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| Studio album by AZ | |||||
| Released | October 10, 1995 | ||||
| Genre | Hip-hop | ||||
| Length | 45:30 | ||||
| Label | EMI 7243 8 32631 2 7 E2-32631 |
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| Producer | Pete Rock Loose Buckwild L.E.S. DR Period Amar N. A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972 in East New York Brooklyn, New York) better known as AZ, is an American Rapper currently Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music The EMI Group is a British music company comprising the major record company EMI Music – which operates several labels and is based in Kensington in In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing Pete Rock (born Peter Phillips, June 21 1970 in Bronx New York) is an American DJ, Record producer, and Buckwild is a popular Hip hop producer hailing from The Bronx, New York. The Lower East Side is a Neighborhood in the southeastern part of the New York City borough of Manhattan. DR Period or D/R Period, aka Divine Ruler Period, is a hip hop producer and Rapper from Brownsville Brooklyn, New York City O. Joe Ski Lunatic Mind |
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Doe or Die is the debut album by New York emcee AZ. Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972 in East New York Brooklyn, New York) better known as AZ, is an American Rapper currently Pieces of a Man is the second album and studio debut of soul poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron. Anthony Cruz (born March 9, 1972 in East New York Brooklyn, New York) better known as AZ, is an American Rapper currently Released in 1995 (see 1995 in music), AZ was introduced to the world in Nas's Illmatic. See also 1995 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1995 Record Nasir Jones, nɑːˈsiər (born September 14 1973 better known by his Stage name Nas, nɑːz formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper
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Overview
Alongside Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Doe or Die is often considered as one of the prototypical albums of the Mafioso rap genre. Corey Woods, known by his stage name Raekwon, is an American East Coast Rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. A prototype is an original type form or instance of something serving as a typical example basis or standard for other things of the same category For the Ice T album see Gangsta Rap (album. Gangsta rap is a term originated by the mainstream media to describe a certain subgenre The album incorporates fictitious tales chronicling the underworld lifestyle of organized crime. "Crime syndicate" redirects here For the DC Comics group of villains see Crime Syndicate. These cinematic narratives often depict a mobster's ascent to fame and wealth. " Mobster " is a slang term for a person who participates in Organized crime, which is known as belonging to "the Mob" For instance, the song, "Sugar Hill", is a highly-detailed fantasy of a lavish lifestyle that includes luxury cars, beautiful women, and beautiful scenery. In the song, AZ imagines himself vacationing in the Caribbean, while living in world-class hotels and riding yachts. Furthermore, in the song entitled, "Mo Money, Mo Murder (Homicide)," AZ and Nas create a cinematic tale recounting the murder of a powerful crime kingpin, while commenting on money's grasp of society. This song is followed by a companion epilogue called "Born Alone, Die Alone" (an adaption of the crime thriller, The Godfather Part III). The Godfather Part III is a Crime drama film written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, and directed by Coppola In "Born Alone, Die Alone," AZ, who assumes the role of an old and retired mobster, reminisces about the sins he committed in his earlier life.
Further emphasizing the Mafioso-theme, the cover of Doe or Die portrays AZ as a victim of an elaborate mob funeral. Within the cover, a stylish portrait of AZ is surrounded by flowers, while the body of the rapper is buried in a casket that contains large amounts of dollars. In addition, the liner notes and the back of the album features AZ counting money, drinking expensive wine, and smoking cigars. Wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of Grape juice A cigar is a tightly rolled bundle of dried and fermented Tobacco which is ignited so that its smoke may be drawn into the smoker's mouth
Track listing
| # | Title | Length | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "Intro" | 1:18 | AZ & Lunatic Mind | AZ |
| 2 | "Uncut Raw" | 2:59 | Loose; co-produced by AZ | AZ |
| 3 | "Gimme Yours" | 3:07 | Pete Rock | AZ & Nas |
| 4 | "Ho-Happy Jackie" | 3:34 | Buckwild | AZ |
| 5 | "Rather Unique" | 4:49 | Pete Rock | AZ Pete Rock (uncredited) |
| 6 | "I Feel for You" | 3:03 | Amar; co-produced by AZ | AZ & Erica Scott |
| 7 | "Sugar Hill" | 4:09 | L.E.S. | AZ & Miss Jones |
| 8 | "Mo Money, Mo Murder, Mo Homicide"* | 6:32 | DR Period | AZ & Nas |
| 9 | "Doe or Die" | 3:23 | N. Pete Rock (born Peter Phillips, June 21 1970 in Bronx New York) is an American DJ, Record producer, and Nasir Jones, nɑːˈsiər (born September 14 1973 better known by his Stage name Nas, nɑːz formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper Buckwild is a popular Hip hop producer hailing from The Bronx, New York. The Lower East Side is a Neighborhood in the southeastern part of the New York City borough of Manhattan. Miss Jones is the stage name of Tarsha Nicole Jones, the former host of Miss Jones in the Morning on the New York City radio station Hot 97. O. Joe | AZ |
| 10 | "We Can't Win" | 3:33 | Amar; co-produced by AZ | Amar & AZ |
| 11 | "Your World Don't Stop" | 4:18 | Ski | AZ |
| 12 | "Sugar Hill (Remix)" | 4:18 | L. A ski is a long flat device worn on the feet designed to help the wearer slide smoothly over snow E. S. | AZ |
- "Mo Money, Mo Murder, Mo Homicide" features a hidden track called "Born Alone, Die Alone. "
Samples
Uncut Raw
- "Back from the Dead" by King Errisson
Gimme Yours
- "Here We Go" by Minnie Riperton
Ho Happy Jackie
- "Little Children" by Kool & The Gang
Rather Unique
- "Anticipation" by Les McCann
- "Just Rhymin with Biz" by Big Daddy Kane
Sugar Hill
- "People Make the World Go Round" by The Stylistics
- "Sugar Free" by Juicy
Mo Money Mo Murder (Homicide)
- "Cry Together" by The O'Jays
Your World Don't Stop
- "You're Welcome, Stop on By" by Lou Donaldson
Sugar Hill (Remix)
- "It Wasn't Me, It Was the Funk" by EPMD
Album singles
- "Gimme Yours (Remix)" featuring Nas [Non-album single]
- Released: December 5, 1995
- B-side: "Uncut Raw"
Chart positions
Certification
Gold
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | |
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
| 1995 | Doe or Die | #15 | #1 |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Rhythmic Top 40 | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
| 1995 | "Gimme Yours" | -#115 | #51 | #30 | - | #21 |
| 1995 | "Sugar Hill" | #25 | #12 | #3 | #28 | #4 |
| 1995 | "Doe or Die" | - | #69 | #24 | - | #28 |
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