one album. In 1998 AZ released his second solo album, Pieces of a Man. The album fared well but did not chart quite as well as his debut and did not feature a crossover single like "Sugar Hill".
After this album's release, 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 planning on releasing his would-be 4th studio album, Final Call, however, it was eventually scrapped due to heavy leaking and released as Final Call (The Lost Tapes) in 2008. He released his 4th and 5th studio albums A.W.O.L. and The Format in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Then Undeniable and Legendary were released in 2008 and 2009 respectively.
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Me bro bro

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❤️

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This is Rap! 100%!

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U mines too😎

[@reas0n555]

I wanna cry when I hear this..90's was the best era

[@mztruthseeker3421]

True AZ the truth this song is classsic

[@calvincameron354]

it was a beautiful time brother

[@PeteyS.D.]

90's was the shit !!

[@orlandoarunde2134]

Same feeling here bro

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We feel u baby 😘

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This is one of the greatest song Ever!

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You ain’t neva lied!!!

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❤

[@JJ30030]

Facts. I still play bump it

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Sho nuff

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Word

[@macsleepy74]

This song will forever hold weight.

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Hell yeah

[@mannytaylor6923]

BIG FACTS; I SUGGEST YOU LOOK AT HIS SONG VIDEO ( BACK TO MYSELF )HE'S LIVING IT..( SUGAR HE DREAMED IT AN.🤔

[@alexanderpryor3514]

man this shit to fye straight vicious!!!

[@llnh1000]

Facts

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

💯💯

[@winstonellis1240]

THE ERA IS PRICELESS AND UNMATCHED 🙏🏾

[@82290]

Facts 💯🙌

[@Papi.Pharaoh]

AZ has one of the smoothest flow in Hip hop history. His style was so fascinating. He deserves so much more recognition, he was truly a underrated lyricist. The chorus of this song was highlight of this song for me. Miss Jones was perfect choice to sing this. She really didn’t disappoint.

[@BenjiExcellency]

The smooth flow is that Pisces Inner-G ! We the BEST !!!! PISCES GANG ! 😊

[@byanymeansnecessary398]

How can you say that the chorus was the highlight of this tune? Do you fools listen to music or do you just skim through it?

[@isaiahrogers8369]

AZ one of the Best and truly underrated MC`s of all time

[@backindaday87baby46]

True

[@lawon01]

ISAIAH Rogers facts

[@shaniquastewart5079]

2020 still Rollng off this 💪🏾💪🏾🐐💜🏁💪🏾🌊✌🏾

[@mackin800]

Truest shit ever wrote!

[@roneledouard170]

It 2020 October in I am still Jim to AZ sugar hill..ronel Edouard(seven sounds studio'🇭🇹)

[@95goldnera]

The Spring/Summer Of '95.....Need I Say More?

[@CarmenBIGPRESSURECaBoom]

Yes!

[@95goldnera]

No Doubt!

[@ZeuZLoD]

+95goldnera Absofuckinlutely!

[@rjsmiles7167]

My favorite summer EVER. When One More Chance remix hit.... Whewwwwww weeee, it was bananas!

[@shawnzanders9338]

🔥🔥💯🔥🔥💯

[@robertbedgood392]

The most underrated rapper, and lyricist in hip hop history... AZ is the TRUTH💯💪

[@mex8729]

Crazy that he actually came up with NAS.

[@bettycoffman6159]

​@@mex8729Too True.

[@bettycoffman6159]

I Agree..

[@Israel85324]

Kool g rap

[@GZillah]

One of the greatest rap voices of all time

[@benjaminSeigneur]

And what happened to him? Ppl with such a great talent who go radio silence,

[@biglou9776]

He makes music independently@@benjaminSeigneur

[@redsimmons6791]

Miss Jones put the Sauce on this. Shit hit so hard✊🏽. Great Times. Had to be there to Understand 👌🏽

[@elijahstraight402]

Before she blew up like a balloon 😂

[@BlackMaleSpirituality]

That’s real. I love her vocals.

