Rapper, musician and producer Ziggy Ramo has delivered his soul-baring sophomore record, Sugar Coated Lies. Told across 13 searing tracks, Sugar Coated Lies is an introspective look into the way intergenerational trauma manifests. Considered, commanding and confident, the Wik and Solomon Islander artist’s seemingly effortless lyrical flow simmers above production that calls back to the golden era of hip-hop adorned with fresh sonic flourishes. An intimate and vulnerable release, Sugar Coated Lies features special guests including Alice Skye, vonn, Ladi6 and Jantine. Textural soundscapes unfurl throughout the record, with elements ranging from restrained guitar to eruptions of maximalist production, proving Ziggy Ramo’s talents not only as a powerful songwriter, but a formidable producer.