Rome

For more than a decade, Rome Ramirez has been the voice behind a sound that shaped summers and soundtracked road trips. As the frontman of Sublime with Rome, he played to packed crowds around the world and helped carry the torch for a band that defined a generation. Now, he’s fully stepping into his own lane and the next chapter is already unfolding.

Born in the Bay Area to first-generation Mexican American parents, Rome grew up surrounded by love, hustle, and music. Bob Marley played in the background, alongside his mom’s classic soul and his dad’s rock records. He picked up his first guitar at 11 and started writing songs the way most kids played video games: all day, every day.

At 20, he landed the gig of a lifetime, stepping into Sublime’s legacy and helping shape its next era. Across four albums, multiple gold and platinum records, and collaborations ranging from Dirty Heads to Enrique Iglesias to Blues Traveler, Rome built a career on versatility and undeniable feel. But somewhere in the middle of everyone else’s projects, he realized it was time to rediscover what his music sounded like.

That rediscovery is here. His EP Gemini is out now — a bold, personal statement that reintroduces Rome on his own terms. Honest, melodic, and genre-fluid, the project blends reggae, soul, and rock with a fresh perspective that feels both rooted and forward-looking. The songs are built for open highways and late-night reflection. “Why Me?” is a laid-back, grateful meditation on the strange road that brought him here. “Back to the Start” is a love letter to long-haul relationships. And “New Me” offers a knowing wink to anyone who thinks they’ve got him figured out. He collaborated with powerhouse producer Dann Huff — known for his work with Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Josh Groban, and Carrie Underwood — whose touch brought new depth and polish to key tracks.