[@Themartinthomas]

💯

[@junkscorpion7011]

2022 im 43 and this shit still smooth like fine wine🥂

[@williammason475]

No doubt!

[@antwaunjackson79]

I'm 39 and I second that. Cheers!!! 🍷

[@rudyishoggin]

I knew it wasn't just me I'm going to be 70 still listening to fire

[@jmar5127]

Yes sir!!

[@chrisjackson5107]

Man I remember when I first heard this in the teen club mid 90s I feel in love with this song ever since 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@matthewthomas7589]

Flow is crazy! Smooth as silk! Give this man his flowers now! AZ is a living legend!

[@earldouglas4645]

NAMEEN!

[@crystalphillip588]

So true they were talking about that the other day on the radio

[@snap9359]

boi you ain't lying

[@adahproverbs3193]

Yes he is ❤

[@heribertocandelaria2140]

WORD🥃🥃

[@jungleGSC]

No more cuttin grams or wrappin grands in rubber bands, I'm a recovered man with plans to discover other lands one of the most fire rhymes of all time

[@ZsaBronxite]

When this song comes on.... your drink is in the air and your two step is crazy. I keep saying 1995 was that year. I love it!!! AZ still fine too.

[@earldouglas4645]

94, 96, &99 2to 2too

[@MB-gd6be]

'95 was good, '96 is close also

[@chadstephens7467]

Yes the 90s by far was the best era especially when it comes to music. It was a party every night when the music come on. They don’t make music like this anymore. Then the music made u move your body. U had to cause the songs was that good but now days I don’t hear anything close

[@traviscarter1023]

Big facts and the year before was even better 1994-95 golden years in hip hop.

[@lisaglam7278]

So TRUE....

[@keisharichey6581]

2023 and I’m here in the 90’s STILL 🤷🏾‍♀️🫶🏾🎶🎶🎶

[@donyielleaveni]

Who is here for 2024❤❤❤❤

[@johnbrittjr9999]

We all are if you're 30 and up

[@Womagical]

They can play this on the radio now and it would be a hit.

[@d-harb3374]

CLASSIC FLOW & VIBE 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿🔥🔥🔥

[@Nate28TV]

Insane

[@zoransavic794]

😎👍🏼

[@UnforgettableGee]

I wanna Villa in Costa Rica so I can smoke my Reefa and enjoy how life is supposed to treat ya 🏞️🖤🌴

[@SexiPlaygirl1983]

Classic.

[@tazaman2009]

I don't smoke reefa but the way you say it make me want to...😎👍

[@rasooltyler4785]

Pura Vida

[@macmac4657]

I felt that shit

[@trevbacklin]

one of the most iconic lines from AZ. AZ is my top 10 of all time

[@andressandoval9043]

This song is over 20 years old and is better than 100% of all this garbage mumble rap we hear nowadays! Bring back that this music 🙏

[@cprealone]

Facts!!!

[@naroodebarge]

But the real one is from Mtume sugar free and it’s way more beautiful than this one sorry bro!!!

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Oh you ain't never lied on your statement

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​@@naroodebargeThis ain't Mtume bro lol

[@Seer-i9d]

FAMILY BUSINESS 🎉🎉🎉🎉FAMILY. LET US 👣👣👣SALUTE THE G.O.A.T. ON HIS TWO CASINOS WEDDING GIFT 🎉🎉🎉SALUTE FAMILY 🎉🎉

[@gunthervasyun6127]

This song touches you. I can't describe it. Just pure hip hop

[@geronjenkins18]

This should have a million views right now smh.

[@KingShicetee]

These fucking Weirdos have much more than 1M and don’t be talking about shit but sneak dissing, who tricking while they’re tricking too, buying bullshit they really be leasing when ain’t shit wrong with it and keeping it real but don’t do shit for People unless they getting more than they give. 💯💯💯

[@jamesjones-bi7yh]

Easily!!!!!

[@dominicfaison5889]

We sitting at 2M now. This aged well

[@andreathysse600]

A billion if you ask me

[@82290]

Facts 💯🙌

[@ortegaholmes3579]

I'm from Mississippi and I never knew a person could manipulate words with such finesse and still be bout the streets ! I heard rappers but the first time I heard this I thought it was fake! It was just that cold ! AZ you was to much back then for the rap game. I salute all the way from the Dirty South!

