SOPHIA RAMOS: Her Majesty

Sophia Ramos

Her Majesty

© 2005 Sophia Ramos & Billy White (648862687627)

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NYC's Sophia Ramos has a raging, powerful singing voice straight out of the Headbanger's Ball. Sophia Ramos is everything that a woman in rock could possibly be. Her music rocks, while her voice snarls and seduces, and the total magnetism she commands is

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Sophia's spitfire performances have the aura of once-in-a-generation rock & roll happenings, leaving audiences mesmerized and intoxicated.

Conjuring the combined spirits of Hendrix, Mercury and Jagger, Sophia prowls her stage like a groove-crazed sorceress, wielding her astonishing voice like Luke Skywalker's sword. Sophia's talents are not news to her fellow musicians.

She's tough and smart, a showstopper who appeared onstage on the 1996 Lollapalooza tour wearing huge KISS boots and a leather jockstrap filled with lemons, which she tossed into the cheering crowd.

She's attracted a star-studded list of studio and stage collaborators: Jason Newsted of Metallica; Paul Simon; Karl Wallinger; Billy Bragg; Joey Ramone and Psychotica, with whom she appeared as featured vocalist on their main stage Lollapalooza tour with Soundgarden and Rage Against The Machine. On her stunning new CD, "Her Majesty", Sophia confesses loss, struggle, faith and survival with honesty and wisdom.

Indeed, Sophia is the rare composer who has both mastered her craft and tapped the wellspring of universal emotion with sincerity and a mighty dose of brute force. Sophia's impassioned voice - alternately James Brown and Chris Cornell, lyrical insight, and physical charisma empower her infectious melodies.
Her deliverance is nothing short of soul-defining as she breaks traditional barriers of women and of ethnic groups. Sophia is a woman with a heart of gold and a vision of rockn'roll and refuses to be constrained by any predetermined opinions of what she should be doing.
The result is a truly compelling album.

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  • Great new talent!
    author: Gina Johnson

    Sophia Ramos kicks major butt on this cd! Her music is straight from the soul & always leaves you wanting more!

  • author: Jenny Richter

    This CD is awesome! I am so glad I bought it. I love driving to it, hopefully I won't get ticket! I love her voice and how she uses it. And the songs just mesmerize you. I am very happy with the CD. Hopefully there will be another one soon!

  • Outstanding rock CD. Pick up a copy today
    author: RadioIndy.com staff

    "Her Majesty" is a CD of excellent, energized rock and roll that features Sophia's tremendous, inspired vocals backed by her tight band. Tracks like Black Madonna and Kill Your Pain, our top indie rock song of 2006, have an excellent rock groove that builds into hook-filled driving choruses. This is an outstanding CD that is a must for any fan of high energy, high quality rock and roll. Pick up a copy today.

  • Best new artist to come forward in a long time!
    author: KurtKast

    I can't stop playing Sophia Ramos' CD! This is the freshest CD to come out in quite a while and one you won't be able to stop listening to. The hard rockin' grooves, haunting lyrics, and incredible vocals will have you holding up your lighter by the second song. I'm already anxiously awaiting her next release.

  • a grave misconception...
    author: tweetybirdloj

    ....no, they've got that all wrong...sophia ramos is what janis joplin wanted to be when she grew up!!! janis can't hold a candle to this queen...seriously, don't insult her majesty that way. yeah...she's that good. period.

  • Sophia's vocals, lyrics and original rock sound are a breath of fresh air.
    author: Amy E. North Hollywood, CA

    Sophia Ramos delivers a vocal range and rock sound on this CD that have a mix of old school rock n' roll and the new grunge sound that will knock your socks off. I love her song Esperanza and I haven't taken the CD out of my deck since I got it. Rock on girl!

  • Ramos is definitely establishing her place in rock and roll royalty with her rel
    author: Stephen Centanni, Southbound Beat Magazine

    When Gwen Stefani dropped the rock torch, Sophia Ramos was there to snatch it up and run like hell. Ramos is definitely establishing her place in rock and roll royalty with her release “Her Majesty” and proving that the girls can rock just as hard (if not harder) than the boys. She’s also proving that she has plunged deep into the waters of intellectual thinking with songs that make the listener not only recognize her sound but also her thought-provoking lyrics (covering everything from racism to the power of woman). Her ethereal vocals combined with her philosophies ring through on songs such as “Black Madonna,” which ironically has quite a whimsical, California rock sound. My personal favorite on this one would have to be “Esperanza.” This song enticed me with its funky, dirty guitar trips accented by Ramos’ staggered, beautiful vocals. Why Ramos has not been receiving the nationwide attention and radio play that she deserves is beyond me. She is sitting on gold with this one.

