David Ramos

As part of bands Toca and Anonymous Inc. with brother Ceschi, David has been the source of backing beats for collaborations with a range of acclaimed artists -- including everyone from Aceyalone and Busdriver to Sole and Dose One. On tours David has performed as part of "Little Wings" with Kyle Field. David's smorgasbord of past work has little to do with his new album, "This Up Here." The album sounds much more like an ensemble of unlikely instruments becoming good friends, while David Ramos' creative use of percussion undoubtedly surges through the Casio static. His acrobatic rap-vocal abilities only complement the concoction. By the last track we come to realize that "This Up Here" is simply a beautifully self-produced pop record crafted by a talented young songwriter using a basement full of toys and old instruments to shape a subtly emotional story filled with nostalgia, humor, and honesty.