Trippie Redd keeps his emotions close to the surface in his music, and his new track “Oomp’s Revenge” is an ode to his brother who died in a car accident in 2014.
On the track, which is featured on his debut album Life’s a Trip, Redd opens up about the alienation he feels and the lingering presence of his sibling:
Build a legacy and hope my niggas be up with meIf not then you is against meLeave your body souless, emptyUsed to feel so emptyNow the chips is stacking up, I need like every fucking pennyAnd everyone that’s with meI used to feel alone, but I know my brother’s soul is with meI know Oompa’s soul is with me
The song is certainly a stylistic pivot for Redd, who opts for a restrained flow in place of his usual melodic delivery atop a soulful instrumental from little-known producer BeatPusher. Redd, who is known in part for his striking appearance, has the song’s title tattooed on his face, which he explained on Instagram Live:
“He’s the whole reason why I make music,” Redd said.
The large scar tattoo Redd has over his right eye was also inspired by Oomp’s death. In another video, the rapper revealed that the tattoo is meant to resemble the injury Oomp suffered during his fatal crash. He also said it inspired him to get the phrase “Love Scars” inked on his face, which became the title of one of his breakout hits.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Redd talked about the period following Oomp’s passing. Oomp was also a rapper who performed as Dirty Redd, which is the title of a Trippie track from 2015.
“I was depressed. I didn’t have nobody,” he said. “I was on my own type shit. Music took me from a real dark place to a real bright one.”
Redd broke down the meaning behind his song “Love Scars” on Genius' Verified series.
Read all the lyrics to “Oomp’s Revenge” and check out the rest of Trippie Redd’s Life’s a Trip on Genius now.
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