AZ - Gimme Yours

From the 1995 Album: “Doe Or Die“ Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972), better known by his stage name AZ, is an American rapper born in Brooklyn, New York. He is known for being a longtime and frequent music 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 listed AZ as #1 on the list. He was also included on 's list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), where he was described as “arguably the most underrated lyricist ever.“ He is of African-American and Dominican descent. AZ first became known by appearing on Nas's landmark 1994 album Illmatic on the song “Life's a Bitch“, as well as featuring vocals on the opening track The Genesis. AZ signed with EMI, and soon released his debut album Doe Or Die in 1995 to critical acclaim. The album's lead single, “Sugar Hill