az - the format (prod. dj premier)

[@freddy5401]

This is one of the dopest beats ever.

[@aamanpour3630]

+Freddy Guarino i concur

[@eEEEE-o6y]

+Freddy Guarino DJ Premier. The best ever....

[@snowdjagha]

+Freddy Guarino It's so simple but the sampling is so smart. He flipped the shit out of that sample!

[@nickymirks2671]

Boom Royce da 5'9

[@Smitty_7]

N 2 gether now Limp Bizkit

[@kazub]

This beat was crazy ahead of its time still one of the illest beats ever made

[@IFeelSoTongueTied]

Not ahead of it’s time, created by a legend man

[@boylefranks]

This and every beat Preemo has blessed us with.

[@AbzA1B]

A uk rapper called ard adz rapped over this. This is my first time hearing the og

[@dudearlo]

DJ Premier 🙌

[@whoknows1460]

dj premier

[@comboballer]

AZ was the optional hidden boss of 90s MCs

[@PERKIODURKIO]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gcress]

The boss that couldn't be beaten so they js keep him in the dark 😅

[@orlanzo2621]

Perfect way to describe him. 😂

[@matthernandez5481]

best comment

[@cleatusvandamme716]

lmao

[@VitruvianVictor]

Lyrics 10/10 Beat 3000000/10

[@1993StrimGT]

100%

[@VitruvianVictor]

BonziBuddy I'm just giving respect to best ever , Premier

[@juliusescano8270]

Victor Gonzalez lyrics and beat are both 3000000/10

[@qgtm91]

Deadass 😂😂😂😂

[@timr617]

You aint fuckin lyin🔥🔥🔥

[@ianstewart1984]

2024 and we still here boys, classics live forever

[@harold4371]

Lets goooo!!! Real Hop Hop never dies 2024 🎉

[@ramos18210]

One of the hardest beats ever

[@tajmoultrie3045]

WE AINT GOING NOWHERE UNTIL THE CASKET DROP

[@grd2404]

Shiit still BANG!!!!!

[@Smuss73]

🔥

[@heb1cleoo]

In London, holloway..on the bus, sitting top deck..rain pouring down hard..my hood up & headphones in , listening to AZ..blessed.. March 2020

[@rossmonty1911]

Glasgow, out the back smoking a fat joint after a sesh tuning rite fucking into this anthem lol

[@heb1cleoo]

@@rossmonty1911 Sept 2021

[@noble906]

In peckham, on the construction site hiding from work Zoning out.

[@heb1cleoo]

May 2023.. London islington, past midnight...listening before bed to get heart beating faster. Blessings where ever you are

[@ILikeJuicyMelons]

Februrary 2024... Cocking up a beat but got remembered by this track so i blasted this instead and throwed my beat away *i ment cooking*

[@edytavares4265]

AZ the most UNDERRATED artist of all time, maybe in 500 years when a young hip-hop history student is studying the history of hip-hop they will put him in his rightful place.

[@coolinism]

Great comment

[@SUdatsthecalloftheWU]

Cool thought bro I hope theres some mad Hip Hip History classes 500 years from now

[@officialr.o.f]

👌

[@frankwhite1895]

Shame AZ never blew up. IMO he's one of the best ever.

[@dontzu8886]

2pac has been flow master and still is

[@purple4785]

He gave Pac respect in this video

[@coolinism]

@@dontzu8886 Get the fuck outa here 😂

[@christopherallen7549]

AZ been nice only young niggas and dumb old niggas just figurin this out on God Almighty...

[@Lolife86]

He blewed up enough for him , I mean he live out of his music , he went independant...And his first album Doe or die , is hell of a classik.

[@redskeleton762]

Lyrics: 10/10 Beat: 50/10 Music Video: 10/10 AZ's whole career: 100000000/10

[@RuudvanNistelrooy2006]

Appreciation of AZ's achievements - 1/10

[@BRobMint]

What Premo did with this beat is insane.

[@eEEEE-o6y]

+B-Mint1994 He does that with every beat cuz!

[@2rockiossi]

nah but this beat is different not from this world

[@phrenchvanilla]

top 5 Preem beats, in my opinion... AZ ripped it though... i wonder if it was made from scratch during a studio session...

