Allstar JR’s storytelling rolls off his tongue effortlessly and hypnotically. Over strident grooves peppered with synthed-out funk and looped piano chords, the Detroit rapper balances tales of hustling (“Cases Pending”) with insights into the hardships of growing up poor (“Make It to the First”). When the MC passes the mic—dig the free-flowing “Rockin Like Us”—he’s careful to feature rhymesayers like Shredgang Mone and Babyface Ray, who are capable of matching his intricately rhythmic flow.