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== Summary ==
Reginald Daramy, known as DJ Rampage, is a Sierra Leonean producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ. His collaborations with [[Drizilik]] connect [[Afrobeats]] with recognizable Sierra Leonean musical resources, including [[Bubu|bubu]].<ref name="rampage-interview">[https://vickieremoe.com/blog/2022/9/6/bubu-beats-and-krio-music-the-rise-of-producerdj-rampage Vickie Remoe: DJ Rampage interview, Bubu, Beats and Krio Music, 6 September 2022]. Accessed 23 October 2026.</ref>

== Life and career ==
He learned keyboard with Ernest Allan before studying at Ballanta Academy of Music. Ensemble work there developed alongside playing bass, guitar and percussion. His friendship and working relationship with [[Drizilik]] grew from that musical environment.<ref name="rampage-interview" />

== Music and style ==
Childhood memories of Freetown's Oje performance, hunting music and bubu informed his production. He described seeking a local identity through an instrumental sound or vocal sample within a contemporary beat. DJ Khaled and Neptune were reference points for his approach to building a professional DJ career.<ref name="rampage-interview" />

== Works and performances ==
He contributed to [[Drizilik]]'s ''Shukubly'' (2018) and ''Ashobi'' (2022). On the latter, his work includes 'Ashobi', 'Hype', 'Fana Makit' and 'Awujo', alongside an executive-production role. Instrumental performance, beat-making and DJ appearances are linked parts of his practice.<ref name="rampage-interview" />

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