Rip Slyme (often stylized as
RIP SLYME) is a
Japanese hip hop group. It is composed of four
MCs; Ryo-Z, Ilmari, Pes & Su, and a
DJ, Fumiya. Their sound derives its influences from
old school hip hop and other
hip hop such as
The Pharcyde,
De La Soul,
Public Enemy,
Jurassic 5, the
Beastie Boys,
DJ Premier,
Leaders of the New School.