Ramz – Don’t You Play With Me

Ramz has released his Blockbuster EP and new single, ‘Don’t You Play With me’ ft. LD via Polydor Records.

Blockbuster EP marks the first release of a body of work from the record-breaking British artist, Ramz. It sees him collaborate with a variety of producers ranging from Banx and Ranx (Sean Paul, Lady Leshurr, Dua Lipa) to Raogart (B Young) and Crumz, and features guest artist, LD. Highlights on the EP include the Certified Platinum ‘Barking’, the Certified Silver ‘Family Tree’ and the recently released ‘Hold You Down’, alongside brand new single ‘Don’t You Play With Me’.

Drawing on a broad spectrum of musical influences and featuring a variety of carefully selected guest artists, the Blockbuster EP documents Ramz’s journey to date, while showcasing his versatility as an artist. “The word ‘Block’ refers to where I’ve come from, while ‘Buster’ is a nod to the fact I’ve done so many things I thought I’d only dream of doing.” Says Ramz. “My life felt like a movie in 2018… I couldn’t even begin to put it all into words, until now. I’m from Mitcham, a little talked about South London suburb, and I know I wasn’t doing this just for myself, but also for people like me, from my hometown.”

A little over a year ago Ramone Rochester (aka Ramz) was studying Sports Development at university and working at Sainsbury’s. Then he dropped his debut single, ‘Barking’ and it all changed…

Having amassed 2.2 million+ record sales, 370 million+ streams and 86 million+ YouTube views across three single releases, Brits 2019 nominated Ramz has achieved a number of ‘Firsts’ over the past 18 months: he is the first ever act to achieve a #1 on Spotify with their debut single, has notched up the most viewed video of all time on GRM Daily and, with ‘Barking’, scored the most streamed UK Urban track of 2018and a #2 on the UK Official Singles chart (crowning him as the highest charting British urban artist since 2015).

Ramz’s new single ‘Don’t You Play With me’ features masked rapper, LD (who made his name as part of Brixton Collective 67) and is produced by Crumz.

Earmarked by The Fader as an artist who “deserves to blow up in 2018” and described by Pigeons & Planesas “poised to make a real impact in 2018”, Ramz has delivered on the hype, cementing his reputation as the upcoming British artist to watch. With an unprecedented rise to glory that is testament to an ever-evolving and expanding UK music scene, Ramz’s lyrics provide a time capsule snapshot of the corners of the capital and are as relatable as his success-story is aspirational. While he may be a newcomer to the game, Ramz is holding all the Aces and his ambitions are sky high.