So Wassup? Episode 42 | AZ - "The Come Up"

In episode 42, DJ Premier takes us through the process of how "The Come Up", from AZ was created.
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[@verbone]

This joint was magic. AZ is criminally underrated.

[@dogtown1718]

Tell it.

[@Vino_Czar]

Low key my fav. AZ song🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ghostshipone]

AZ isn’t underrated. Just so many clowns just want to talk Eminem, Tupac or 50 Cent. They are pop fans. True Hip Hop heads love AZ

[@verbone]

@@ghostshipone Pac and 50 weren't pop. Popular? Yeah, but not pop. The NY and Cali streets were messing with 50 and Pac hard.

[@aceboogie8529]

Big facts son

[@lordg3803]

AZ might be the Most Underrated Emcee of All Time. But also one of the Greatest. Period.

[@Nesessary301]

The Come Up and The Format are some of my favorite beats ever. Would love more collabs between you and AZ 🔥

[@agthaog1986]

agreed, not only that but they perfect for AZ. soo technical, Deep and timeless...it just lures in very easily

[@righteousmasculine]

Man AZ got busy on the format bro Well respected Jail connected Got the method for them pretty females perfected

[@jonathansoko1085]

My senior quote from the year it came out was from the format. They wouldnt put it in the year book because it mentioned Christ.

[@greatest-man-alive]

And "Goat"

[@Cbriggs502]

"I'M FROM A PLACE WHERE HARDCORE IS BEAUTIFUL" "I'M RATHER UNIQUE"

[@Jared4Love]

AZ catalog super underrated!! Another timeless Preemo record

[@Toywins]

AZ has one of the TIGHTEST rhyme styles, my GAWD!!

[@peeayy]

That era of AZ was amazing. The format, Magic hour, gimme yours 2010, all 🔥🔥🔥! The right beats, the right vibes, the right features. Underrated Hall of Famer.

[@thecunninlynguist]

Glad this series is back! And your collaborations with AZ are classic

[@verseessential]

Another very important Dj Premier produced record. Never forget the first time I heard it. I was mind blown. The strings were just perfect. My favorite line from AZ was: “it’s ferocious when broke niggas get focused” Do or die would of been a entirely different record of Premier was on it.

[@imazu_]

Facts, already an awesome album but imagine a Premier beat or two on it? 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@each1teach1academy43]

AZ top 10. Easily the most underrated MC ever

[@jerseydan95]

AZ and Deck

[@ChicagoStyles23]

this record felt like a big "FINALLY" when yall 2 linked up. I know AZ was on D'Angelo's "Lady Remix" but this one being a solo joint was even sweeter

[@HiPHOPx87]

AZ is a Living Legend.

[@mlaws11291]

That AWOL album was dope, it stayed in my rotation when it dropped

[@Roy_Al_Blak202]

This record caught me soon as I heard it. Came out during the ring tone era. Music like that captivated me at 15-16 and the reason I bought the album

[@AquanautSt1]

The pathos of the strings contrasted by AZ's street smart hustler flow create a moment in time of perfect peace .

[@greyscale2539]

This is a true classic. The format as well. the way AZ flows is "rather unique"

[@iAintSayDat]

I used to rap over this beat in class in high school. I wasn't around in 1994. Records like The Come Up are what made me a Prem fan.

[@BoogieBoogsForever]

Do or Die is a live album for real. One of the best ever. Word up.

[@BlackenedLiam]

The Come Up recently became my Favorite AZ Track! It's such a dope beat and of course AZ Kills it.

[@lecircassien948]

The Format is better.

[@BlackenedLiam]

The Format is dope, but I prefer Come Up.@@lecircassien948

[@Diwani_Spark14]

The Come Up straight up Classic also when Preemo and AZ reunited to do The Format even better Salute to two Legends. I would Love for Preemo to do a So Wassup on M.O.P.’s Rugged Neva Smoove Remix, Salute Pt II, Faceoff and Follow Instructions those beats are so epic in particular Rugged Neva Smoove Remix to is one of the top 10 beats ever 🔥🔥🔥

[@anonymousapocalypse247]

1st Fam 4 Life!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

DJ Premier & AZ are legends. Love the work they do together. Thanks to DJ Premier for breaking this down.

