: Known for his eccentric, meme-heavy branding, Tree leaned into the chaotic energy of the track, making it a staple of his live sets.
As Southstar’s version gained momentum, things took a "twisted" turn. , a global heavyweight in electronic music, released his own version of "Miss You" featuring Oliver Tree .
: Schulz’s version mirrored the specific speed, pitch, and "twisted phonk" aesthetic Southstar had popularized.
: The high-pitched vocals and aggressive bassline are tailor-made for short-form video content.
: Fans and the indie community immediately accused Schulz and Tree’s team of "sampling the sampler"—essentially taking Southstar’s creative direction and using the major label machine to overshadow him. Why It Worked (and Why It’s Controversial)