[@omaralghamdi9035]

Born in The Trap is another one from premo by the game sick beat too

[@bradshaw1996]

+Phrench Vanilla listen to preems beat on verbal threat reality check

[@jaysekhon8014]

And not one curse word. A true lyricist.

[@capitalera8143]

somedude bruh shit is not a curse word chill

[@nunidee72]

Jay S. rt ive listen to this song for years and enjoyed he's flow never noticed

[@whyjalil7552]

he said nigga

[@sirwoozy2920]

whats the problem with a few cursed words fuck all vevo supporters cursed words are the way rappers make people know that they mean buissenes with what they say its a way of sayin fuck your diaperwearing adults that think they have to controll evrything to give the kids a great future

[@carvalho9021]

'' Nas is Like'' have no bad words..

[@angelofwar9223]

One of the greatest songs of all time right here 🎧

[@permitted_277]

This beat is masterful. Such a slept on song from a slept on dude. Classic.

[@intense34]

This beat is just unreal. It stands above not only in hip-hop but general in music. In '06 when this joint dropped I was a second grade high school student and I was constantly listening to it even in class when I had computer science lesson and we had speakers. Until now I cannot believe how dope this is in my 26 years of life. I really can't describe the feelings that gives me everytime I hear it. Thanks a lot to AZ and Dj Premier of course!

[@frankguerro9641]

+Winter Hill 043 The underrated are usually the best.

[@thagodwecreate5179]

Daaaaamn you were in school in '06? Shiiiiiiiit im old as fuck. Big ups on your musical taste tho AZ tha truth 90s for life.

[@farhatbdhj]

First time I heard was 08, back when I was 16. Felt like a king back then, still am. AZ reminds me of young nas

[@coolinism]

Premier at his best

[@DailyScratcher]

Yessir I was in 11th grade when this came out. Man those were the days

[@JohnSmith-ey6hq]

Miss my childhood. Live in the moment people! Im only 36 in January but i wish i could do it again. Move smart, love, laugh, and live to the fullest.

[@LucidSoundz]

AZ was so underrated

[@dezoe4140]

www.celebritiesmoney.com/az-net-worth-rapper/ tell me that this is underrated?

[@besimmemed1400]

Who cares about rating ?? I'm high as shit ... guess what this shit makes me higher ! middle finger for haters !

[@pcs06d]

De Zoe That number is off dude; unless maybe that's how much he's made in his whole life. Forbes says he's worth about 9.3-10 million.

[@theherbpuffer]

Still is.

[@Guhsteh]

***** True, AZ is so underrated, but Nas deserves everything and more.

[@yesy7265]

One of the best beats in rap history , along with that crazy flow

[@DaveDott]

It’s songs like this that make rap so awesome

[@denstonekhakali8314]

The beats,the flow and the lyrics.....man this is HIPHOP.

[@michaelmcpoet1]

Young and gifted, my tongues prolific. In the beach bungalow is how I brung in Christmas. For the streets I'ma flow from the hungriest districts. Swiss kicks crisp when I come to them picnics...

[@vzarpasta9210]

+Michael Lewis SO AWESOME! MY FAVORITE LINE FROM THE SONG!

[@bryantnonya8704]

+VzarPasta my favorite line is the whole song, one genius rapper fo sho

[@justindouglas8741]

play slow , paper chase, stack, n lay low . range rove is tinted, all black! the same old, physicik mind, righteous rhymes

[@justindouglas8741]

turned a new leaf from my life I crime concerned with no beef who's as nice as I'm , it's confirmed from few feet I'm still a sniper

[@ibmshellz3109]

That was hard!!

[@bryanheater2730]

Classic AZ track. Have an awesome day guys.

[@jahaddyjael1926]

you too!

[@lincoln_three]

you too man

[@Fade_Lander]

Bryan H. You too homie

[@yahcobgordon6704]

Bryan H. Cormega" oh no!!!"

[@kaiyeem]

AZ is one of my all time favorite MC'S, living legend, the game owes him far more than what he's received thus far.

[@cjolorun7067]

I grew up in the south and at respects to AZ sheesh that comment about AZ being an optional hidden boss was accurate. Different era of Hip Hop

[@roninizer22]

That first verse of his is arguably one of my favorite rap verses of all time. This man is a legend, what lyrical talent.

