A deft weaver of darkly lush hooks, rapper Jalil earnestly juggles his roles as hip-hop storyteller and sought-after collaborator. Solo LPs like 2015’s Das Leben hat kein Air System led to joint releases like 2017 chart-topper Epic with fellow Berlin rapper Fler—the latter infusing battle rap with seductive gangsta grooves. Other pairings with Deutschrap mavens such as Summer Cem and Samra find Jalil swapping candid rhymes for melodic offerings. Throughout, his rags-to-riches back story provides a springboard for intoxicating moments of triumph.