Doe Ramon’s story begins on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, where culture, pressure, and creativity collide daily. Raised in a deeply religious household, his earliest relationship with music was formed inside a Spanish-speaking church, dragged there every Sunday by his Christian mother. While he didn’t always understand the words being sung, the rhythms spoke to him immediately. Beats, timing, and movement fascinated him. Without formal lessons, he taught himself how to play the drum set simply by watching and imitating. By the age of nine, Doe Ramon was already playing drums for the church choir, unknowingly laying the foundation for a lifelong connection to music.
As he grew older, curiosity led him beyond church walls and into secular music—music he could understand word for word. That shift became permanent the moment he received his first album at age ten: The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem. It wasn’t just something he listened to; it was something he lived with. He played it relentlessly, drawn to the lyricism and storytelling so vividly that every listen felt cinematic. That album didn’t just influence him—it reprogrammed how he understood rap as an art form.
Today, Doe Ramon describes his sound as gritty, confident, and rooted in knowledge. His music reflects real life, not manufactured narratives. He writes about what’s actually happening around him, believing authenticity is the only way to make music that lasts. That philosophy extends into how and where he records. Much of his creative process happens in intimate, trusted environments. One of his main recording spaces is with childhood friend and engineer Diggy Dae, whose home setup allows Doe Ramon to freely experiment, build beats from scratch, and capture ideas in their rawest form.
Another key collaborator is Lee Da Hitman, a longtime friend who has been recording Doe Ramon since his very first session. Over more than a decade, their studio chemistry has grown naturally, creating a space where comfort and creativity coexist. That foundation eventually led to a full-circle moment that still carries deep meaning—working with legendary engineer Chris Conway at No Mystery Studios in Soho. Conway, who recorded and mixed The Marshall Mathers LP, became part of Doe Ramon’s journey five to six years ago. For Doe Ramon, recording with the man responsible for the first album he ever owned wasn’t just surreal—it was symbolic.
Outside the studio, his upbringing on the Lower East Side was spent writing raps on the block, freestyling with friends, smoking weed, chasing money, and trying to figure life out in real time. Those moments—unfiltered and unscripted—are embedded in his music. Recently, he released a music video titled “I Got Frienemies” on YouTube, which has been gaining solid traction as he continues to find effective ways to market and expand his reach.
Now, Doe Ramon is preparing to release a five-song EP titled Unapologetically Me, dropping exclusively on Bandcamp. The project stands as a statement, encouraging both himself and others to remain authentic without compromise or explanation. Rooted in his experiences, relationships, and environment, it reflects exactly who he is at this point in his life.
He gives credit where it’s due—shouting out the entire Lower East Side of Manhattan, every supporter who continues to show love, and even the doubters. To Doe Ramon, disbelief is just fuel. And as his journey continues to unfold, one thing remains clear: his music isn’t about fitting in—it’s about standing firmly in who he is, unapologetically.