[@suezjk]

darn youtube. where do i kick its nuts for decreasing the quality to 240p??

[@jbloun911]

suezjk YOUJoO

[@jbloun911]

suezjk YOUJoO

[@strikeout1991]

suezjk Many people would like to know that but fuck it man. Great track anyway.

[@chazashford]

+strikeout19917

[@ShotsMerkzAll]

+suezjk 240p doesn't effect the audio just saying

[@4thdisciple514]

Im still in disbelief I saw AZ, Nas, and Lauryn Hill live in Toronto...you have to be from a certain era to understand. Love from Toronto to New York!

[@stevenschuster]

Growing in this era its hard to listen to hip-hop these days.

[@rochajraphael]

We just have to be happy that we even had the golden era of hip hop, let alone having grown up in it. I feel you man, I'm just glad I know real hip hop.

[@cm-pr2ys]

Too true man. Too true.

[@thamsanqahadebe5778]

I don't listen to this bullshit, no way! You can't go from studying God to listening to fucking chumps yapping about God knows what! Our Hip-Hop was real!

[@LebronJames-to2wk]

Expose this to your kid as my parents and siblings did to me im only 13

[@AppleSauceWasHere]

Right everyone is making it by making crap inaudible noise while this guy is actually good and hasnt made it yet... ashame

[@SkyBlew]

Song will always be dope. AZ is one of the illest. ✊ I agree with the comments about him being underrated. Its crazy how underrated he actually is. But alot of the best artists, never get the shine they deserve.

[@FranklinFreshman]

SkyBlew as long as you can touch a few people with your music and inspire that's more than enough .... I say that as a rapper myself

[@syedisamuddin7188]

SkyBlew just to name a few MC Ren Chino XL Vinnie Paz Locksmith Kool G Rap K Rino KXNG Crooked Hood Surgeon

[@Morphinos]

my guess is probably many of them dont bow or lick gate masters boots. You do that, you will get fame. You refuse, your creations will go unnoticed.

[@syedisamuddin7188]

Rayan Fel also check our k rino. This guy's net worth is only 15k. Smh great rapper. Doesn't even have a car...

[@gregorykrohn7769]

Fo sho

[@connoisseurtroy2006]

I can't even express in words how perfect this track is in all regards... Two masters, Premier on production and AZ on the mic. This is one of those duos that make pure magic for your listening pleasure... It blows my mind that this track isn't an anthem around world...

[@mike_t_007]

He needs a Preemo album. I'd buy it in 2022... Who else would

[@revolutie]

this beat is so sick

[@GDNization]

I'm happy this joint got over a million looks. It deserves it more. Dope ass joint.

[@schpoingle]

it's just like five of us with this shit on repeat for the last 8 years.

[@tearfromtheclouds825]

schpoingle lol

[@tearfromtheclouds825]

an elite artist...

[@16karoniates]

2018 and it's at 4 million

[@icantthinkofagoodname1417]

4.1M

[@greggy9786]

He and DJ Premier are easily best hip-hop duo. Just effortlessly.

[@CPZBLH]

This may be the greatest AZ track ever.....HARD!!

[@seldomsceen]

CZBLH GRIOT possibly.

[@jacklewellen7275]

rather unique.

[@EliFlash]

the come up.

[@syedisamuddin7188]

CZBLH GRIOT check out Chino XL MC Ren Killah Priest Kool G Rap K Rino

[@Habeev07]

I graduated HS in 2007... I knew this shit sounded familiar. AZ transcends the eras! Golden age vibing HARD!!!

[@user-qr5hh1wn4i]

One of the best Rap/HipHop song ive ever heard. Top 5 for sure. imo

[@MM_Da_59_Spirit]

