AZ never fell off. He just never really tried to go mainstream, he's always maintained his status as an underground legend. Quiet Money AZ! He's still dropping dope new music till this day. He dropped a new album like 2 years ago and was featured on the first Kings Disease by Nas.
AZ 's biggest problem is his versatility. He needs the right beat to keep him in pocket. Certainly underrated but hurts that he has some great albums but no classics.
@B.F. Yup! Doe or Die is definitely a classic! I'd argue that "AWOL", "The Format" & "Undeniable" are also classic's... But I haven't heard them all the way through in like 10+yrs.
He had some fame with 9 lives in the early 2000s i remember he went to 106th and park and had a hit with everythings everything with joe…i just think he never cares too much to be real famous…i personally think hes the goat with nas…1 and 2