Seven years can change a lot. For Omari Alltimer, the time he spent in Los Angeles changed more than his surroundings—it gave him the distance to reconsider who he was, where he was going, and the name he wanted to carry with him. That period now comes together on Screwdriver Sunset, a five-track EP produced by Professor Payne.
Alltimer arrived in Los Angeles in October 2019 with a different version of himself in mind. At the time, he wanted to be known as Ois4 Omari. But as the years passed, the experiences that came with living in California gradually brought him back toward something more personal.
“I wanted the world to know me as Ois4 Omari,” Alltimer says. “Living in LA these last 7 years allowed me to remember who I really am, Omari AllTimer.”
That idea sits at the heart of Screwdriver Sunset. The EP looks back on his time in California without trying to separate the good from the bad. The memories, the setbacks, the disappointments, and the lessons all belong to the same chapter. Rather than presenting the experience as a simple success story, Alltimer lets the project exist in that space between gratitude and reflection.
Professor Payne’s production gives the EP a natural setting for that kind of introspection. The music is warm and spacious, with soulful instrumentation and an unhurried quality that allows Alltimer’s voice and writing to remain the focus. Each track has its own character, but the project never feels fragmented.
The title track, “screwdriver sunsets,” immediately establishes that atmosphere. There is a sense of calm in the production, matched by Alltimer’s measured delivery and reflective writing. It feels less concerned with making a grand statement than with sitting with a particular moment and letting it unfold.
“porcupine” takes things somewhere hazier. Its softer, more atmospheric production slows the pace and gives the project another texture without disrupting its overall mood. The track feels spacious, leaving plenty of room for Alltimer to move through his thoughts.
On “solidation,” the instrumentation becomes particularly rich, built around contemplative keyboards, full bass, and organic percussion. Alltimer’s delivery remains relaxed, but the writing carries more weight, giving the song a wistful quality that fits naturally within the EP’s larger themes.
“greenleaf” provides a brighter turn. Shimmering production and an easygoing rhythm bring more movement into the project, while Alltimer’s flows remain effortless and inviting. It is one of those moments where the EP’s laid-back nature becomes especially apparent.
The closing track, “pins & needles,” brings everything back toward a more nostalgic place. Soulful instrumentation and reflective writing make for a fitting ending, leaving the listener with the sense that Alltimer is not necessarily trying to recreate the past, but understand it from where he stands now.
That perspective is what gives Screwdriver Sunset its identity. The EP isn’t simply about Los Angeles, nor is it a straightforward look back at seven years of someone’s life. It is about what happens when enough time passes for experiences to take on a different meaning. Things that once felt difficult can become lessons, while the moments worth holding onto become clearer.
There is no sense of Alltimer trying to force a conclusion, either. The project feels comfortable leaving some things unresolved. Its warmth comes from having lived through the experiences rather than from pretending everything worked out perfectly.
Alltimer describes the EP as “the audible experience of a nice strong strong after long and hard day,” and the description fits. Screwdriver Sunset feels like the point at which the day finally starts to wind down—the work is behind you, the noise gets quieter, and you have enough space to think about everything that brought you there.
For Omari Alltimer, that reflection has led him back to himself. Screwdriver Sunset is a record about California, but more importantly, it is a record about what seven years away can teach you about home, identity, and the person you were becoming all along.
Listen to Screwdriver Sunset here now.
