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History:

OTL [J. Pruitt (PlaBoi aka Billy D) and R. Craig (John T. Notti)] formed in Birmingham, Alabama in the early 90s. The duo established SmokeHouze Records in 1999 as an independent imprint to support recording, production, and distribution of their music. [1]

In 2001, the group released the underground mixtape Poppa X, which contributed to their regional presence in the Southeastern United States. Through ongoing performances, independent releases, and radio appearances, OTL built a following across Alabama and neighboring states. [2]

Regional activity [2001–2006]:

Throughout the early to mid-2000s, OTL performed locally and regionally while circulating independent releases. Their music received rotation on various radio stations across the Southeast, and the group appeared on several DJ mixtapes and radio-drop compilations. 2003, OTL released the single “Stick Em’”, featuring Pastor Troy, on SmokeHouze Records. [3]

Musical style:

OTL’s sound reflects Southern hip hop influences, drawing inspiration from acts such as Run DMC, UGK, Eightball & MJG, Outkast, and South Circle. Their production style incorporates elements commonly associated with T-Mixx, Pimp C, Organized Noize, Eightball & MJG, KLC, DJ Paul & Juicy J, Jazze Pha, Scarface, Slice T, N.O. Joe, and DJ Toomp.

Archived and unreleased material:

Through SmokeHouze Records/SmokeHouze Music Group, OTL maintains archived material, including the unreleased double-disc project Kountry Pimpin’ [Disc 1] and Presidential [Disc 2].

Legacy:

OTL remains active as an independent act and label entity, contributing to the region's underground hip hop landscape through recordings, performances, and small-label operations.

  1. ↑ Moore, Brian "BMoe" (May 2001). "Our Trill Life". LoMo Magazine. Vol. 5. Birmingham, Alabama.
  2. ↑ Moore, Brian "BMoe" (July 2002). "King of the Block/King of the Ave". LoMo Magazine. Birmingham, Alabama.
  3. ↑ Love, Honey (March 2004). "OTL". The New Power Magazine. Vol. 2, no. 3. Jackson, Mississippi.