[Intro] I'm ready... [Verse 1] You know the chronicles, the shit that if mama knew The stress the drama do, the TEC's phemonenal Rapid fire, it pecks through the abdominal You bastard liars, it's me who's the honorable Bathed and clothed up, shaved and close-cut Restraint from temptation was drained from both nuts Heh, now in the physical form Verbalize through the scriptures, I was Biblically born It's I'ah, Jeremiah, conceived through the blunt fire On Kawasaki's, can wheelie up on one tire Well respected, jail connected Got the method for them pretty females perfected For sure, very few flaws, heavy Chevy two-doors Candy paint, it'll give a nigga the blue balls Pause, this the life I chose Done did the 360, the cypher's closed C'mon! [Chorus: scratching by DJ Premier] The format is real sickening, contagious Here I come, AZ, there you go Still I don't have to run no game, I done those things [Verse 2] Young and gifted, my tongue's prolific In the beach bungalow is how I brung in Christmas For the streets I'ma flow from the hungriest districts Swiss kicks, crisp when I come to them picnics Play slow, paper chase, stack and lay low Range Rove tinted, all black, the same old Psychic mind, righteous rhymes Done turned a new leaf from my life of crime No concerns with new beef, who's as nice as I'm? It's confirmed, from few feet I'm still a sniper blind Built my fame, spilt my pain Politicking daily, still trying to milk the game It's obvious that I'm real, rap skills remain I took some change and I'm still the same [Chorus: scratching by DJ Premier] The format is real sickening, contagious Here I come, AZ, there you go Still I don't have to run no game, I done those things [Verse 3] Learnt the system, burned some izm Jotted my jewels down like journalism How I maneuve now, it'll merge the wisdom A pilgrim, prophesize, putting words to rhythm Relating, I Adam Clayton it, manifestation, patient Meditatin' with them animals waitin', pacin' Like an inmate that sealed his fate Let some years escape, but I'm still in shape I'm chilling, deeply rooted, a beast with music From Bed-Stuy to the East, I'm too at peace to lose it But love it, I still does it, breathing off a Trump budget Fresh out of Bloomies with the Louis luggage LOL these lyrics shit on al 90% of the rap game lol

[@Ze_Moose]

When did this come out

[@TheRick770]

Lyrical talent on DESTRUCTION

[@belak1551]

@@Ze_Moose2007 I think.

[@chancey1979]

That beat is just incredible. Takes me to another place. Much like Big Shugs "Play It" and Afu Ra's "Monontony". Preemo is the illest

[@tearfromtheclouds825]

right on...

[@ColeWolfsson]

The sample is crazy.

[@Nino_J]

I always thought the beat was ass but. Lyricism and flow makes up for it.

[@tearfromtheclouds825]

AccessDenied55 really, huh...

[@Nino_J]

tear from the clouds oh yes.

[@ceemplus]

His voice and this beat is just love

[@andreozzii]

Who’s on this in summer 2020 ????

[@chancregister2714]

Str8 🔥

[@trentyates418]

Yes

[@chancregister2714]

@@trentyates418 " in the physical form verbalize through the scriptures I was biblically born"

[@trentyates418]

@@chancregister2714 "it's i'ah, jeremiah, conceived through the blunt fire. On Kawasaki's can wheelie up on one tire"

[@Shocktraderz]

yup

[@spearPYN]

Premier should've produced the whole album for AZ during that time, it would be an instant classic like in mid 90s

[@octachronicles]

I hate how underrated AZ is. Lyrically gifted for sure 💯

[@benjaminwilks3037]

Incredible talent. AZ is one of my Hip Hop heroes.💯🔥🙏

[@permitted_277]

"You bastard liars, it's me who's the honorable"

[@dec2]

Diddy reference

[@bondagegel]

In the running for greatest premo beat ever for me

[@BeatModeProductions]

One of the best songs ever to drop !

[@Neo-td8yk]

AZ & Cormega are 2 of the most underrated rappers ever

[@Bigmoneybagz1]

+SoHcreate fuck you

[@stemsharp4514]

SoHcreate 1

[@GasGotti]

SoHcreate yeah aight lil nigga

[@swampthing94]

Add Kurupt to that list

[@erikjr4017]

Lloyd banks

[@TheKogutek]

For real everytime i hear this beat i think i can destroy everyone on free

[@cristiankings4507]

Since this is the same Dj that made “full clip”, I’ll leave like the guy on your profile pic. Lol

[@sog7516]

Cristian Kings lmaoooo 💀

[@remarcablemc]

AZ giving us a lesson on multi syllables on this one, he went beast mode. Not many can do that at this level

[@oguzsalman]

Why fuckin AZ so underrated ? Fuck mainstream.

[@patrickmann3123]

What about real `Babylonians`...it`s worldwide Slate G!

