Oman Freestyle

Oman Freestyle came together in Richmond, California in the early 2000s, with Rahsaan Patterson (8-Ball) and Demond Tatum (Mac-10) as the vocalists. They put out their debut album in 2002, which took its title from the track "Fuck That Shit Bitch." That song, along with others like "All about me" and "Bomb first," gave their music a direct, confrontational edge.

Their lyrics often dealt with street life and personal struggles, which drew both fans and criticism. The group released three more albums after their debut, including 2003's "I Am Who I Am" and 2005's "The Reality," before wrapping up with 2007's "Gotta Get It." Production work came from Chris Smith (Cyco) and Michael Johnson (Mike-E).

While they weren't active for a long stretch, those four records captured a particular West Coast sound from that era, less polished than some mainstream rap, more focused on raw delivery and local realities. Songs like "Don't Say Anything" and "For Me" kept that tone consistent across their catalog.