Anthony Cruz, better known as AZ, is a Grammy nominated East-Coast rapper currently residing in Englewood, New Jersey. Originally known as AZ The Visualiza, AZ has achieved a strong fanbase in spite of little mainstream success. He is of African-American and Dominican descent.
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 rapper to appear on the critically acclaimed album
