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Doe or Die is the debut album by gangsta rapper AZ. Released in 1995 AZ was introduced to the world in Nas's Illmatic in 1994. Nas himself appears on the track "Mo Money, Mo Murder (Homicide)". It has been said it has a similar sound to Nas's Illmatic, this may be as both albums had tracks produced by Pete Rock. Doe or Die is named by many critics and fans as a classic in the genre.

Overview

Often considered as one of the prototypical albums of the Mafioso rap genre alongside Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Doe or Die incorporates factitious tales chronicling the underworld lifestyle of organized crime. These cinematic narratives often depict the struggles of a "mobster"'s ascent to fame and wealth. The song, "Sugar Hill", for instance, is a highly-detailed fantasy of an lavish lifestyle that includes luxury cars, beautiful women, and beautiful scenery. Within this 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 exchange verses and create a cinematic tale recounting the murder of a powerful crime kingpin. This song is followed by a companion epilogue song called "Born Alone, Die Alone" (an adaption of the the crime film The Godfather Part III). In "Born Alone?," AZ, who assumes the role of an old and retired mobster, reminisces about the sins he committed in his earlier life.

Tracklisting

1. Intro
2. Uncut Raw
3. Gimme Your`s
4. Ho Happy Jackie
5. Rather Unique
6. I Feel For You
7. Sugar Hill
8. Mo Money, Mo Murder (Homicide)
9. Doe Or Die
10. We Can`t Win
11. Your World Don`t Stop
12. Sugar Hill - (remix)

Trivia

Further emphasizing the Mafioso-theme, the cover of the albums portrays AZ as a victim of an elaborate mob funeral. Within the cover, a stylish portrait of him is surrounded by flowers, while he 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 holding cigars.

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-Doe or Die is the debut album by gangsta rapper AZ. Released in [[1995]] [[AZ]] was introduced to the world in [[Nas (rapper)|Nas's]] [[Illmatic]] in [[1994]]. [[Nas (rapper)|Nas]] himself appears on the track "Mo Money, Mo Murder (Homicide)". It has been said it has a similar sound to [[Nas (rapper)|Nas's]] [[Illmatic]], this may be as both albums had tracks produced by [[Pete Rock]]. Doe or Die is named by many critics and fans as a classic in the genre.
+'''Doe or Die''' is the debut album by gangsta rapper AZ. Released in [[1995]] [[AZ]] was introduced to the world in [[Nas (rapper)|Nas]]'s ''[[Illmatic]]'' in [[1994]]. [[Nas (rapper)|Nas]] himself appears on the track "Mo Money, Mo Murder (Homicide)". It has been said it has a similar sound to [[Nas (rapper)|Nas's]] [[Illmatic]], this may be as both albums had tracks produced by [[Pete Rock]]. Doe or Die is named by many critics and fans as a classic in the genre.
+==Overview==
+Often considered as one of the prototypical albums of the [[Gangsta rap#Mafioso rap|Mafioso rap]] genre alongside ''[[Only Built 4 Cuban Linx]]'', ''Doe or Die'' incorporates factitious tales chronicling the underworld lifestyle of [[organized crime]]. These cinematic narratives often depict the struggles of a "mobster"'s ascent to fame and wealth. The song, "Sugar Hill", for instance, is a highly-detailed fantasy of an lavish lifestyle that includes luxury cars, beautiful women, and beautiful scenery. Within this 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 exchange verses and create a cinematic tale recounting the murder of a powerful crime kingpin. This song is followed by a companion epilogue song called "Born Alone, Die Alone" (an adaption of the the crime film [[The Godfather Part III]]). In "Born Alone?," AZ, who assumes the role of an old and retired mobster, reminisces about the sins he committed in his earlier life.
 ===Tracklisting===
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 *11. Your World Don`t Stop
 *12. Sugar Hill - (remix)
+==Trivia==
+* Further emphasizing the Mafioso-theme, the cover of the albums portrays AZ as a victim of an elaborate mob funeral. Within the cover, a stylish portrait of him is surrounded by flowers, while he 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 holding [[cigars]].