[@trinman500]

601 Yazoo

[@nm202]

Ortega Holmes well said I agree Much love from the dirty dirty south Birmingham Al

[@AfroPick82]

That Doe or Die 2🔥🔥🔥.

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@@nm202 He talkin bout the AZ album foo

[@ManiGee5973]

Man that’s how us la/Cali feel about y’all!

[@reggierogue1927]

AZ always been one of my favs. I'm 42. Born in Florida, raised in DC. Moved back to Florida in 97 & took this song with me. Still rocking this in 2023

[@Braedon-fy3ly]

Broward baby born and raised and this one of my all time favorite songs

[@RedRoseGold3080]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@HatianHurricane]

This was such a beautiful time for Hip Hop!! It almost brings tears to my eyes to see what these young boys have done to our beautiful music!!!! Thank God for Memories!!!

[@felipevelez156]

Real talk from a 60 year old

[@Hombre_Astuto]

Wasn’t the young boys. It was someone else

[@NegritaBrujita]

@@Hombre_Astutooh please. People need to take accountability for promoting trash m/ destructive music and stop blaming others! Artist did it for money, fame instead of preserving the culture.

[@tanyadupree7792]

YEEESSSS!!!! and we’re Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop Too!!! It did bring a tear to my eyes cause I just turned 50!!! I looooove being BLACK AND EVERYTHING THAT GOES WITH IT AND US💯💯💯🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🎶✨🖤

[@HatianHurricane]

@@tanyadupree7792 I'll be 50 next month so I know exactly how you feel. Stay safe my lady.

[@kamkam4571]

When you hear someone call weed reefa, respect that person.

[@Mookaron]

🤭

[@biggieshorty]

LMAO true shit LOL

[@uniquelove1322]

😂😂

[@timothywright7809]

BLESS YO 💙

[@FTW1984]

How about "The devils lettuce?" I heard that $hit and almost spit my drink in the dudes face 😂

[@johnygunnzz]

Golden days.. AZ as nice as NAS.. listening in 2021..

[@babasillah4016]

AZ is better.

[@lyrics2challenged]

@@babasillah4016 W. People be scared to even call him even at least, like they're sinning for liking AZ and recognizing his dopeness.

[@JJ30030]

Facts Az And Nas Is One My Favorite Duo Next To Ghostface And Reakwon

[@calvincameron354]

this is real hip hop and this was a radio hit too

[@nevelefilms7336]

Ms. Jones laced this one something nice! Forever a classic AZ 2/2 at this point.....

[@jasi1650]

What a time to be alive!!! I'm glad I was. Cherish these times. AZ! One of the best to ever do it. Salute Nas!

[@diannelouis9988]

Thees something special about the music in the 90's. I miss that but still listening

[@Noneofyabusiness1]

I miss the 90s! When men were men, the clubs were popping/fun and being treated and called a lady was the norm.

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

@COL3 AND3RSON it definitely was I remembered it was way more respectful and life living then

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

That part. Real men are becoming extinct.

[@Noneofyabusiness1]

@@TheresaofTheWorld ..Thanks. 😊

[@KzaMovies]

We about to watch AZ perform this today in the UK.... 🔥

[@jasonlavoie9754]

The most underrated rapper of all time. He could have and should have been a legend whose name rings out.

[@ninabeana79]

2020 Im still feelin this one. Bump what cha heard

[@kareemcurrence4672]

You caught dat

[@KingShicetee]

Mf what they heard...💯💯💯

[@jasonjones1192]

Facts

[@jamaulmewborn6460]

Classic song from 1995. AZ was an underrated rapper. He only hit big in New York. He made his money though.

[@user-vu5jx9hl8s]

Same with Mega. Both still highly established with sprinkled fans throughout all parts of the country, at least.

