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3:18
The transition to signing with a major label
5:50
The transition to meeting Nas and the initial studio experience
8:25
The Pressure of Following Up with Illmatic and the Firm
10:55
Meeting Fox and the Firm
13:30
Realizing the Business Side of Music
16:08
Learning the Business Side of Music
18:38
Touring with Nas and Receiving a Check from EMI
21:22
The Firm's Formation and Dynamics
24:01
Dr. Dre's Involvement and The Firm's Dynamics
26:36
Foxy Brown and Personal Relationships
29:09
Collaboration with Producers and Album Creation
31:42
Producer Collaborations and Album Creation
34:27
Recalling the Dead Presidents Video and Early Hip-Hop Dynamics
37:07
Reflections on the Dead Presidents Video and Early Hip-Hop Dynamics
39:54
Hip-Hop Culture and Drinking Games
42:34
Choosing Between Two Artists or Concepts in Hip-Hop Culture
45:15
Choosing Between Two Artists or Concepts in Hip-Hop Culture: NWA vs. Wu-Tang Clan
47:54
Personal Connections to Hip-Hop Artists and Concepts
50:40
Early Experiences with Hip-Hop Culture
53:20
Growing Up in New York City and Early Exposure to Hip-Hop Culture
56:00
Early Exposure to Hip-Hop Culture in New York City
1:01:27
AZ's Experiences with Other Rappers and Mixtape Culture
1:04:09
AZ's Experiences with Overseas Performances and Hotel Accommodations
1:09:36
New Album and Collaborations
1:12:20
Paying Tribute to Nas and Illmatic
1:15:24
AZ's Influence and Inspiration
1:18:03
The Influence of Nas and 'Give Me Yours' on Music
1:20:49
Label Experiences and Career Challenges
1:23:26
Navigating the Music Industry and Label Challenges
1:26:00
New Album and Song Inspiration
1:28:38
The Evolution of Hip-Hop and Influences
1:31:14
Personal Life and Heritage
1:34:01
AZ's Name Origin and Street Cred
1:36:43
Drink Champs and AZ's Perception of Fame
1:39:23
AZ's Perception of Fame and Authenticity in the Music Industry
1:44:34
Mixtape Culture and Receptivity to Music
1:47:05
The Era of Mixtape DJs and Their Influence on the Music Industry
1:50:00
The Mainstream Industry's Perception of Mixtape DJs and Bootlegging
1:52:34
Discussing Upcoming Album and Future Plans
1:55:16
Taking a Shot and Saluting Hip Hop
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