Biography:
AZ was born Anthony Cruz to an African-American mother and a Dominican father. Although he had been rapping since 1992, AZ first came to prominence by appearing on Nas' landmark album Illmatic on the song "Life's a Bitch" (1994)—he was the only guest emcee to appear on that album. After a bidding war, AZ signed with EMI, and soon released Doe Or Die (1995) to more critical acclaim than commercial sales. The album's lead single, "Sugar Hill", became AZ's only major commercial success as a solo artist, reaching the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and achieving Gold status. AZ's EMI contract was transferred to sister label Noo Trybe Records/Virgin Records when the EMI Label Group was shut down.
In 1997, he and Nas appeared in an Sprite commercial.
AZ's fanbase grew considerably after he joined The Firm, a supergroup comprised of AZ, Nas, Foxy Brown, and Nature, with Dr. Dre and The Trackmasters producing. The Firm's only album, The Album, was regarded as critically disappointing. Pieces of a Man, AZ's second solo release, didn't sell well. Independently, AZ released S.O.S.A. to little fanfare in 2000. Soon, however, AZ signed with Motown/Universal Records and released 9 Lives.
In 2002, he released Aziatic. A single from the album, "The Essence," was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The video to its first single, "I'm Back," received moderate MTV2 play. AZ was supposed to release an album titled Final Call, around late 2004 or early 2005. Due to massive bootlegging, however, the album was never released. Instead, A.W.O.L. was released on September 6, 2005. This album featured many tracks that were on the unreleased Final Call, as well as some new ones—the first single was the DJ Premier-produced "The Come Up," and it became a moderately popular single.
AZ's sixth solo album The Format , was released on November 7, 2006.
Since The Format, AZ has released a mixtape titled The Memphis Sessions and a J-Love mixtape titled The Return of S.O.S.A. His latest album Undeniable will be released in early 2008.
Style:
AZ is known for his smooth, rhythmic cadence of delivery. He is also known for his use of multi-syllable rhyme schemes, internal rhymes, unconventional rhymes, and a large vocabulary. AZ is "one of the greatest rappers as far as lyrics and longevity", his style and flow are instantly recognizable and comparable to his friend and collaborator Nas.
Albums:
* 1995: Doe Or Die
* 1997: The Firm: The Album
* 1998: Pieces Of A Man
* 2000: S.O.S.A. (Save Our Streets AZ)
* 2001: 9 Lives
* 2002: AZiatic
* 2004: Final Call (unreleased)
* 2005: A.W.O.L.
* 2006: The Format
* 2007: Memphis Sessions (Remixtape)
* 2008: Undeniable
* 2009: Legendary
* 2009: G.O.D. (Gold, Oil & Diamonds)
Let Me Know
AZ Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Watching you get naked, watching you get naked
Watching you get naked
Baby if you let me hit
Might give you kids
There’s something about yo body baby
There’s something about yo body baby
Baby if I get a sip
There’s something about yo body baby
There’s something about yo body baby
Oh you’re a sight to see
Sight to see
And I can see you got your eyes on me
Eyes on me
You liking what you see now
So come here and get close to me
So we can ditch your friends now
And end up at my hotel
That cool with you?
You unleash your freak now
There’s nobody else around.
Baby if you let me hit
Might give you kids
There’s something about yo body baby, oh baby
There’s something about yo body baby
Baby if I get a sip
Won’t call it quits
There’s something about yo body baby, baby
There’s something about yo body baby
Do you like it fast?
Do you like it slow
Tell me I can put that thang up in slow mo
Do you like it fast?
Do you like it slow?
I can put that thang up in slow mo
When I’m inside you
The feeling’s quite like heaven, quite like heaven
Baby if you let me hit
Might give you kids
There’s something about yo body baby
There’s something about yo body baby
Baby if I get a sip
Won’t call it quits
There’s something about yo body baby
There’s something about yo body baby
The lyrics to AZ's "Let Me Know" are about a sexual encounter between the singer and his partner. The first verse describes his attraction to his partner's body and how it makes him want to have sex with her. The chorus repeats the phrase "there's something about your body baby" as he continues to express his physical desire for her. In the second verse, he asks his partner if she likes it fast or slow, indicating he wants to please her sexually. He then describes how being inside her feels like heaven.
While the lyrics may seem explicit and objectifying on the surface, there is a deeper layer at play. It's clear that AZ is not simply using his partner for his own pleasure, but rather he wants to fulfill her desires and connect with her on a deeper level. He asks about her preferences and wants to create an experience that she enjoys. This shows a level of care and consideration that is often missing from songs about casual sex.
Overall, while "Let Me Know" is about sex, it's not purely about physical pleasure. It's about two people coming together and experiencing pleasure and connection in a consensual way. It shows that even in a sexual encounter, there can be mutual respect and care between partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Picture me, picturing you
I imagine you, imagining me
Watching you get naked, watching you get naked
I want to see you undress, again and again
Baby if you let me hit
If we have sex
Might give you kids
We might be able to have a family together
There’s something about yo body baby
You have a unique and attractive body
Oh you’re a sight to see
You are gorgeous
And I can see you got your eyes on me
You seem attracted to me
You liking what you see now
You seem to be enjoying what you see
So come here and get close to me
Let's get physically close to each other
So we can ditch your friends now
Let's leave your friends and be alone together
And end up at my hotel
Let's go to my hotel room
That cool with you?
Is that okay with you?
You unleash your freak now
Show me your wild side
There’s nobody else around.
We're alone
Do you like it fast?
Do you prefer fast sex?
Do you like it slow
Or do you prefer slow sex?
Tell me I can put that thang up in slow mo
I can slow down and be gentle if you want
When I’m inside you
When we're having sex
The feeling’s quite like heaven, quite like heaven
It feels amazing
Baby if I get a sip
If we have sex again
Won’t call it quits
I won't stop trying to be with you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Aziz Akinsola
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind