AZ Interview (2008): Making of 'Undeniable' & The Movie 'Envy' [ARCHIVE]

A retrospective hip-hop archive featuring an in-depth 2008 interview with Brooklyn lyricist AZ (Anthony Cruz). This unedited conversation provides a detailed analysis of the making of his seventh studio album, Undeniable, alongside rare historical context regarding his music career. In this archival entry, legendary East Coast MC AZ breaks down the studio process, production choices, and untold stories behind his Undeniable album era. The conversation spans from his foundational history alongside Nas to his modern blueprint for independent music distribution. AZ also details the reality of underground media production during the mid-2000s, sharing a historical breakdown of the film Envy (co-starring Ray J and AZ) and the multi-year distribution delays that impacted its rollout. 0:00 - Introduction: The Legendary AZ & Intro 0:34: -Making Undeniable 02:09 - The movie Envy 03:39 - Undeniable and it's reception 03:48 - AZ's undeniable lyricism and career 04:46 - Delays, digital shift, and touring talk 07:45 - Future plans 08:06 - Graffiti talk 09:23 - Outro 📲 Follow us for more hip hop culture and history updates: Instagram:   / artofrhyme_   Twitter/X:   / artofrhyme   💬 Leave a comment below: What is your favorite track off the Undeniable album? #AZ #Undeniable #EastCoastHipHop #hiphophistory