Ramirez Opens Up on Rare Love Song “Soundscape”

On “Soundscape,” Ramirez Shows a More Vulnerable Side of Himself

Ramirez (@ramirez_187) has never needed vulnerability to be loud. On his latest EP, BRABUS & LORINSERS, the San Francisco rapper makes one of the project’s most personal statements through “Soundscape,” a rare love song dedicated to his spouse.

“It’s a love letter to my spouse, which is rare for me to show or display my personal emotions on a record,” Ramirez says.

For an artist whose catalog often moves through darker moods, slick production and underground rap textures, “Soundscape” offers a quieter glimpse into the person behind the music.

“It was just me wearing my heart on my sleeve and communicating my feelings to my partner who understands me the most,” he explains.

That emotional honesty reflects the circumstances surrounding the creation of the larger project. While making BRABUS & LORINSERS, Ramirez wasn’t chasing chaos or dramatic reinvention. He was living everyday life and learning how to balance music with fatherhood.

“I was just being a dad, finding the balance between being a father and a musician, just living in the moment with my family,” he says.

That grounding appears to have given Ramirez room to take more creative risks. He says he intentionally challenged himself during the process, hoping to surprise both longtime supporters and listeners unfamiliar with his catalog.

“I wanted to challenge myself artistically and deliver something unexpected to the average listener, fans and to people who might have never heard my music at all.”

Still, Ramirez insists personal storytelling isn’t necessarily new territory for him.

“Every project to me is personal,” he says. “It’s a feeling, and all the songs are personal in their own way to me.”

With “Soundscape,” however, that feeling becomes especially direct. Instead of hiding behind atmosphere or abstraction, Ramirez allows listeners into one of the most intimate parts of his life, revealing that growth can sometimes sound less like reinvention and more like honesty.

Listen to “Soundscape,” below.