Dropout Kings has released a powerful new music video for “Brace Yourself,” continuing to honor the life and legacy of late frontman Adam Ramey following his passing in 2025.
“Brace Yourself” brings together concert footage, behind the scenes moments, home videos, and personal memories that celebrate the impact Ramey had both on the band and on the people around him. The release follows Yokai, the final Dropout Kings album to feature Ramey’s vocals, which arrived last year and became a deeply meaningful record for both the band and their fans.
More than a new visual, “Brace Yourself” stands as another tribute to a musician whose influence continues to be felt throughout the trap metal community.
Check out Dropout Kings’s official video for “Brace Yourself” below:
A Celebration Of Adam Ramey’s Life
Throughout “Brace Yourself,” viewers are taken through moments that highlight Ramey’s time on stage, his relationships with his bandmates, and the personal connections that defined his life away from the spotlight. Rather than focusing solely on loss, the video reflects on the friendships, memories, and shared experiences that helped shape Dropout Kings from the very beginning.
In a statement accompanying the release, the band spoke about music’s ability to bring people together, heal through difficult moments, and create lasting connections between artists and fans. They invited listeners to look back with them and celebrate the person who helped build the band into what it is today.
The closing message is simple but deeply meaningful: remember their brother, Adam Ramey.
Yokai Became More Than An Album
Released following Ramey’s passing, Yokai quickly became more than another chapter in the Dropout Kings catalog.
Completed just weeks before his death, the record represented what Ramey believed was the band’s strongest and most personal work. While it still delivered the aggressive rap metal sound that helped establish Dropout Kings, the album carried an emotional weight that made it resonate differently with listeners.
Songs throughout Yokai now stand as part of Ramey’s lasting legacy, preserving his unmistakable voice and creative vision while documenting the final chapter he shared with the band.
Fans embraced the album not only for its music but also for what it represented. It became a way for the community to grieve together while celebrating everything Ramey contributed to the genre.
A Lasting Impact On Trap Metal
Since forming in Phoenix, Arizona, Dropout Kings has helped shape the modern trap metal movement by blending nu metal influences with hip hop energy and melodic songwriting.
Ramey played a central role in developing that identity, helping the band earn recognition through songs like “Virus,” which reached Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart and introduced Dropout Kings to an even wider audience.
His energy on stage and authenticity as a lyricist helped establish a connection with fans that extended far beyond the music itself. That connection remains one of the reasons Yokai and now the “Brace Yourself” video have resonated so deeply within the heavy music community.
Looking Ahead While Remembering The Past
Although “Brace Yourself” looks back on everything Adam Ramey meant to Dropout Kings, it also reflects the band’s determination to continue carrying his legacy forward.
The release serves as a reminder that music often becomes much bigger than the songs themselves. It preserves memories, strengthens communities, and gives people a way to celebrate those who are no longer here while continuing to share their work with future listeners.
Fans can watch the official “Brace Yourself” music video now and revisit Yokai, the final album featuring Adam Ramey, to experience the lasting impact of one of trap metal’s most influential voices.
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