  • The new Queen Of Rock!
    author: West Side Dave

    Blood, guts, heart and soul. THAT`S the fuel to the firey vocalist Sophia Ramos! This lady has been burnin` up the road coast to coast for a while now, and if the knotheads running MTV/Clear Channels actually KNEW anything about REAL music, she`d be burnin` up the charts and airwaves, too! But I guess a Female Rocker of color whose not an Alanis/Avirl knock-off just doesn`t fit into their scheme of thing. And who cares anyway? We`ve got her, and that`s all that matters! "Her Majesty" [Sophia`s third release] is a 10 track hook-laden affair that runs from rough to smoothe, hot to cool, dirty to sweet. The lead-off tune, "Black Madonna", really sets the tone for the rest of the disc. Sophia radiates power and passion, both in her vocal performance and in her songwriting; check out "What I Do Know", "Kill Your Pain", "Torn Down" and "Girlfriend's Ghost" for proof. Just TRY to get these songs outta yer head! And Sophia has surrounded hereself with some damn fine musicians as well, complimenting her voice to a "T". I think this lady could sing the phone book and it would sound killer! God knows WHY she`s not on a major label, but maybe if all who read this woud go and BUY the album [details at the links below], that just MIGHT happen, now wouldn`t it? So pick this one up, and bow to "Her Majesty", Sophia Ramos, the new Queen Of Rock!

  • Leaves me BREATHLESS!
    author: Joni Lynn

    It absolutely positively doesn't get any better than this! Sophia is ON FIRE! Her rawness and incredible ability to reach inside of you and extract pure passion and energy, is nothing short of superior! Her songs, her lyrics, her sultry, prowling ways; and her voice.... MY GOD.... HER VOICE is practically edible! If Sophia can't make it to the top, knowone else should! This woman's amazing talent and name she be on the lips of everyone & if anyone deserves to be in the utter spotlight... IT'S SOPHIA! Buy the cd, or listen to a sample song, and you'll be hooked! An addiction I'm thrilled to have! Yes indeed!

  • can't stop listening! totally awsome!
    author: anthony mancebo

    this cd is the sh*t!...you absolutely rock!...give us more!

  • Stop sleeping!!!
    author: blakgirl

    Music Industry needs to wake up and stop tellin' a woman she can't sing rock-n-roll just because she's Puerto Rican. This CD is the shiz-nit!

  • SOPHIA RAMOS ROCKS -- Join the revolution!!
    author: Derek

    Hey all you radioheads getting tired of the same commercialized cookie-cutter hip-pop -- remember when the early '90's rocked? Well, Sophia Ramos is determined to bring it back by any means with this incredible CD. The first half of the CD is jam packed with raw, powerful guitars only providing a backdrop to Sophia's powerful siren voice, and then late in the CD track she expands her musical palette to a satisfying conclusion. Since radio is stuck in a commercialized rut, show this talent some support because she is providing a serious wake-up call with this must-hear album!

  • SPREAD THE WORD AROUND THE WORLD ABOUT YOUR FAV ROCK GODDESS!!!
    author: Princess Tai Poe

    SPREAD THE WORD: SOPHIA RAMOS=ROCK GODDESS who is going to take over the rock'n'roll world. Show your support around the world! So that the corporate America realizes they didn't do right by Sophia Ramos and all her fans prove them wrong!!! Join the revolution: spread the word! DOWNLOAD Sophia Ramos on iTunes: http://rubyurl.com/weW CATCH SOPHIA RAMOS full-screen rockumentary on google video, feat. LIVE FOOTAGE!!! go to: http://video.google.com/ (search: SOPHIA RAMOS) SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT YOUR FAV ROCK GODDESS: RADIO TIME!!! If you're on Live365, garageband.com, etc. ->while there, add SOPHIA RAMOS tracks/podcasts to your playlists! ->while there, give SOPHIA RAMOS TWO THUMBS UP rating! ->while there, leave a kickass comments! ->contact the DJ's and request SOPHIA RAMOS! ->Same goes for any radio stations you enjoy - on & offline! BECOME VOCAL - REQUEST SOPHIA RAMOS AROUND THE WORLD!!! JOIN YOUR FAV ROCK GODDESS FAN CLUB: http://www.frappr.com/sophiaramosrocksmyworldfanclub ->while there, leave a kickass shoutout! ->while there, participate in the General Discussion fora! ->SPREAD THE WORD - invite all your friends!!! JOIN YOUR FAV ROCK GODDESS ON MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/sophiaramosrocks http://www.myspace.com/sophiaramos ->while there, sign up the mailing list! ->while there, add SOPHIA RAMOS tracks to your MySpace player! ->while there, re-post ALL OF SOPHIA RAMOS bulletins to all of your friends! ->while there, cast your vote in site's polls! ->while there, leave Sophia some kickass comments! ->while there, leave Sophia some kickass picture comments! ->while there, show some 'banner love': post SOPHIA RAMOS banners all over the web - your sites/MySpace/everywhere! ->while there, grab SOPHIA IM Icons! ->while there, grab SOPHIA wallpaper! ->SPREAD THE WORD - invite all your friends!!! JOIN YOUR FAV ROCK GODDESS ON HOLLYWOODMUSIC.TV JOIN YOUR FAV ROCK GODDESS ON PUREVOLUME.COM: http://www.purevolume.com ->while there, SPREAD THE WORD: invite all your friends! ->while there, leave Sophia some kickass comments!

