Philadelphia, Pennsylvania emcee O.T. the Actual making his TCF Music Group debut together with his ninth studio LP. Getting his begin within the underground again in 2016 after coming dwelling from jail & dropping his debut single “Papercuts”, his profile started to develop from there after showcasing his abilities on radio stations in addition to dropping 7 albums in addition to a mixtape & his final 7 EPs. My favorites being the Heatmakerz-produced third EP The Irishman & the DJ Inexperienced Lantern-produced third album Damaged Glass that dropped on my twenty fifth birthday & the Statik Selektah produced Maxed Out. No Matter What, Desperation of December, It’s Nearly Over & Purple Summer time had been all hit and miss for me till O.T. lastly signed to Black Soprano Household Data & enlisted araabMUZIK for Zombie to vital acclaim. Put together for Battle & Pale Horse had been okay, following up Transferring Base O.T.’s eponymous debut confirmed enchancment as did the Nickel Plated produced Price of Dwelling & The Satan You Know. That stated, 38 Spesh totally producing Possession with Intent had me really feel like this may very well be a particular entry in O.T.’s catalog & the singles hinting in the direction of it.
“18 Ballgames” opens with some jazzy horns splitting a rat’s shit in half & dipped earlier than the cops got here whereas “By no means Noticed Me” hops over a growth bap instrumental with some pianos to speak about having individuals who rely on him. “Massive Fish” that includes Grafh brings the brass instrumentation again in impact referencing my favourite present of all-time Breaking Dangerous main into “For the Face” speaking about pals changing into foes & grams turning into ounces.
Amir Ali joins O.T. for a shimmery “Philly Particular” advising to earn money as a result of cash received’t make you whereas “People” talks about the potential for his enemies winding up useless or behind bars serving life. “Grease” that includes Dave East chops up a soul pattern so the pair can discuss in regards to the work their plugs gave them simply earlier than “Warlock” takes it again to the basement instrumentally pleading to not blame him since he doesn’t mess with fentanyl
“Richer” that includes Flee Lord will get the ball rollin’ on the ultimate leg of Possession with Intent responding to criticisms of being of their luggage an excessive amount of whereas the cinematically dirty “Jon Jek” talks about lasting longer than the meat you bought in the event you thoughts your corporation. The jazzy “Streets Alone” speaks on placing household over all the pieces & “Doin’ Dangerous” finishes the LP with 1 extra growth bap joint addressing his previous beefs.
Granted I did get pleasure from O.T. the Actual’s final couple tasks with Nickel Plated, the singles we acquired out of the Possession with Intent rollout had me feeling like it will change into one other certainly one of his most important LPs. Lo & behold: Essentially the most I’ve loved an O.T. solo mission since Zombie. A great 75% of the company stick the touchdown by way of their performances, however he & 38 Spesh each make for a fairly rattling good MC/producer pairing.
Rating: 9/10
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