RAM

RAM, born Sergey Zhelnov and formerly known as Gryaznyy Ramires, is a pivotal figure in the Russian 'horror-trap' and technical rap scenes. Emerging from Nizhnevartovsk, he first gained massive notoriety as half of the duo SIDxRAM, where his partnership with Sidoji Duboshit defined a new era of transgressive, ultra-fast Russian hip-hop.

His sound identity is built on 'chopper' style rap, a subgenre demanding extreme syllabic speed, which he executes with a distinctive, often nasal and aggressive timbre. Over his career arc, RAM has evolved from the lo-fi, shock-value aesthetics of his early work into a highly polished solo artist who integrates elements of nu-metal, industrial, and electronic hardcore. His 2020s output, including 'SADEASTWOOD' and 'Action', demonstrates a move toward more complex arrangements and social commentary while maintaining his signature intensity. Critically, he is respected for his technical mastery and for bridging the gap between the metal community and the rap world, often appearing at festivals that cater to both. He occupies a unique cultural space in Russia as a high-velocity lyricist who rejects the melodic trends of 'mumble rap' in favor of raw, percussive power.