Oyster Pep channels old-school hip-hop vibes with Back to the Kill Shit, fusing G-Funk nostalgia, sharp wordplay, and modern production. A master of imagery, he’s poised for more “gangster disco” hits.
Oyster Pep wants to give you the good time hip-hop. With influences that may range to the earliest days of the genre, he maintains a king-sized duality in his compositions. A master in imagery and word play, there is no doubt he will create something worth your while, time after time. For your perusal, this is Back To The Kill Shit.
Your hip-hop style has some old school roots. How did you think of these compositions?
Well, my first album was released in 1996. So I am just trying to bring back a feel of music that inspired me to make music. in the early 90s. My inspiration was pretty much dre, Daz, and quick. I did all my production most of my career, it’s just been recently that I started working with other producers from all over the world.
Immediately, you’re shot back to the Dr. Dre produced Snoop Dogg tracks. From the bassline to the synth punches, it is a tug back to nostalgia and real grooving. Oyster Pep brings his flow to each line, sharper and dropping bombs at the end of every verse. Sometimes you dig through the internet for some party music. Here you get that without any spillover, straight and raw. The production makes this track a devilishly fun loop to get addicted to. His wordplay might bring Shakespeare to shame, it is certainly the best style I’ve heard amongst indie artists.
Where do you think your style and approach differs the most from indie hip-hop artists that are your contemporaries?
Honestly, that’s probably somebody somewhere doing music that is similar to what I’m doing now. As far as the G Funk field, a lot of people like the slower tempos. I always like the faster tempos. I like stuff that sounded like he could be played in a space-age disco
Sending it back with style
His imagery, dapper style and delivery is what makes this song such a hit. Stickiness coated all around a song like this. As you keep listening to this song and indulge in the background, foreground and the kind of words Oyster Pep uses to keep it interesting, you’re more invested than a cosplayer at Comic Con.
In a track like Back to the Kill Shit, did you write the lyrics and then the instrumental wrapped around it?
I actually heard the beat from Greench Beats, and then it took me about three days to write it. It’s one of those things that I didn’t really know how it was going to sound hook wise, but when I laid it, I liked it. The song came together pretty easily.
What do you think is the missing link in hip-hop that makes it relatable, but is being lost now?
I really don’t know how to answer that. Music is always evolving. It’s not anything but what it is to somebody. I think artist have the ability to touch their fans and sell records or whatever the hell they want to easier now than ever before. No complaints.
What is next for Oyster Pep? What is the new album going to be like?
Probably do a couple features. I am about to go on tour this summer, so I’ll probably make it on the road in the bus. But I’m looking forward to it. More gangster disco lol.
Oyster Pep has been killing it since 200to25mg Mixtape in 2019. He followed it up with some delicious grooves and licks with his past few singles. Concrete Jungle & Ez Go are some must listens, and you’re going to remember reversing into the previous millennium. Don’t forget to follow him for more deep grooves like this:
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