[@Danzo1212]

they have no freedom no more they sit in a room with numbers and say, we have to talk about this to appeal to this crowed forced by the record label on what they can rap about and say

[@gwiltl]

Is he, though? All I hear is that he's underrated. If that's all I hear, doesn't that mean he's rated highly?

[@sirwoozy2920]

whats mainstream for you and did you ever give a thought about why mainstream got mainstream??? if you want to say new school rap sucks well go ahead i dont give a fuck but if you call out all mainstream rappers from the 90s better shut your stupid mouth as this is just blatant and stupid way of copying the opinions of otheres. i call them wannabe rap experts who sit there sayin hmm thinking of it evrything that is mainstream is bullshit and since im obviously a expert talking of rap i have to say only underground has really got what it takes.

[@sirwoozy2920]

by the way i dont say az is bad hes actually one of my favourites

[@ZackChimento]

AZ is one of those artists who has a naturally high skill to recognition ratio. Cant believe he is NOT more spoken about.

[@echoarcade_nj]

Yes! AZ ... for sure!!! - would be on a list of under-rated or not recognized enough ( just made that up i think🤪) MC's ..add dj premier ..fugdheadaboutit!!

[@tbtnr9851]

You are the man. This comment is exactly what i was thinking

[@TrueGamer22887]

Idk how he’s forgotten. He’s unbelievable

[@nestorchikoti]

One of the most underrated rappers ever. AZ is so dope man.

[@kolisionn]

I know this came out in 06 but I get such 90s reminiscent vibes when I hear this track. Guess cause AZ and primo defined 90s hip hop so much for me that whenever I hear them I'm just reminded of that period of hip hop. Love this track

[@TheNottyDred]

Probably my favorite hip-hop song of all time and one of the most underrated MC's period. AZ my man!

[@format5459]

A.Z. Is the most underrated MC of all time I can't stop listening to AZ's verses

[@triviennebenn6867]

Coming back to this song and is still one of my top 3 favorites ❤

[@progressivelife841]

with classics like this you cant complain about new music , just enjoy the classics !!! exclellent lyrics and beats

[@tobytoxic]

New York hip hop will always reign supreme...

[@joes4690]

Best DJ of all time with the most underrated rapper of all time.

[@tylerjohnson9795]

"Play slow paper chase stack and lay low" 🔥🔥🔥

[@salmannasar9514]

I didn’t get it😅😂

[@forcedtohaveahandle]

@@salmannasar9514 what's not to get

[@salmannasar9514]

@@forcedtohaveahandle then why don’t u explain me?

[@nightcedargarden]

Az has one of the most deepest majestic voice ever. Secret King of hip hop. AZ better be in nas's new album.

[@ScottPearce-eh6mm]

Grew up listening to hip hop in England 🇬🇧 back in the 90s. Az was always one step ahead

[@kingmarre1]

Not only is AZ extremely underrated. This track is also so underrated, I rarely see people mention this one their AZ-song lists. This is probably his top 3 track imo!

[@nancymadelino7915]

Got to disagree about 1 thing this track isn t #3 it's tied with sugar Hill for #1

[@Krayzie_BoneTM19]

Its his top one track I love Sugarhill, but this beat alone 🔥🔥

[@coolinism]

Definitely in my top 10 tracks

[@eshaw565]

One of the sickest raps in the game ever! Kills it with the depth of flow!! God bless ya'll!!!

[@ArielAriel-rg8ng]

One of the best beats ever ❤

[@jerryporter5638]

Song still slaps harder than anything to come out in the past decade

[@teacherofinercrafts]

This is one of the best songs ever, AZ is hella underrated🤔💪💯

[@stylez1563]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 1 OF THE BEST BEAT I EVER HEARD.... BEAT IS SICK....

[@belak1551]

His album doe or die is a hip hop classic. Lyrical masterpiece.

[@bryanheater2730]

Young and gifted, my tongues prolific and the beach bungalow is how I brung in Christmas. Chills every time

[@vukprodredwan8523]

Dj Premier the Boss, One Love New York producers, from Paris Big up!!

[@user-qr5hh1wn4i]

Holy shit, AZ you god, and Preemo never disappoints.

