AZ

Brooklyn-born AZ, famed for his slick syllabic delivery, made waves with Nas on "Illmatic." Known for "Sugar Hill," he topped charts with "Doe or Die" and The Firm's album. With albums like "Aziatic," earning a Grammy nod, AZ's collaborations include Nas, Dr. Dre, and the Trackmasters. Through his Quiet Money label, his influential career spans into the 2020s with the release of "Doe or Die II."