Critical Praise:
“There’s something to be said about Detroit rap right now, and Allstar JR is proving to be a mainstay.” – Billboard
“…he’ll leave you making a stank face.” – The FADER
“Allstar JR continues to peel back layers and provide good music along the way, further showing Detroit is a hotbed for talent and he is a name you cannot leave out of the discussion.” – VIBE
The Video:
A staple of the Detroit scene, Allstar JR is ready to prove that he deserves to be mentioned among the city’s greats. Today, the Eastside native reveals the cover art and announces the tracklist for Ball Up Top, his next album. JR prepared fans for the album’s theme and direction last week with the music video “Ball.” JR revealed the features and producers for the album in a clever trailer, in which he took questions at a press conference like an athlete celebrating a big win. Among the guests revealed during the press conference were Babyface Ray, BabyTron, Peezy, Icewear Vezzo, Rexx Life Raj, and GT.
Crafted with the assistance of producers like Trauma Tone, Ronnie Luciano, 4ThousandWatts, and ReeceBeats, the album reverberates with rubbery 808s and glistening electric keys, providing a luxurious bed for the Get A Bag Records CEO to smoothly stack his flexes and preach his hustler mentality. Ball Up Top is home to recent singles “I Ain’t Made It Yet” ft. Peezy, “Baby Momma Vision Board” ft. BabyTron and “I’m The Guy.” Featuring additional guest spots from King Hendrick$, WB Nutty, and more, Ball Up Top arrives on June 27th via Get A Bag Records / EMPIRE.
JR is primed for a level-up in 2025, as he prepares to release his most accomplished music to date. Stay tuned for Ball Up Top, coming very soon.
Watch the Ball Up Top announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/1KcycO4m9fM
Pre-save Ball Up Top: https://music.empi.re/balluptop
Watch “Ball”: https://youtu.be/2o5z4p6ZldE
Watch “I Ain’t Made It Yet” ft. Peezy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8IbWPRRh5M
Watch “Baby Momma Vision Board”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6HJALmG1M
Ball Up Top tracklist:
The Background:
Allstar JR has been rapping since his middle school years, when he and Tee Grizzley founded the rap group All Stars Ball Hard, building a cult following around the city for their hustle-hard anthems. In 2016, after run-ins with the law derailed his hoop dreams, JR released his first mixtape, Get A Bag Or Go Home, emphasizing his unparalleled work ethic and determination to achieve independent success. Get A Bag Or Go Home became JR’s signature mixtape series, inspiring the name of his record label, Get A Bag Records. The artist and CEO scored several street hits over the ensuing decade, notably the 2017 single “Cases Pending,” which has millions of streams across platforms. In 2018, as the city of Detroit started to get national notice for its busy rap scene, JR started his second signature mixtape series, Organized Crime, home to his local hit “Million Dollar Thoughts.”
Recently, JR has become one of his city’s dot connectors, fluidly moving between the sounds and scenes that populate the 313. He has collaborated with everyone in the city–he’s equally comfortable talking shop with Icewear Vezzo on “Ice Bag,” engaging in stick talk with Babyface Ray on “3 Macs,” and swapping punchlines with BabyTron on “MMA.” “MMA” appeared on his 2023 album Organized Crime 2, JR’s first release in his partnership with EMPIRE. Last year, JR remained prolific, releasing 4 albums including his solo album Parked At The Bank, featuring appearances from CEO Trayle, Babyfxce E, and Baby Money, Casino Bag 2 with LOM Rudy, and Overlordz Get A Bag with Overlord Scooch.
Stay tuned for Ball Up Top, coming via Get A Bag Records / EMPIRE on June 27th
Photo credit: Top Line Filmz
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Pre-save Ball Up Top: https://music.empi.re/balluptop
“I Ain’t Made It Yet” ft. Peezy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8IbWPRRh5M
“Baby Momma Vision Board” ft. BabyTron: https://music.empi.re/babymommavisionboard / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o6HJALmG1M
“I’m The Guy”: https://youtu.be/sR-gbY3pylI / https://music.empi.re/imtheguy