Doe or Die II

The album's first single, "Different", was released on December 9, 2020.[1] The album's second single, "The Wheel", was released on September 19, 2021. The song features guest vocals from American recording artist Jaheim and is produced by KayGee.[2] On September 19, 2021, the music video was released for "The Wheel".[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
HipHopDX
MicCheque	7/10
Pitchfork	7.3/10
RapReviews	7.5/10
SoulinStereo

Doe or Die II received generally positive reviews from music critics. Grant Jones of RapReviews said, "Doe or Die II is a solid if unspectacular AZ album that has a bit of everything from his arsenal. A couple of tracks retain the Doe or Die style, a few have that smoother Aziatic feel and some songs capture that later ultra-slick aesthetic. Instead of being a literal sequel, it feels like a refresher course."[4] Riley Wallace of HipHopDX said, "AZ's latest is what growing gracefully in Hip Hop looks and sounds like, sticking to his strengths without sounding out of touch, a lesson many other Golden Age rappers could take to heart.[5] Pete Tosiello of Pitchfork stated, "Doe or Die II is a better record for it. The best sequels offer fresh lenses through which to consider their predecessors, and AZ's discography has a rare narrative trajectory. Where Doe or Die's narrator did the dirty work of pushing hostages' heads through plane propellers, its follow-ups find an older man idly enjoying the spoils of wealth, plotting political maneuvers, and reminiscing over the bad old days.[6]

Notes

• "Check Me Out" features additional vocals from Pete Rock.
• "Never Enough" features additional vocals from Mara Kaye.