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Doe or Die II
Hip-Hop · 2021 · 13 tracks · 42m

Doe or Die II

AZ

Sophisticated boom bap that trades youthful desperation for the polished wisdom of a veteran. A masterclass in internal rhyme schemes and soulful production.

September 10, 2021 · de Rap Winkel Records

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Doe or Die II is the sonic equivalent of a bespoke suit tailored for the street. It carries the weight of a twenty-six-year legacy without ever feeling bogged down by the past. AZ remains one of the most technically gifted lyricists in the history of the genre, and here he utilizes his multi-syllabic dexterity to reflect on survival, luxury, and the evolution of a man who has seen the rise and fall of empires. The production is a curated gallery of boom bap royalty, featuring contributions from Alchemist, Pete Rock, and Buckwild that provide a lush, soulful foundation for AZ's velvet-smooth delivery.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 42m
01
Conversations With God (Intro)
1:52
02
Just 4 U
3:30
03
The Wheel
3:18
04
Keep It Real
2:59
05
Never Enough
3:36
06
Different
3:45
07
Ritual
3:12
08
Blow That S#%t
3:57
09
Bulletproof
4:14
10
Check Me Out
3:10
11
Time to Answer
3:01
12
Found My Niche
2:02
13
What’s Good
3:46
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition on The Ritual where Alchemist's beat creates a hazy, noir-like backdrop for Lil Wayne's guest verse.
The moment in Check Me Out where the Pete Rock horns kick in, instantly bridging the 26-year gap from the first album.
AZ's breathless, unbroken flow on Keep It Real, proving his technical precision hasn't aged a day since 1995.
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