[@ExcaliburSPO]

Instant "thumbs up" - classic

[@lamonimita3422]

Yes! I've been asking for this one for a while. Thanks a ton, Preemo. This song had a profound impact on me in 2008 when I heard this track for the first time. 'The Come Up' still inspires me to this day.

[@jaymart7436]

This beat just Godly🔥🔥🎵🎵🎵 Perfect joint to chill and ride around in the whip

[@Toywins]

Perfect way to describe it, some things just have that vibe!

[@PLBoogie]

AZ is on par with Nas & Black Thought lyrically and I hope Primo and SOSA can do an album together. AZ with the best verse on the GOAT Hip♥Hop album 'ILLMATIC' really did justice as always on this joint 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@rbiznezz2]

AZ killt this joint

[@PLr1c3r]

I feel like AZ never got the appreciation he should have, maybe from being in the firm alongside Nas and Foxxy but I really liked his flow and abilities. Underappreciated for sure.

[@TyberiousRex]

I appreciate you as an artist and a human premo, thank you for sending the love to those who paved the way. you are an inspiration.

[@MiguelHernandez-rp1yb]

Thank you Premo for bringing this back!!! These are the best stories!!!

[@dannywinget]

I still remember this like it was yesterday. This still hits today.

[@waltermitty6188]

That first verse so perfectly encapsulates all the hoods no matter where you "come up"

[@d.c.4lifeking602]

Az's verse on life's a bitch is arguably top.50 in hip hop history. He was rapping like his life depended on it,the hunger,delivery,and superb lyricism was mystical!

[@benbarnard4233]

The hunger in his voice was undeniable, everything about that track is flawless 🔥🙌🏻

[@rb6120]

If y’all didn’t know…AZ absolutely rips this track down. One of my all time favorites.

[@listitwithloomis4746]

This song is still unreal !!

[@freedmanstl]

Yes! This track has been near the top of my wishlist for this series for a long time! (#1 remains “Show & Prove”)

[@dialectixemcee2428]

Man I loved that song it was so Brooklyn so real..

[@brandonjohnson3189]

This might be my favorite AZ song of all time.

[@fizzy-frenzy]

Yes! One of my favorite Premo beats!

[@anonymousapocalypse247]

This was my favorite track off this fire album. Shout out AZ and Premo from Fort Worth, Tx

[@useyourthirdeye9083]

AZ, Black Thought, and Mos Def all super underrated.

[@omgmazin]

One of the greatest hip-hop producers of all time, the way he explained his approach how he tries to match the voice ,flow an delivery of the artist to the production excellent.

[@halolime117]

This beat is such a classic🔥

[@christopherwhite8186]

I love the scratches and the samples used on this song, the beat is also really good. AZ is one of my favorite rappers, like Premo and Nas, most everything done between Preemo and AZ is a classic.

[@seanc.6390]

One of my favorite Premier joints. Greatest producer of all time

[@DmitryCee]

Such a banger. And the video is amazing too. Every time I listen to Doe or Die though,I can't stop wondering what could have been with Preemo on it...

[@CallMeGifted]

The Come Up and The Format are 2 of the best hip hop tracks of all time, always wanted more AZ & Preemo collabs. Such a legendary sound.

[@dmoney668]

AZ is the best to ever do it he never changes smoothest cat of all time

[@gsg9ff]

The Come Up Definitely going down as one of those classic Preem gems.

[@fendibabii2118]

An AZ premier slash Alchemist album would be epic.

[@nasdelanoche5727]

Primo keep these stories coming .. we love them !! s/o to Sosa

[@BlackCulturalPreservation2023]

Two of my all time favorites hip hop people. DJ P and AZ have awesome voices

[@vittorio870]

dj Premier *IS* hip hop !!

[@pentagramparsons]

Fingers crossed for Screwballs Seen It All next time

[@lewisalba7825]

Man that's one of my favorite beats ! Sick sick beat

[@RTG562]

We need a Nas/AZ album entirely produced by premo 🙏🏻

[@lith1156]

I still bump that track on the regular, big up Premo and AZ both legends!

[@MAARTN]

Appreciate these videos, very dope once again

[@jaronamo92]

I’ve been waiting for this episode!!!

[@Blueblackngold]

These are the best. Thank you preemo

[@nycbloodymoney23]

one of my favorite tracks!!! thank you for this video king!!

[@nathanielroberts2027]

This beat is a banger.....Premo is a beast. My favorite producer

[@amaradkins7362]

I’ve been waiting for this one.

