AZ Chike's got ambitions written all over this one, and fair play to him for swinging for the fences with a full album project. The tension between wanting to make something with weight and substance versus getting the hits that actually move the needle in hip-hop is real, and it sounds like he's caught right in that crossfire. For Cledvibes Radio listeners who care about artists taking risks and pushing themselves, this is exactly the kind of album that rewards close listening, though whether it lands as a genuine classic or just a very good record will probably depend on how well he balances those competing instincts.