[@dirkmahler9141]

Came here because the beat was used on a sways freestyle on radio. But this is really awsome shit. Cant stop bobbing head to the beat and AZ's fire too

[@mobbaddictchannel]

This is one of those perfect tracks.

[@wilkiris]

Earth need more masterpieces like this.. really

[@jimmycorp]

one of the most underrated mcs of all time.

[@danilocumic1995]

Insane, this beat is something else, and Az fits on it perfectly... Greetings from Serbia

[@ketto6841]

Ajmoooooo

[@DrugBa642]

Bosna je tu takodjer haha

[@devondutchmaster]

Easily one of the top verse of ALL TIME. EXTREMELY underrated Mc

[@preiss0]

Big ups from Australia! 2023. Tune is still huge.

[@tommybamping]

One of the most under rated but yet still one of the realist !!!

[@CerebroLDN]

This is one of the greatest tracks of all time. PERIOD.

[@hatersgalore9792]

The hardest beat in the rap industry

[@GabrielRodriguez-gf3pr]

@@skateordie5224 AZ & CL Smooth World Class lyricist

[@ericfay9465]

Az is by far the most underrated rapper of all time. you need a brain to comprehend his lyrics. Nothing short of a legend!!

[@Tomn8er]

yeah he's on par with Nas they're look two sides of the same coin IMO yet Nas gets way more respect

[@coolinism]

@@Tomn8er I prefer him to Nas and personally think he's better, his raps are harder and more skilful

[@righteousmasculine]

Man him and Nas are the perfect duo it’s like they are conjoined twins when it come to complimenting each other on track. AZ my favorite Nas my second

[@medianikophotography]

Mad combo, DJ Premier really illustrated AZ style in this beat which showcased his amazing lyrical abilities. Bringing in pure hip hop. This is a work of art and poetry 🖼️ it’s rather unique

[@ileyoruba6884]

AZ, the honorable spitting 🔥 mad underrated

[@mitalgaming492]

"Young and gifted, my tounge's prolific..."

Honestly one of the BEST songs I've ever heard. Not 1 swear word a true lyricist 🥵🔥🔥👌☝

[@GodsInUs]

His flow is cold. Definitely in my top 20🥶

[@dankomanapalli9754]

This is what Preem should have played last night against RZA! Who agrees?

[@Ryan-or2pn]

Literally one of the greatest beats ever, cant believe he didn't play this or the come up!... but his catalogue is nuts, too many to choose from lol

[@dankomanapalli9754]

@@Ryan-or2pn No doubt! At the end of the day it didn't matter...Hip Hop won that night!

[@inspiredbyfaith1948]

100%

[@vl1180]

Yes

[@TheYorgenix]

Word up!

[@revivednecromancer4751]

Holy shit does this song bring back memories. The first time I ever heard it was on my 3DS, I literally just clicked A and then Z and found this amazing song over 8 years ago 😂

[@dreamworld8188]

wov 🤘

[@isaia8532]

That’s legit lmao respect ✊

[@JerylHarris]

I’m 43 heard this for the first time today. I see y Lupe Fiasco was inspired by him to rap 🫡🗣️💪🏾

[@ramfisquinones4054]

this song deserves 200 million views... Most under-rated i have it on my playlist

[@doppelkaliber3005]

Still One of the best beats, and still One of the sickest rappers

[@Guhsteh]

Agreed, this beat is amazing.

[@danielbrown6112]

GYEAHHHH NIGGGAAAA! lol, to be honest this guy is the man, he reps Tupac multiple times, yet flows his own way and lays down great lyrics. been listening to this song for like 15 years just want to show some appreciation now in 2023. old men in their 30's respect lol.

[@craigdavis4265]

AZ is a true Hip Hop legend my friend.

[@NunYaBiz404]

Still can't believe how much this has been slept on...I mean damn!

[@vRsBv]

real american rap, huge respect from Romania!

[@AlexandraFlorinaStinghe]

True that

[@Neptunee1991]

A straight up classic tune for me. Still bump this.

[@MackABD]

One of the best songs of all time for sure

[@MfundoDube-z2g]

2024 till beyond underrated MC Listening from Diepkloof Soweto South Africa

[@flossybird]

2023.. still certified

[@libockkevin381]

Beat and flow rhymes perfect