[@euphoriaggaminghd]

@@user-vu5jx9hl8s and a fan in the UK

[@user-vu5jx9hl8s]

@@euphoriaggaminghd you da best

[@DoritosResidue]

Nah I'm from Southern California and every one out here was banging this. LA radio stations played the hell out of this. Man one of the best hip hop songs of my teenage years . Brings back memories.

[@desertofmississippi1108]

He stretch farther than NY, we bump the hell out of this in "The Dirty South"

[@eddielicona1489]

25 years today, dam take me back to this era!!

[@cali-zclassicTVreviews5722]

its so luvlay sipping on bublay!

[@rashandagrier7506]

Sugarhill is one of my favorite songs ever.

[@appetite4chic878]

Wow instant nostalgic vibes. I automatically thought about my childhood in the 90’s. Happy to have been a kid in the golden era 🥰🔥🙌🏾

[@landocalrisian2014]

OKAY🎯

[@millionzzz00]

On everything there will never be a better era.

[@madamelle3773]

Facts!!!!!!

[@DaniTheAlchemist33]

Me too, I get emotional thinking about those 90s years of golden hip hop😢

[@rbiz.]

90s still is the best era that music has ever had that’s why those artists are still relevant to this day

[@tr377723]

One of the greatest to ever touch a mic. AZ. Sugar Hill, classic .

[@ZeuZLoD]

Used to blast this every morning in 95 while going class while in college. Brings a smile every single time!

[@aland.3728]

The 90s living off Merrick Blvd were some of the best times of my life! This was definitely a summertime, rooftop, white owl, and St. Ides jam! Getting old is a blessing and curse at the same time. Lol. Peace all!

[@TheresaofTheWorld]

You can say that again…so glad I lived in nyc during that time. There was nothing like it.

[@coriecolston75]

Wordplay sharp as a sumarai.... sick

[@smoothlyrugged]

Flawless flow. Ironically if there had been no Nas AZ would own this lane...it's like watching a waterfall, endlessly consistent...

[@sirkeithv1112]

2021... and I'm still rocking with this classic because it's fire 🔥. What about you? ✊

[@leacoleman7661]

Bring this era right bk

[@thatshim4724]

I’m thankful I come from this era of hip hop!

[@royaltylordprinceshamiyah1229]

THE PRINCESS MISS JONES DID HER THING ON THIS TRACK.🕎🌷👸🏽

[@theactualfactsofwu-sabat2818]

nostalgia the 90’s was best era ever. I’m still stuck in 95-96

[@Vincentv-h2r]

I still love this song! It used to be my jam at 13 now 42! This guy was so real if you heard this song bumped something was going down!

[@BlaydeAlabama]

44 I was 15 yo. Loved Ms. Jones too❤

[@JJ30030]

Who still listening 2024 az and miss jones-sugar hill one my favorite songs from the 90s

[@dominiccelestine4606]

This song and Album is undoubtedly a classic.

[@TruG670]

The Firm , Nas, AZ, Cormega & Foxy Brown was the Shit back then !!! This Shit right here is Timeless , AZ is for Real One of Best underrated Rappers of All Time !!! 2023 and still Boomin 🔊🔊🔊

[@forevera90sgirl88]

90s love.. Our era was on a whole different level.

[@reesecup1387]

This was one of my favorite songs in 1995 definitely a summer jam

[@iamluckysinz]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ERA🙏🏾💯🔥🔥 80's baby 90's kid

[@myas9207]

This song gives me goose bumps. Helped get me through 2020 for real.

[@dannyboy4068]

AZ gangster always been the true gangster one of the best rappers to this day appreciate your music and your style 340 Williams Avenue East New York always kept it real😎🍾💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@JimE2633]

The TRUTH. 40 years old and will forever blast AZ.

