Ramriddlz

Ramriddlz
Birth name Ramy Abdel-Rahman
Born Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Labels Sweetersound
Associated acts
Website ramriddlz.com

Ramy Abdel-Rahman, better known by his stage name Ramriddlz, is an Egyptian-Canadian rapper from the Toronto suburb of Mississauga, Ontario.[1] He rose to popularity when fellow Toronto rapper Drake remixed his song "Sweeterman" and aired it on OVO Sound radio.[2]

He sells brand merchandise known as "Sweetergear" through his official website.

Biography

Ramy was enrolled as a student at Ryerson University, studying Graphic Communications Management while working on music recreationally. He created his own video for the song "Sweeterman" and posted in on the internet, when it was discovered by Drake's team, who later reached out to him to create a remix.[3]

He released his first EP P2P, which stands for "Pussy too pink", in the summer of 2015.[3][4] His second EP, Venis, was released in 2016. Several songs on his first two EPs were produced by his friend and Canadian music producer Jaegen.[5]

Discography

Extended plays

References

  1. ↑ Kameir, Rawiya. "Ramriddlz Is Not A Joke". The Fader. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Frydenlund, Zach. "The Story Behind Ramriddlz's "Sweeterman" and the Eventual Drake Co-Sign". Complex. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. 1 2 Weekes, Jabbari. "Ramriddlz, Whose Song Was Covered by Drake, Gives Us His First Interview". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Frydenlund, Zach. "Premiere: Stream Ramriddlz's Debut Project 'P2P EP' Including His Track, "Sweeterman"". Complex. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  5. ↑ Douze, Khalila. "20 Musicians You Need To Know About In 2016". The Fader. Retrieved 27 January 2016.

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