The Format (album)

The Format is the sixth studio album by rapper AZ, released on November 7, 2006. The album features production from Fizzy Womack (better known as Lil' Fame of M.O.P.), Face Defeat, Emile, J. Cardim, Phonte, Statik Selektah and DJ Premier. Guest appearances are provided by M.O.P. and Little Brother as well as artists on AZ's new label, Quiet Money Records. The album's lead single is its title track, "The Format", produced by DJ Premier, with "Vendetta" as its B-side.[1] The Format also features the bonus track "Royal Salute",[2] a retaliation to 50 Cent's song "What If", which included a line aimed at AZ. On October 7, 2007, Quiet Money released The Format (Special Edition) adding six bonus tracks including "Royal Salute."

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
About.com	link
Cokemachineglow	(55/100) link
HipHopDX	link
RapReviews	(8.0/10) link
XXL	(L) link

The Format
Studio album by AZ
Released	November 7, 2006
Recorded	2006
Genre	East Coast hip hop
Label	Quiet Money, Fast Life Music, Koch
Producer	Lil' Fame, Face Defeat, Emile, J. Cardim, Phonte, Statik Selektah, DJ Premier
AZ chronology
A.W.O.L. (2005) The Format (2006) Undeniable (2008)

Track listing

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"I Am the Truth"	Fizzy Womack	3:59
2.	"Sit 'Em Back Slow" (featuring M.O.P.)	Face Defeat, Fizzy Womack	3:48
3.	"Get High"	Emile	3:06
4.	"Make Me" (featuring Fresh)	Emile	3:09
5.	"Games" (featuring Samson)	Bob Perry, Arnold Mischkulnig	3:50
6.	"Rise and Fall" (featuring Little Brother)	J. Cardim	4:10
7.	"Animal"	Statik Selektah	3:48
8.	"Doing That" (featuring Jha Jha)	Fizzy Womack	4:07
9.	"This Is What I Do"	J. Cardim	3:18
10.	"The Format"	DJ Premier	3:03
11.	"Vendetta"	J. Cardim	3:14
12.	"Game of Life"	Emile	4:06
13.	"Royal Salute (Bonus Track)"	Emile	2:20

Special Edition Bonus tracks

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
14.	"Life"		3:58
15.	"Seems That Way"		4:06
16.	"You Know"		4:04
17.	"The Love of Money"		3:11
18.	"Damn It Feels Good"		3:49

Sample credits

I Am The Truth "I'm Talking 'Bout Freedom" by Syl Johnson Sit 'Em Back Slow "Mary Jane" by Rick James Make Me "Professional Style" by Alchemist Feat. AZ Games "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison Rise and Fall "Love's Society" by The Natural Four Animal "Ten Crack Commandments" by The Notorious B.I.G. "Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park)" by Nas "Survival of the Fittest" by Mobb Deep

Doing That "Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)" by Jimmy Spicer "Hi Hater" by Maino This Is What I Do "Love's Calling" by Zingara The Format "This Side of Forever" by Roberta Flack "Survival of the Fittest" by Mobb Deep "Pt. 2" by Method Man & Redman "What's the deal?" by AZ "The Exorcist" by Little Vic Game Of Life "I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else" by Carolyn Franklin (Prod. by Jimmy Radcliffe) Royal Salute "The Ruler's Back" by Slick Rick "The Ruler's Back" by Jay-Z

Charts

Chart (2006)	Peak position
US Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums	59
US Top Independent Albums	35

dating

References

1. "AZ Prepares Return With New Album, The Format"
2. "Royal Salute" lyrics

External links

• The Format at Discogs
• at Genius