Speaking of the Pimp, Bun’s old partner still haunts the man and gets much love on the opening and closing cuts here, but there’s a new union struck with rapper Drake as the Drizzy one gets two guest shots and a shout-out from J. As far as surprises, there are few, but DJ Premier’s scratching and production on “Let ‘Em Know” gives Bun a new, funky flavor to bounce off and when “Right Now” utilizes a verse each from the late Pimp C and 2Pac, the results aren’t tacky, but are instead shockingly good. Anyone familiar with his first two efforts will find the same mix of radio-friendly singles (check the radiant T-Pain feature “Trillionaire” or the ultra-smooth Drake team-up “Put It Down”), and the kind of Houston-styled street music made popular by the rapper’s original crew, UGK (check the opening “Chuuch!” for that classic church organ swang). Back with the 808 boom, the stone-cold rhymes, and that sturdy, warrior soul, Bun B is officially crowned consistent with his third solo effort, the satisfying Trill O.G.
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