Lithe

Josiah Ramel operates as Lithe, the stage name of this Melbourne producer and rapper whose output merges hip-hop, R&B, trap, and soul into shadowy, forward-looking soundscapes that have drawn steady interest from Australia’s underground scene since his arrival in the late 2010s. Earlier recordings fused stripped-back club rhythms with post-punk edges. During the 2020s the approach shifted toward layered rhythms, brooding textures, subtle melodic lines, and inward-looking verses, elements that defined the EPs Autumn, Rest Assured, and No Man's Land. Growing visibility opened doors to outside projects, including “Geneva” with Eli Sostre, “Hold Out” with FRVRFRIDAY, and “For You” with Roy Woods, each accumulating millions of streams. The 2024 single “Fall Back” propelled his already dedicated audience to new heights after it registered as an international success.