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Following the success of his 2005 release A.W.O.L., AZ struck again a mere year later with a new studio release, The Format, released AZ’s own label, Quiet Money. After a decade in the game, A.W.O.L. brought AZ back to the forefront and among his rightful place as one of Hip Hop’s most elite visceral lyricists; and The Format only solidified his already legendary status. AZ’s vision and lyrical power-to-paint pictures have long been celebrated by critics and fans alike. This album is a rock-solid collection of 12 tracks, led by the DJ Premier produced title track, as Primo and AZ rekindled the seamless chemistry they previously demonstrated on 2005’s “The Come Up.”