Una Rams

Una Rams Image via Twitter @UnaRamsWeirdKid

Una Rams shines bright as Apple Music’s Up Next artist [listen]

Apple Music has selected R&B star Una Rams for their Up Next program that celebrates emerging artists that are breaking boundaries in music.

Una Rams

Una Rams Image via Twitter @UnaRamsWeirdKid

Una Rams has become a household name on the South African music scene. He has worked with the likes of Muzi, DJ Speedsta, Zoocci Coke Dope and Shekinah. Una Rams has much to celebrate as he boasts being selected for Apple Music’s Up Next program.

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ALL ABOUT UNA RAMS

Unarine Rambani aka Una Rams is a Limpopo-born artist who can be classified as an R&B artist. The soulful vocalist describes his genre as “human”. 

“It’s imperfect in its nature and it’s forever evolving. I might be doing this style today but I could easily come back with a new one tomorrow.”

He graduated in 2017 from the University of Pretoria with a degree in Computer Science. His music has travelled all over the country and he continues to prove that he is a force to be reckoned with. 

UNA RAMS ON APPLE MUSIC’S UP NEXT PROGRAM

The Apple Music Up Next program aims to showcase the bright talents of emerging artists all over the world. Sharing his gratitude about being selected for the South African program, Una Rams said: “Where do I even begin? I guess a good place to start would be, ndo livhuwa, which means ‘thank you’ in Venda.”

“I’m grateful for moments like these, moments that affirm and remind you that your dreams are not in vain. I’d like to say a big thank you to Apple Music for the reminder and an even bigger one to everyone out there that continues to support me and my music.”

Other artists who were previously selected for the program include Blxckie, Ciza and Hersh. International artists previously selected are Billie Eilish, H.E.R, Mr Eazi and Burna Boy. 

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‘HOLD ME WHEN ITS COLD: A MIXTAPE’

Una Rams released his new project, hold me when it’s cold: a mixtape, on 27 August.

The short and sweet 8-track project features the likes of Nanette Sings, Langa Mavuso, Lucille Slade, Muzi and Mikhalé Jones. Speaking to Apple Music about the project he shared that it only took him a few months to put it together.