Philadelphia, Pennsylvania emcee O.T. the Real making his TCF Music Group debut along with his ninth studio LP. Getting his begin within the underground again in 2016 after coming residence 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 Green Lantern-produced third album Broken Glass that dropped on my twenty fifth birthday & the Statik Selektah produced Maxed Out. No Matter What, Desperation of December, It’s Almost Over & Red Summer had been all hit and miss for me till O.T. lastly signed to Black Soprano Family Records & enlisted araabMUZIK for Zombie to important acclaim. Prepare for War & Pale Horse had been okay, following up Moving Base O.T.’s eponymous debut confirmed enchancment as did the Nickel Plated produced Cost of Living & The Devil You Know. That mentioned, 38 Spesh totally producing Possession with Intent had me really feel like this might 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 “Never Saw Me” hops over a increase bap instrumental with some pianos to speak about having individuals who depend upon him. “Big Fish” that includes Grafh brings the brass instrumentation again in impact referencing my favourite present of all-time Breaking Bad main into “For the Face” speaking about pals changing into foes & grams turning into ounces.
Amir Ali joins O.T. for a shimmery “Philly Special” advising to generate income as a result of cash received’t make you whereas “Americans” 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 baggage 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 every thing & “Doin’ Bad” finishes the LP with 1 extra increase bap joint addressing his previous beefs.
Granted I did take pleasure in O.T. the Real’s final couple initiatives with Nickel Plated, the singles we obtained out of the Possession with Intent rollout had me feeling like it could turn out to be one other certainly one of his most important LPs. Lo & behold: The most I’ve loved an O.T. solo challenge since Zombie. A very good 75% of the friends stick the touchdown when it comes to their performances, however he & 38 Spesh each make for a reasonably rattling good MC/producer pairing.
Score: 9/10