We’re looking forward to introducing you to Damar Ramad. Check out our conversation below.
Damar , so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I’m definitely walking a path, not wandering. Everything I create now comes from a place of intention — whether it’s my EPs, the way I brand myself, or how I show up as a husband and a man entering a new chapter of life. I’ve wandered before; I know what it feels like to move without direction, chasing moments instead of purpose. But at this stage, every experience, every lesson, and every record I make is tied to a larger vision.
My path isn’t always straight, but it’s mine — built on growth, discipline, and understanding who I’m becoming. The music reflects that. Even when I touch themes like love, tension, struggle, or celebration, it’s all rooted in a real journey. So no, I’m not wandering. I’m walking with intention, with clarity, and with the confidence that the path I’m on is leading somewhere meaningful.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Damar Ramad, the artist making all recognize real above mankind and determined. The name has a acronym and a little ring to it. I’m a hip-hop/rap artist and a storyteller from Memphis. My music sits at the intersection of raw emotion, lived experience, beautiful pain and intentional growth. I use each project to document a different chapter of my life — whether it’s love, transition, maturity, or the grind it takes to elevate also somewhere I can just take the people away from the things they’re escaping.
Beyond the music, I also run a label called Still Got Bills Ent. which represents a youngin going out here and getting to it, making something out of nothing cause when it’s all set and done I’ll always still have bills whether it’s my actual bills or dollar bills to account for. Everything I create — from my lyrics to my designs — is rooted in purpose and authenticity. I also run a filming & editing production team called 2ADO with my dawg David Singleton a.k.a @theimmortal1s. We’ve done corporate events , festivals, music & entertainment so it’s cool to stay in the mix of things and Dave is definitely a long term friend of mine that’s hella talented and trustworthy to go in on big projects with so we’re definitely learning as we go.
Right now, I’m building on the momentum of my latest EPs & singles that’s available everywhere on all DSPs, including “The 4 Letter Word 4”and “3Peat”, which both showcase the evolution of who I am as a man stepping into his 30s. I just released a music video from the 3PEAT project called “Really Did Enough“ that has that Super Bowl theme type of song you walk out too. I also have a full visual rollout for my upcoming album. I’m focused on expanding my audience, telling deeper stories, and connecting with people who see themselves in the journey I’m documenting. My new album is unique, a risk taker because it’s honest, cinematic, and rooted in real experiences — not trends. This will be my first actual album release so I’m making sure it receives the flowers it deserves by doing an album release listening session the day it drops. We’re looking a 21 tracks so far. The name of my album is called “Yaya Ulterior Thoughts”. It’s vibrant- vivid , dark at times & a bit gritty but is of substance equipped to make the listener see what I’m saying from a Memphis perspective. I’ve been here all my life. I just want to give more insight on what my world look like and I can’t wait for you all to listen to it. My goal is to create, motivate, inspire, and push the culture forward one record at a time.” And man have fun while doing this!
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
My parents taught me the most about work — my dad and my mom, each in their own way. My dad showed me what consistency really looks like. He’s the type of man who didn’t have to speak much for you to understand his values. Just watching how he moved — steady, reliable, focused — taught me the importance of showing up even when nobody’s watching. He led by example, and that stuck with me.
My mom taught me the heart behind the work. She showed me resilience, compassion, and what it means to take care of people while still chasing your own responsibilities. From her, I learned that working hard isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, it’s spiritual, it’s how you carry yourself and treat others along the way.
Together, they gave me the foundation for my grind. The balance of discipline and heart is what drives everything I do as an artist, as a man, and as a husband.
As an artist, the grind doesn’t come with instant gratification. You learn discipline, patience, and self-belief in the dark before anybody sees the results. So while I’ve had people guide me, it’s the journey — the long nights, the responsibilities of being a husband, a businessman, and a creator — that taught me the true meaning of work. It’s not just effort; it’s evolution.”
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Absolutely — there were moments I almost gave up. Not because I didn’t love the music, but because life can hit you in ways that make you question everything. There were seasons where the results didn’t match the effort, where doors weren’t opening, and it felt like nobody saw the vision but me. Add real-life responsibilities — being a husband, trying to build a business, trying to grow as a man — and it gets heavy.
There was a point where I felt stuck between who I used to be and who I was trying to become. That space will make you doubt yourself. But every time I reached that edge, something pulled me back — the lessons my parents gave me, the people who believed in me, and the realization that my story wasn’t finished yet.
Those low moments actually sharpened me. They made my music more honest, made my grind more focused, and reminded me that what’s meant for me doesn’t disappear just because the path gets hard
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is real, but it’s not the whole story — and I think that’s true for anybody. What people see in my music, my brand, and how I carry myself is genuinely who I am. The confidence, the discipline, the creativity, the storytelling — that’s all authentic. I don’t put on a character just to get attention.
But the private version of me has more layers. That’s the version that deals with doubt, pressure, responsibility, and growth behind closed doors. That’s the husband, the businessman, the man working on himself every day. It’s not that I’m hiding that part; it’s just that some things are meant to be protected, not performed.
So yes, the public me is real — it’s just the polished chapter of a bigger book. The private me is where the work happens, and the public me is the result of that work
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes — I could still give everything my best even if nobody ever praised me for it. I’ve learned that real purpose can’t depend on applause. When you tie your value to validation, you start creating for the wrong reasons. What keeps me going is the inner commitment I made to myself: to grow, to tell my story honestly, and to honor the gift God placed in me.
Praise feels good, but it’s not the engine. What drives me is knowing that my work reflects my character — the discipline my dad showed me, the heart my mom taught me, the man I’m becoming. Even if nobody clapped, I’d still wake up and pursue excellence because that’s who I am.
Some of my best growth happened when nobody was watching. And honestly, that’s when you find out what you’re really made of — when the only voice pushing you is your own.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/damargotrr?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=30429782-af84-4160-b8f5-d7f1f74dd925
- Instagram: https://tr.ee/vk6xuwgx0B
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/damar_ramad
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damarquis.richardson?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Youtube: https://tr.ee/xenNWBduKW
- Soundcloud: https://tr.ee/xenNWBduKW
Image Credits
@Shotby50 @TimothyWilliams @theimmortal1s
