“OXYY” didn’t begin as a traditional song idea — it started as a sample flip. For LOCALHEN, the foundation came from reworking “Don’t Be So Nice” into an early demo titled FOREVER. What initially pulled him in were the dark synth textures and the raw sampling approach. That experimental spark eventually evolved into something deeper: a fully realized collaboration with MattOx that blends psychedelic trap, eerie piano layers, and a sense of emotional nostalgia rooted in SoundCloud’s golden era. The title itself, “OXYY,” is a direct nod to MattOx’s presence on the record. From the moment LOCALHEN heard the demo taking shape, he knew MattOx would be the perfect addition — not just stylistically, but creatively. The track feels like a meeting point between two young artists navigating ambition, identity,