This is a truly impressive hip-hop album. While the third track, 'Gimme the World,' was the weakest point and slightly lowered my expectations early on, the rest of the album fortunately delivered nothing but great tracks. The sample flipping on 'Uniqueness' and 'So High' is superb, and AZ’s flow and lyricism are as elite as ever. The production on 'Fresh Water' is absolutely fantastic. I’m a huge fan of this style—classic boom bap vibes ... read more
Project #0821
Artist: AZ
Project: Doe or Die III
This is a late-career album that leans heavily on nostalgia, and it actually works more often than not. The production is smooth and cinematic, built around soulful samples, polished drums, and a refined boom bap foundation that fits AZ’s style perfectly.
The structure is consistent and very deliberate. Tracks are paced evenly, with a focus on steady storytelling and mood rather than experimentation.
AZ sounds locked in. His delivery is ... read more
Really good album from AZ. I love that so many legends are making career comebacks because they are exposing how trash the new rappers are.
Favorite Songs-I Was Once There Too, So High
Least Favorites-Still Jackie, No Need for Lactose
Mass Appeal is back again with quality unc rap. He still has it. Some cool rhymes over vibey instrumentals. The producer list for this album is pretty crazy.
| 1 | The Origin (Intro) 1:23 | 74 |
| 2 | No Need For Lactose 2:14 | 81 |
| 3 | Gimme The World 3:04 with Jadakiss | 69 |
| 4 | Uniqueness 3:42 with Mike & Keys | 82 |
| 5 | So High 3:28 with Mumu Fresh | 79 |
| 6 | Ho Happy 1:54 Skit with Mike & Keys | 52 |
| 7 | Still Jackie 2:43 | 77 |
| 8 | Surprise 2:48 with Nas, Mike & Keys | 84 |
| 9 | Fresh Water 3:22 | 78 |
| 10 | Winners Win 3:14 with Amar Noir | 75 |
| 11 | I Was Once There Too 2:13 | 79 |
| 12 | Love My Life 2:15 | 77 |
| 13 | We Made It (Outro) 2:00 | 70 |