[@staywoke77]

😢 take us all back from the real eras 📟📞📻🎙️📼 we all living sugar hill 👁️🤲🏽✨

[@JeffreyPolo-c2d]

AZ’s flow is as smooth as the butter you put on your toast 🔥

[@davidlowery2162]

This bring me back to a time in my life that I let slip from my mind. Ahhhh...the good ol days

[@steph.l.7576]

80s baby 👶

[@Avenue77]

I kept this on repeat when this came out...90s hit different

[@dioncoates1880]

This this day of my favorite song it's been my favorite song ever since I first heard it back in 1996 and I'm 42 now

[@Four6Three1Two]

i had a paper route when this dropped in 95. A 15yr old kid delivering newspapers, and this was my soundtrack. If i hit the lottery 1 day, i promise this will be the song I’m playing when going to get my check. Lol 🙌🏽 - Signed 05/31/2023

[@eliporter3980]

If you hit it, make sure you get a villa in the costa rica and enjoy how life is supposed to treat ya.

[@earldouglas4645]

A villla in Costa Rica smoking refea

[@jhpvids]

So many memories with this track. This is when hip-hop was really at its peak❤❤❤

[@torreypovich8023]

This song is so cold… even in 2022

[@adriankenyon6933]

It's 14th Dec 2020 and I'm here vibing with old school real MUSIC AZ🥂👑💥💥💥💪🏿

[@earldouglas4645]

2023

[@doraemonforever1726]

This brings back memories! 😍😍😍

[@danepowell7860]

This is the music the world needs today.

[@mundalechapple729]

Great Classic 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thecrewmenbarther5429]

In ‘95 @ 20 yrs old I would rewind and rewind tf out this bih!

[@BiggaB973]

i still bumping this in 2024, they dont make music like this anymore .. what a time

[@felipevelez156]

Damn those were the SMOOV days! Early to mid 90's i was living and THIS music was the backdrop!! Thx to all the participants that made it funky for us then and NOW ( memories).

[@nolacstackst6834]

This been my shit in elementary school... N I'm from tha south!!! We didn't bump NYC music , but this one hit different!!!

[@rwarren4637]

AZ was NEVER underrated. He was on the low. But his wordplay in a category of their own. Notice how him Nas and Big L have almost identical flows?🤔🤔🤔✊🏿

[@Yourmamaknoe]

☝🏾 peace to the God 📢💯🪖💪🏾🙏🏿

[@rashidanelms7483]

Still bump this...

[@HonestArttsEntertainment]

damn, they were young and old at the same damn time. love t.

[@ljc7935]

AZ sounded just as good last night at the Jazz Cafe, London. dope, one of the nicest to do it.

[@mydogsbestfren7490]

havent heard this in a minute feels like a reunion lol

[@thatshim4724]

Whoever disliked this joint don’t kno nothing about classic hip hop!

[@thatsyrianguy487]

I put Doe or Die right next to Illmatic in terms of some of the best albums. Hard to belive this song is 2 yrs older than I am and still aging beautifully. AZ🐐

[@donnellwaters6852]

‘92-‘98…golden age of hip hop 💯💯💯

[@Downey514]

One of my favorite joints AZ always be on my top 10

[@itsonlymyopinionok8115]

Love this.. still listening to in 2023..

[@trentyates418]

Happy 25th anniversary of the doe or die LP AZ 🎉. Ur the #1 underrated MC of all time. SALUTE!

[@Shaolinmonk781]

Nostalgia

[@q.b.inc.9553]

One of the best lyricist ever who does not get mention enough when talking about the greats.

[@pitmanzek5436]

A classic one ! mad respect for az

[@hombreastuto6052]

That beat brings chill. Especially at the beginning.

[@iceeice2736]

Az been unrated for so long kids these days don’t understand real music

[@Rayneman215]

Underrated all day Sosa the truth🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥definitely should be mentioned in the same breath as Nas and Jay

[@lenrickbaptiste2852]

Can't get back these times. Classical. ❤

[@mzkandylicka]

I still have this song on tape . Classic shit

[@blackdragon6]

This is one of the premiere songs that should pop in your head when people mention 90's hip-hop.

[@jasonthomasmancini1262]

This song hasn't hit my ears in awhile. Still will never get old. God dam I miss that 90s era for real

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

I needed a song to lift my mood a lil bit & I instantly thought of this jam! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@stevesiri9700]

This music video shows people what the hustlers life style really looks like!!