AZ On Doe Or Die III, Favorite Nas Collabs & Top 7 Guest MCs

AZ joins Ambrosia For Heads for a deep dive into his new album Doe Or Die III, the final chapter in one of Hip-Hop’s most respected trilogies. In this episode of ON THE RECORD, AZ reflects on more than 30 years in the game, from his breakout verse on Life’s A B***h with Nas to building a catalog defined by precision, longevity, and consistency. He breaks down the making of Doe Or Die III, the connective tissue between all three albums, and what he learned about himself while making this project. AZ also discusses working with his son on the album, how he keeps his pen sharp, and why he continues to evolve as an artist decades into his career. He shares his thoughts on fatherhood, health, visualization, and the mindset that helped him stay the course through the ups and downs of the music industry. The conversation also explores his relationship with Nas, including their collaborations, the possibility of a joint project, and why partnering with Mass Appeal made sense for this release. Additional highlights include AZ naming his top MCs for guest verses, reflecting on the influence of artists like Nipsey Hussle, and explaining why he believes Hip-Hop continues to thrive despite ongoing narratives about its decline. This is a detailed look at Doe Or Die III and the mindset behind one of Hip-Hop’s most enduring careers. 0:00 Intro 0:45 AZ Shares His Secrets to Staying in Good Health 2:20 How AZ Feels After Releasing Doe Or Die III 4:20 What AZ Learned in Making Doe Or Die III 5:50 Why AZ Decided to Make Doe Or Die III 7:00 How AZ Keeps His Lyrical Pen Sharp 8:00 The Difference in AZ’s Approach to Doe Or Die vs. Doe Or Die III 9:00 AZ Explains the Connective Tissue Between the Doe Or Die Albums 11:00 AZ Reveals How He Learned the Power of Visualization 13:00 AZ Describes How It Feels to Rap With His Son on Doe Or Die III 14:30 The Fatherly Advice AZ Shares With His Son 16:20 Why AZ Did Not Hold Back When Rapping With His Son 18:20 Why AZ Hated Sugar Hill at First but Turned It Into His Formula 21:20 The Soul Music AZ Listened to Growing Up 22:30 How AZ Has Stayed the Course Through the Ups and Downs 23:30 Why AZ Partnered With Nas to Release Doe Or Die III on Mass Appeal 25:00 AZ Names His Favorite Collaborations With Nas 25:40 AZ Speaks on a Potential Joint Album With Nas 26:40 AZ Names His Top 7 MCs for Guest Verses 27:20 What AZ Loves About Nipsey Hussle 28:30 How Father Time Has Revealed Itself to AZ 29:30 AZ Discusses His Favorite MCs From When He Was Young 32:20 Why People Keep Proclaiming the Death of Hip-Hop 33:30 Who Is Carrying the Torch for Hip-Hop Today 33:40 Why AZ Still Listens to New Rap Music 35:10 Why AZ Believes the 80s Is the Best Era in Hip-Hop 37:20 The MC Who Inspired AZ to Pursue Rap as a Career 39:00 How AZ Has Evolved From Doe Or Die to Doe Or Die III 40:50 AZ Is Already Working on Another Album Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Co3h8u Shop: https://ambrosiaforheads.shop/ Watch More What's The Headline Podcast - https://bit.ly/4h7XuTA Ambrosia For Heads Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Ss... Follow us: Instagram -   / ambrosiaforheads   Facebook -   / ambrosiaforheads   Twitter -   / ambrosia4heads   Official Site - http://ambrosiaforheads.com/ #ambrosiaforheads