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KOCH Records to Release the Long-Awaited New Album From AZ 'Final Call' Streets on 8/10/04

NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Jul 1, 2004 -- KOCH Records announces the release of "Final Call," the new full-length album by the critically-acclaimed former member of The Firm, AZ. "Final Call" is the follow-up to his 2002 release, "Aziatic" (on Motown).

A thoughtful, literate gangsta rapper in the truest of New York traditions, critics have long celebrated AZ's lyrical prowess. Like local peers NAS and Jay-Z, not only does AZ bring intelligence to his rhymes, he also brings forth an impressive lyrical flow that further sets him apart from the flood of New York MCs fighting for survival in the crowded rap game.

With a successful underground career dating back to 1995, AZ has often been linked to NAS (beginning with his career making step-out on NAS' "Life's A Bitch"). With Pete Rock crafting beats for him on his earlier solo outtings, his career took an upswing as he joined rap super group The Firm (featuring NAS, Foxy Brown and Nature) recording with Dr. Dre and Trackmasters.

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