Ronnie James Tucker (born November 19, 1987)[1], better known by his stage name Ro James, is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for his single "Permission", which reached number 37 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. He is signed to ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records and has released Eldorado, his first album under a major label, in 2016.
Ro James | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ronnie James Tucker |
| Born | November 19, 1987[1] Stuttgart, Germany |
| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer–songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | |
Career
Throughout his childhood, James would sing regularly, but never in public.[2] He eventually moved to New York where he was influenced by his aunt Rosie Gaines, a former singer for Prince.[3] His love for the album Purple Rain landed him in a studio at the age of 19.[3] His skills as a songwriter began with the song "Portrait", leading up to a credit on the single "Use Me" by R&B singer Miguel[4] after forming a bond with him on MySpace.[5]
James performed in and around New York with artists such as Luke James and Wynter Gordon. In 2013 he released his first EP, a three-part entitled Coke, Jack and Cadillacs. Each part represented important themes in his life - first love, first drink, first car.[2] The EP featured songs that included "A.D.I.D.A.S." and "Pledge Allegiance". It also featured Asher Roth on the song "Lisa".[6] James signed with ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records in 2015 and subsequently released "Permission", his first single from a major record label, reaching number 37 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[7] His debut album, Eldorado was released May 27, 2016. It debuted at number 71 on the US Billboard 200[8] and at number eight on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[9] It subsequently earned him his first nomination for Best R&B Performance at the 59th Grammy Awards in February 2017.
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [8] |
US R&B /HH [9] |
US R&B [10] | ||
| Eldorado |
|
71 | 8 | 3 |
EPs
| Title | Details | Peak chart position |
|---|---|---|
| US | ||
| Coke, Jack, and Cadillacs |
|
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B /HH [7] |
US R&B [13] | |||
| "Permission" | 2015 | —[A] | 37 | 12 | Eldorado |
Notes
- ^ "Permission" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 17 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[14]
References
- ^ a b Genius - Ro James
- ^ a b Platon, Adelle (15 January 2016). "R&B Bad Boy Ro James On His Influences & Upcoming Debut 'El Dorado'". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ a b "New Artist Spotlight: Ro James". Urban Bridgez. 30 January 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ Leight, Elias (25 November 2014). "jade de LaFleur, '405' Featuring Ro James". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "Ro James Discusses Upcoming EP And Working With Miguel". Vibe. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ Platon, Adelle (17 December 2016). "Ro James Makes Magic on Sexy Jam 'Already Knew That'". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ a b http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart?f=367
- ^ a b http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart
- ^ a b http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart?f=333
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart?f=1235
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/ELDORADO-Ro-James/dp/B01DK96YVQ/
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/eldorado/id1106013140
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart?f=1230
- ^ "Chart Search for Ro James | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 27, 2016.