G.O.D.
AZ · 2009
39 min · 12 tracks · gangsta rap
A gritty blend of streetwise narratives and introspective storytelling wrapped in lush, soulful production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hustle In My Blood — This track sets the tone for the album with its raw energy and vivid depiction of survival in a challenging environment, encapsulating AZ's relentless drive.
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What It Sounds Like — Offering a catchy hook and sharp verses, this song showcases AZ’s ability to blend commercial appeal with authentic street narratives.
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Run From Me — With its haunting production and reflective lyrics, this track delves into themes of regret and the consequences of choices made in the past.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
AZ's lyrical narratives and soulful production create a solid return to form, though cohesion dips in places.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks with a consistent mid-tempo beat, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective pieces.
- AZ employs a narrative style in his lyrics, often switching perspectives between verses to create a dialogue within songs.
- Several tracks incorporate lush, soulful samples that contrast with the gritty themes of the lyrics, enhancing the storytelling.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty streetwise narratives
- introspective storytelling moments
- soulful production warmth
- short tracks for quick engagement
- late-night reflective listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking extended immersive experiences
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When G.O.D. was released in 2009, AZ was re-establishing his presence in the hip-hop scene after a five-year hiatus since his previous album, Aziatic (2002). This album came as a follow-up to his earlier works and marked his return to thematic explorations of ambition and street life, showcasing his lyrical dexterity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hustle In My Blood 4:03
- 2 What It Sounds Like 2:55
- 3 Game Aint Changed 3:04
- 4 Run From Me 3:26
- 5 Live Your Life 3:25
- 6 Get Low 4:07
- 7 Bonafied 2:55
- 8 The Reverand 3:57
- 9 AZ's Behind This 3:39
- 10 Havin My Baby 3:41
- 11 Do Me This Way 2:47
- 12 Outro 1:28
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