[@YusukeKnight]

Keep up the good work

[@Flyrobotics]

Wish Premiere would have talked about the recording session and how it comes together cuz the storyline Az put down was incredible. thanks though Premier much appreciated. One

[@tochiRTA]

that's what I'm saying! we needed more depth with this one.

[@ethanhawkins3391]

Always wanted a Preem + Nas and/or Preem + AZ project. Never too late! 🤞🏽

[@PhaceizDaname]

YO PREEEEEM! GLAD YOUR BACK!! I WAS MISSING THE SERIES....LOOKIN FORWARD TO MORE STORIES....

[@vickthashredder]

One of my favorite AZ songs!!

[@CL0SRAY]

I LOVE this series! This is so dope to watch and get a glimpse of how these classics were made ! ✊🏾💪🏾

[@vickthashredder]

AZ “Doe or Die” is special to me. It dropped on my birthday in 1995 10-10-95

[@tochiRTA]

Stupid classic!!!! Thanks Preem and team!

[@arnoldmwakina2289]

One of my favorites!

[@TheFriendlyGerman]

Thank you DJ Premier! Love the series. Respect from Berlin, Germany.

[@da0484]

The Format and Come Up are underrated tracks.

[@kap3li]

Amazing stuff. This track was on repeat back in the days.

[@jaydee24]

i think not just the fact that all these records are gems. its the fact that every record has a origin story, that shit is so dope to me. keep doin your thang Preemo, i love these videos. i also love the background beats you use on each episode. shit is always so mellow.

[@mrcrunch8000]

Thank you! Being someone that grew up watching these greats enter the game, I can't begin to describe how thankful I am that you are sharing this. If there's one thing that was certain back then it was that if you seen Premier next to the track you knew you had a guaranteed banger. Thank you for sharing and preserving this history for our kids.

[@BihorPanaMor]

My favorite Premier and my favorite AZ track. From the drums to the samples to the lyrics to the flow to the scratches. Gives me a very special vibe.

[@dbSteelyPhil]

one of my fav tracks

[@franckfallon]

Premo beats always stand out!! 🔥🔥

[@BotcherRyu]

def was waiting for this one! cant wait for the format!!

[@globalmajority1310]

✊🏾💥💥💥One of the Coldest songs + Videos Ever Thank you AZ , Thank you DJ Premier 👑💯💪🏾

[@xavierlafontaine121]

AZ tha visualiza as wise as Elijah! So hyped to finally see AZ on one of these! Im so glad this series came back!!

[@customautomarine]

Probably listened to this song a few thousand times, never gets old

[@missceebrownin]

Love you Primo!!!! And appreciate you greatly 💯💯👊🏾❤️

[@thearki-vist6050]

AZ LEGEND- PREMO NO DOUBT

[@PatrickObiang]

DOPE! The So LOng aWaited Episode...Of The Come Up!

[@txzbelle75]

See you PV! I love that you always represent Texas... 🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@michaeldiorio7642]

One of the greatest beats ever

[@r.i.g.i.d_music4174]

These drums always knock! Boom Bap!! 🔥🔥🔥🫡

[@diated.ghettochild]

One of the greatest records ever!

[@TheSstretch68]

LEGENDARY!!!!!! AWOL IS A CLASSICK ALBUM!!!! I’m still waiting on that PRIMO/AZ/NAS album though 😁

[@lcasanova2546]

yessir

[@Dingo2599]

Love all this!

[@angrybeaver4995]

"I'm from the place where hardcore is beautiful!" Yup! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@kincamell]

Much Gratitude Ps The Format is a massive classic as well.

[@luckap79]

just a perfect track

[@GWhizzJhangaPakato]

Legend in the game

[@JNSNOTHINGLESS]

One of The dopest premo beats ever! My 2nd favourite to Group Home - up against The wall getaway car remix🙏🏻

[@BaxTerAmg]

PREEM!! TIMELESS G.O.A.T. 🔥🔥🔥

[@jaybird9943]

I need more! Cmon Premo.

[@MarioRobinson]

So many dope memories triggered as soon as the track started❤

[@TapeWormOfficial]

Once again this was really DOPE, Preem. I still need to see that SO WASSUP Episode for Mos Def - MATHEMATICS!!! 🔥💣💥🤦🏾‍♂️

[@coreyano]

Episode 42 and still dropping super gems