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. The Format also features the bonus track "Royal Salute", 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."

Sample credits
I Am The Truth Sit 'Em Back Slow Make Me Games Rise and Fall Animal
 * "I'm Talking 'Bout Freedom" by Syl Johnson
 * "Mary Jane" by Rick James
 * "Professional Style" by Alchemist Feat. AZ
 * "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison
 * "Love's Society" by The Natural Four
 * "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 This Is What I Do The Format Game Of Life Royal Salute
 * "Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)" by Jimmy Spicer
 * "Hi Hater" by Maino
 * "Love's Calling" by Zingara
 * "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
 * "I Ain't Got To Love Nobody Else" by Carolyn Franklin (Prod. by Jimmy Radcliffe)
 * "The Ruler's Back" by Slick Rick
 * "The Ruler's Back" by Jay-Z