Ramone Rochester (born 18 February 1997), known professionally asRamz, is a British rapper and singer and songwriter fromLondon.[2] He is best known for his hit single "Barking",[3] which peaked at number two on theUK Singles Chart in January 2018.[4]
Rochester was born 18 February 1997 inMitcham,South London. He attendedSt Mark's Academy, where he was excluded several times in secondary school, and then attended Harris Academy Mertonsixth form.[5] Rochester eventually went to study Sports Development at theUniversity of Portsmouth before dropping out the same year to focus on music.[6] He is also an avid supporter ofArsenal F.C.[7]
Rochester released his first song "I'm On My Grind" in February 2017 to little notice.[8] He further released several other tracks in March 2017[9] and July 2017.[10] Whilst releasing music, Rochester was attempting to find employment after leaving university, eventually finding a job working at supermarket chainSainsbury's.[6]
In September 2017, Rochester formally released "Barking" alongside a music video.[11] The song entered the UK Singles Chart on 14 December 2017 at number 41, before peaking at number two on 19 January 2018.[4]
In July 2019 Ramz received help after posting the word "suicide" on Instagram.[12]
Ramz was in an on-again off-again relationship with London-based R&B musicianMnelia, which began in 2016 when the pair met at Portsmouth University. Their son (whose name and face they conceal), was born in 2020. The couple separated indefinitely late 2021.[citation needed]
