Ib-Gotti‘s new album, Therapeutic Music, takes listeners into a raw and soul-stirring session with his therapist as he touches on his passion for making music, growth, and rising above hardship. Completed in just about a week (with a few older songs added), the nine-track project lives up to its title. Through calm boom-bap/jazz beats and emotional transparency, Ib invites listeners into his world. He blends hip-hop with elements from Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, jazz, and soul, but he molds it into his own style.
The album opens like an actual therapy appointment in “Session #1.” Ib’s calm, almost laid-back delivery immediately sets a reflective tone. The boom-bap jazz-inspired beat gives the track a meditative vibe, and as the piano loop kicks in, his message deepens. He speaks candidly about past losses, women who’ve toyed with his heart, and staying resilient through pain. All in all, Ib shows listeners that he’s been through it, but he’s not backing down.
Short, funky, and filled with energy, “Still Movin” is all about momentum. The old-school funk-inspired beat is infectious, but it’s the bars that keep you locked in. He talks about going through the motions and brushing off doubters with confidence. The song shows others that he’s not slowing down anytime soon.
One of the album’s lead singles, “Right On Time,” blends R&B melodies with hip-hop grit. Continuing the therapy session concept, a voice commends Ib for opening up, and he runs with it. He battles inner demons, talks about lost friends, and even confesses that if rap doesn’t work, he might lose his mind. The song just shows listeners that he’s relentless when it comes to chasing his dreams.
Originally written as a poem, “My Mind Different” is Ib at his most vulnerable. With an R&B-inspired beat and distorted vocals at the top, he opens up about childhood struggles, mental health, and growth. He honors his hardworking mother, reflects on past relationships, and acknowledges that expressing these thoughts isn’t easy.
Another short but impactful moment lies in “I’m Here.” After the therapist applauds him for battling his topics head-on, Ib speaks about feeling blessed over the jazzy, boom bap beat, lightly touching on surviving a car crash, and he expresses hope that he hasn’t lost himself in the process. He also raps about a strong desire to top the charts.
With a base-heavy beat and even violins woven in, “MF GIANT” is Ib flexing his inner power. It’s loud, confident, and fully charged with passion. Whether on stage or in the studio, this is Ib reminding you that he’s not here to play. It’s his favorite performance song for a reason; the crowd becomes part of his therapy when they scream the hook back at him.
“Juan 2 3” dives deep into his roots as a rapper. Ib recalls falling in love with hip-hop in 9th grade and taking every opportunity since to hone his craft. The jazzy boom-bap beat matches his nostalgic tone perfectly.
The only date-titled song on the album, “May 26th” feels like a timestamp of transformation. It starts off confident as he rhymes about double-parking his Camry and chasing wealth. But about a minute in, the beat shifts to something more soulful. Even with success, Ib acknowledges that internal struggles linger. He’s giving hip-hop music his all.
Though it’s more of a spoken-word interlude, “Smoke Session” brings the album full circle. It sounds like a real conversation, possibly between Ib and his therapist, where he reflects on how eye-opening this whole “session” has been while blowing it down.
Therapeutic Music is Ib-Gotti’s way of unpacking trauma, celebrating growth, and showing love to the craft that’s saved him again and again. From jazz-infused boom-bap to melodic hip-hop, the sound is cohesive, intimate, and entirely his own. In his own words, this album is about making you “feel everything [he] felt putting each piece together.” And he delivers. Whether you’re a fan of storytelling, raw emotion, or just solid bars, Therapeutic Music is worth every second.
Ib says he’s got more projects in the vault, and if Therapeutic Music is any sign of what’s coming, he’s not just taking up space. He’s carving out a legacy.