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 expertise 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 Virtually Over & Pink Summer time have been all hit and miss for me till O.T. lastly signed to Black Soprano Household Data & enlisted araabMUZIK for Zombie to crucial acclaim. Put together for Warfare & Pale Horse have been okay, following up Shifting Base O.T.’s eponymous debut confirmed enchancment as did the Nickel Plated produced Value of Dwelling & The Satan You Know. That mentioned, 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 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 increase 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 Unhealthy main into “For the Face” speaking about associates turning into foes & grams turning into ounces.

Amir Ali joins O.T. for a shimmery “Philly Particular” advising to make cash as a result of cash gained’t make you whereas “Individuals” talks about the potential for his enemies winding up lifeless 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 baggage an excessive amount of whereas the cinematically dirty “Jon Jek” talks about lasting longer than the meat you bought in case you thoughts your small business. The jazzy “Streets Alone” speaks on placing household over all the pieces & “Doin’ Unhealthy” finishes the LP with 1 extra increase bap joint addressing his previous beefs.

Granted I did get pleasure from O.T. the Actual’s final couple initiatives with Nickel Plated, the singles we received out of the Possession with Intent rollout had me feeling like it might turn out to be one other one in all his most important LPs. Lo & behold: Essentially the most I’ve loved an O.T. solo undertaking since Zombie. A great 75% of the visitors 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