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With No Rest For The Wicked, AZ Chike Wants A Classic Album. Does He Get It?

For as long as it's existed, prestige rap has been the most deceptive trapdoor in hip-hop. Rappers old enough to remember "Slow Jamz" and "Jesus Walks" decide they need a party anthem and a conscious rap song.

With No Rest For The Wicked, AZ Chike Wants A Classic Album. Does He Get It?

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