Cormega ft. AZ and Nature - "VI (Professional Style)"

With his Raw Forever album around the corner, Cormega is leaking more tracks off the album. His latest drop features AZ and Nature. The song is called "VI (Professional Style)."

Listen to "VI (Professional Style)" by Cormega ft. AZ and Nature below:

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Fabolous gives props to AZ, saying he is among Hip Hop's most Underrated

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Fabolous is back in the news, as he prepares the release of his sixth studio album, Loso's Way 2. Now a ten year veteran in the game, Fab reflects on the simpler times in his life. Before he made it big in the rap game, Fabolous was a fan.

Growing up listening to Nas and AZ, among others, Fabolous is still amazed when he thinks of how he knows them personally. Fabolous has yet to collaborate with AZ, but he is still a major fan. Recently, Fab discussed AZ, saying he deserves more recognition.

Despite being considered one of the best lyricists in the game and one of the original members of The Firm, AZ does not receive the credit of other rappers. Recently, Hip Hop Wired even named him on their list of the biggest busts in hip hop. While AZ's commercial appeal never matched the critical reception, he has a strong cult following.

Speaking on AZ, Fabolous admitted he modeled his wordplay after his. While they do not have a close personal relationship, Fabolous said he does live in the same neighborhood as AZ. The two have not had any meetings, but Fabolous said they have been at the grocery store at the same time before. Admitting he really did not know where AZ lives, Fabolous said he knows they are in the same neighborhood.

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Royce Da 5'9 and Joell Ortiz discuss Slaughterhouse

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

With Slaughterhouse finally being signed to a record deal, fans are excited. Despite the super-team finally being created, some people fear of them coming out too soft. Many times, super-pairings, do not turn out as expected.

Slaughterhouse is only the latest in attempts of many rappers to come together. In 1997, The Firm, which consisted of Nas, AZ, Foxy Brown, and Cormega, released their debut album. As if the teaming was not major enough, The Firm's album was produced by Dr. Dre and released through Aftermath Entertainment.

The Firm's album flopped, only going platinum, when some expected the record to outsell Thriller. But, with the new Slaughterhouse group, no one is expecting major record sales. Instead, fans are expecting a lyrical warpath with Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9, Joe Budden, and Crooked I. For all of those beginning to have doubts, Royce Da 5'9 and Joell Ortiz recently discussed the group's next release. The two said their music will bring about the return of lyricism to hip hop and will help cement Shady Records as a true hip hop label.

Shady Records has been struggling outside of Eminem for the past few years, but Slaughterhouse promises to provide more hits for the label.

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