Ramaj Eroc
| Ramaj Eroc | |
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Ramaj Eroc Performing at Riverside City College in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jamar Core |
| Born | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Associated acts | Kevin Hart, Noname Gypsy |
| Website |
ramajeroc |
Jamar Core,[1] better known by his stage name Ramaj Eroc, is an American hip hop recording artist from Chicago, Illinois.[2] On May 28, 2013, his song called "Mitches Do That", which featured comedian Kevin Hart, was released on the soundtrack for BET's comedy series Real Husbands of Hollywood.[3]
Life and career
Ramaj Eroc was born Jamar Core in Chicago, Illinois in 1991 on the city's south side. At a young age, he started freestyles with his brother Hona Costello until he was 12 years old, when he started writing. It wasn't until 2008 when he decided to seriously pursue a music career.[4] In 2013, he released a mixtape titled The 'Untitled' EP.[2] In 2014, he released another mixtape, titled Sincerely.[5]
In 2015, Ramaj Eroc released two huge singles titled Hooptie & I Love You More featuring Chicago rapper Noname Gypsy. I Love You More was described by HipHopDX as "dope piece of art",[6] while stupidDOPE praised Ramaj on Hooptie for "showing off his effortlessly smooth style, doing so over top of this haunting and rather tough instrumental." [7]
Style and influences
Ramaj Eroc's rap style has been described by 2DOPEBOYZ detailing how he "showcases his versatility and commands your attention with his distinctive vocals and confident delivery."[2] He cited Diddy, Lupe Fiasco, and Ludacris as his influences.[8]
Discography
Mixtapes
- The 'Untitled' EP (2013)
- Sincerely (2014)
References
- ↑ "New Artist: Ramaj Eroc – For The Love". Dear Song in my Head. February 16, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "2Dope to Sleep on: Ramaj Eroc". 2DOPEBOYZ. January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Real Husbands of Hollywood soundtrack". Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ↑ Garrett, Ural (March 6, 2016). "Up NeXt By DX: Ramaj Eroc". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Ramaj Eroc - Sincerely (Mixtape)". 2DOPEBOYZ. May 24, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ↑ Dureault, Zoe (July 19, 2015). "Ramaj Eroc - I Love You More f. Noname Gypsy". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Listen: Ramaj Eroc – Hooptie". stupidDOPE. July 23, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Interview with Ramaj Eroc". Convention Magazine. June 9, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2016.