Oster is an artist from Liège, Belgium — a city where rap is written at street level, far removed from clichés and postcard imagery. Last year, he presented his project “Vibe City” during a Skyrock late-night session, unveiling a track deeply rooted in tribute to his origins. Fresh, P13… Liège continues to give rise to strong, raw, unfiltered voices that embody the city’s gritty urban identity.
The rapper returns this Friday with a brand-new project. Early in his career, Oster cut his teeth as a beatmaker, developing a technical mastery that still runs through his writing today. He now delivers a fully realized, precise, and demanding body of work, supported by collaborations with DJ Skorp and Bakari. Once again, he came to showcase the project during a Skyrock night session, through a performance that was as controlled as it was striking.
The highlight of the evening arrives when the Liège-based artist launches into “Trapistan”. A bold, no-holds-barred egotrip built on unmistakably ultra-US sonics, the track sees Oster assert his flow and presence with authority. The project also includes the single “Dans la peau”, where the artist takes on an audacious reinterpretation of the iconic “Scatman”. A clear intergenerational nod, whose instantly recognizable rhythm echoes the golden era of dance floors from decades past — even for younger listeners.
With “4000 Degrés”, Oster navigates and embraces the full spectrum of hip-hop styles he holds dear. From “Ingénieur du sombre” to “Napoli”, through “Si tu pars”, each track contributes to a cohesive and contemporary vision of rap, balancing technical skill, atmosphere, and sincerity.
In the credits, Oster, aka Bolete Anibie, stands as the cornerstone of the project. Present on every track, he oversees the artistic direction with precision. While on “Vibe City” the beatmaker had deliberately stepped back to give the rapper room to breathe, “4000 Degrés” marks the complete fusion of both identities. Total control, meticulous execution — a project conceived, crafted, and mastered from start to finish.
Through “4000 Degrés”, Oster confirms the full scope of his talent, delivering a dense and ambitious project that is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.
