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The Format Lyrics by AZ

L.O.D.B (Last Of A Dying Breed)

2006

[Produced by DJ Premier]

[Intro]
AZ
I'm ready...

[Verse 1]
You know the chronicles, the shit that if mama knew
The stress the drama do, the TEC's phenomenal
Rapid fire, it pecks through the abdominal
You bastard liars, it's me who's the honorable
Bathed and clothed up, shaved and close-cut
Restraint from temptation was drained from both nuts
Heh, now in the physical form
Verbalize through the scriptures, I was Biblically born
It's I'ah, Jeremiah, conceived through the blunt fire
On Kawasaki's, can wheelie up on one tire
Well respected, jail connected
Got the method for them pretty females perfected
For sure, very few flaws, heavy Chevy two-doors
Candy paint, it'll give a nigga the blue balls
Pause... this the life I chose
Done did the 360, the cypher's closed
C'mon!

[Hook: Scratching by DJ Premier]
The format is real sickenin', contagious
Here I come, AZ, there you go
Still I don't have to run no game, I done those things

[Verse 2]
Young and gifted, my tongue's prolific
In the beach bungalow is how I brung in Christmas
For the streets I'ma flow from the hungriest districts
Swiss kicks, crisp when I come to them picnics
Play slow, paper chase, stack and lay low
Range Rove' tinted, all black, the same old
Psychic mind, righteous rhymes
Done turned a new leaf from my life of crime
No concerns with new beef, who's as nice as I'm?
It's confirmed, from few feet I'm still a sniper blind
Built my fame, spilt my pain
Politickin' daily, still tryin' to milk the game
It's obvious that I'm real, rap skills remain
I took some change and I'm still the same

[Hook: Scratching by DJ Premier]
The format is real sickenin', contagious
Here I come, AZ, there you go
Still I don't have to run no game, I done those things

[Verse 3]
Learnt the system, burned some izm
Jotted my jewels down like journalism
How I maneuve now, it'll merge the wisdom
A pilgrim, prophesize, puttin' words to rhythm
Relatin', I Adam Clayton it, manifestation, patient
Meditatin' with them animals waitin'
Pacin' like an inmate that sealed his fate
Let some years escape, but I'm still in shape
I'm chillin', deeply rooted, a beast with music
From Bed-Stuy to the East, I'm too at peace to lose it
But love it, I still does it, breathin' off a Trump budget
Fresh out of Bloomies with the Louis luggage

[Hook: Scratching by DJ Premier]
The format is real sickenin', contagious
Here I come, AZ
Here you go, how we get down
The format is real sickening, contagious
Here I come, AZ
Here you go, how we get down
AZ
Here I come, AZ
Here I come, AZ
Here I come, AZ
Here I come, here we go
How we get down
Here I come, here you go
Here I come, AZ
Here I come
Here I come
Credits
AZ

AZ

About “The Format” by AZ

Read the complete lyrics to "The Format" by AZ from the album "L.O.D.B (Last Of A Dying Breed)" in 2006. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under East Coast Rap, New York Rap, Hip-Hop.

"The Format" is performed by AZ. from the album "L.O.D.B (Last Of A Dying Breed)" in 2006 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Format", explore more songs by AZ using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Format" is credited to AZ. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Format" appears on "L.O.D.B (Last Of A Dying Breed)" in 2006.

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