  • very talented artist
    author: Stu

    ermm what can you not say about this cd? it has everything in it, tracks are amazing and she has a fantastic voice with a tremendous range.. not one bad track from 1st track to last one all are tremendous to listen to. well worth getting this : )

  • why isn't she on the radio?
    author: wayne CTO

    From track one to the end every song is an instant favorite. Hot sultry voice man she is hot.

  • Sophia Rocks
    author: Fresh Tuneage

    Singer Sophia Ramos first came to my attention when Jason Newsted's Chophouse Records emailed people on their mailing list asking for feedback on a couple of songs they posted featuring Ms. Ramos. This was back in March and at the time I replied, "Regarding Sophia Ramos, I like the Godswallop track better than the TARRAT track. The reason is that towards the end of the Godswallop track she lets loose. She's a nice enough singer but she does have some pipes and when she goes off like that, her voice rises above just nice and really shines." That's my story and I'm sticking to it for her album Her Majesty, as well. She is such a powerful singer. Still, my favorite track is Deep In My Bones, which is more of a power balled than a full-on rocker. For those, give a listen to Torn Down or Esperanza. I have a hunch that we're getting just a glimpse of her potential. Keep an eye out for her.

  • Janis Joplin Of Our Times...
    author: Russian Connection tpotshop@mail15.com

    I saw Sophia in Central Park: Janis Joplin tribute... Yes it was covered in New York times. Yes, she was pronounced a show stopper! But wait, - there was Nina Simone's daughter there as well. And yes, many other artists. But, my God, - Sophia, - I'm still speechless. I f*cking cried. You're UN-BELIEVABLE! There's no one out there even close to your power! You oughta record just a Janis CD. You're our JANIS! I stand in awe!!! I've got friends in Bronx. They said you had a band, - Sophia's Toy. Would love to have a compilation of ALL OF YOUR songs!!! Maybe I should become your manager :) and get you the recognition you deserve. Perhaps, touring Europe may help?

  • A head stratcher
    author: Collette

    This is one of thoses rare CD's that you scratch your head because you don't know why the whole world doesn't know about it. The major labels seem to be afraid of women who rock in the true sense, which is why it is essential that every fan of this CD exposes it to as many people as possible. The first time I heard Sophia I got the same excited feeling that I got when I heard Living Colour for the first time or Alanis Morrisette's "You Oughta Know". It rocked so hard, it hurt!

  • AMAZING!!!
    author: Mary Saragoussi

    Every fan of hard rock needs to buy this CD immediately. Sophia Ramos is one of the best hard rock vocalists of all time. In addition to being able to sing with immense power, she also sounds excellent when singing in mellow, melodic styles. Instrumentally, the arrangements on the CD are extremely superb and perfect. The extremely unique and interesting instrumental arrangements, combined with Sophia's amazing voice, make this one of the best hard rock albums of all time.

  • Addictive
    author: Nicole

    Explosive heavy rock. Must have this one packed cover to cover with great original songs. Terrific voice from the core.Essential!!!

  • Rock Star!!
    author: Alex

    I enjoyed every track on this CD and the special features. Sophia's strong voice and intelligent lyrics place this album a cut above 99% of new music I've heard in the past year. Highly recommended. One listen and you'll be hooked.

  • damn this girl rocks
    author: jonnathan

    this cd got the energy crafty songs and a great looking woman. a must have cd for fans of female hard rockers

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