Ro James Explained

Ro James
Birth Name:Ronnie James Tucker
Birth Place:Stuttgart, West Germany
Origin:New York City, U.S.
Genre:R&B
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:2011–present

Ronnie James Tucker is an American R&B singer. He is best known for his 2015 single "Permission", which peaked at number 37 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. He signed with Mark Pitts' ByStorm Entertainment, an imprint of RCA Records to release his debut studio album, Eldorado (2016).

Career

Born in Stuttgart, West Germany, James is of Panamanian[1] and African-American[2] descent. Throughout his childhood, James would sing regularly, but never in public.[3] He eventually moved to New York where he was influenced by his aunt Rosie Gaines, a former singer for Prince.[4] His love for the album Purple Rain landed him in a studio at the age of 19.[4] 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[5] after forming a bond with him on MySpace.[6]

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.[3] The EP featured songs that included "A.D.I.D.A.S." and "Pledge Allegiance". It also featured Asher Roth on the song "Lisa".[7] 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.[8] His debut album, Eldorado was released May 27, 2016. It debuted at number 71 on the US Billboard 200[9] and at number eight on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[10] It subsequently earned him his first nomination for Best R&B Performance at the 59th Grammy Awards in February 2017.

Discography

Albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
US
R&B<br />/HH
US
R&B
[11]
Eldorado 7183
Mantic
  • Released: May 29, 2020
  • Label: ByStorm Entertainment, RCA Records
  • Format: Digital download
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EPs

TitleDetails
Coke, Jack, and Cadillacs
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital
Smoke
  • Released: March 23, 2018
  • Label: ByStorm Entertainment, RCA
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Bub.
[14] 		US
R&B<br />/HH
US
R&B
[15]
"Permission"201517 37 12 Eldorado
"Plan B" [17] 2020— — —Mantic

Tours

Headlining tour

Co-headlining tour

Notes and References

  1. Getting To Know Ro James. 2021-06-11. Billboard. en. June 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210611234315/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7973659/getting-to-know-ro-james. live.
  2. Web site: Gold. Johnson. PAUSE Meets: Ro James. 2021-06-12. PAUSE Online Men's Fashion, Street Style, Fashion News & Streetwear. April 6, 2017 . June 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612001843/https://pausemag.co.uk/2017/04/pause-meets-ro-james/. live.
  3. News: Platon. Adelle. R&B Bad Boy Ro James On His Influences & Upcoming Debut 'El Dorado'. April 18, 2016. Billboard. January 15, 2016. April 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160421003153/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/6843753/ro-james-el-dorado-interview. live.
  4. News: New Artist Spotlight: Ro James. April 18, 2016. Urban Bridgez. January 30, 2016. May 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160502145245/http://urbanbridgez.com/2016/01/30/new-artist-spotlight-ro-james-video-permission/. live.
  5. News: Leight. Elias. jade de LaFleur, '405' Featuring Ro James. April 18, 2016. Billboard. November 25, 2014. May 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160505042852/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6327646/jade-de-lafleur-405-featuring-ro-james-exclusive-song-premiere. live.
  6. News: Ro James Discusses Upcoming EP And Working With Miguel. April 18, 2016. Vibe. April 9, 2013. March 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160316230840/http://www.vibe.com/2013/04/ro-james-discusses-upcoming-ep-and-working-miguel/. live.
  7. News: Platon. Adelle. Ro James Makes Magic on Sexy Jam 'Already Knew That'. April 18, 2016. Billboard. December 17, 2016. April 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160423205254/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/6813548/ro-james-already-knew-that-premiere. live.
  8. Ro James - Chart history | Billboard. Billboard. August 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160811084832/http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart?f=367. August 11, 2016.
  9. Ro James - Chart history | Billboard. Billboard. April 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160404160907/http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart. October 25, 2021. April 4, 2016.
  10. Ro James - Chart history | Billboard. Billboard. August 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160811080000/http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart?f=333. October 25, 2021. August 11, 2016.
  11. Ro James - Chart history | Billboard. Billboard. August 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160811084827/http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart?f=1235. October 25, 2021. August 11, 2016.
  12. Web site: Ro James - ELDORADO - Amazon.com Music . Amazon.com . April 22, 2020 . October 2, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211002100935/https://www.amazon.com/ELDORADO-Ro-James/dp/B01DK96YVQ/ . live .
  13. Web site: ELDORADO by Ro James on Apple Music . itunes.apple.com . May 27, 2016 . April 22, 2020 . April 5, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170405030300/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/eldorado/id1106013140 . live .
  14. http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0=ts_chart_artistname%3Aro%20james&f[1]=itm_field_chart_id%3A344&f[2]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=ro%20james Chart Search for Ro James | Billboard]. Billboard. July 27, 2016.
  15. Ro James - Chart history | Billboard. Billboard. August 11, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160811075955/http://www.billboard.com/artist/6857401/ro-james/chart?f=1230. August 11, 2016.
  16. United States. single. Ro James. September 8, 2023.
  17. Web site: R&b Star Ro James releases his brand new single "Plan B" featuring Brandy. June 12, 2021. outnowmagazine.com. July 7, 2020. June 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210611230002/https://outnowmagazine.com/ro-james-plan-b/. live.
  18. Web site: Ro James To Embark On Headlining "XIX" Tour In 2017 - Nominated For A GRAMMY For Best R&B Performance For "Permission" From Debut Album "ELDORADO". 2021-06-12. RCA Records. en. June 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612004050/https://www.rcarecords.com/news/ro-james-embark-headlining-xix-tour-2017-nominated-grammy-best-rb-performance-permission-debut-album-eldorado/. live.
  19. Web site: Ellis. Stacy-Ann. 2018-04-12. Ro James And BJ The Chicago Kid's "R&B Tour" Is Coming To A City Near You. 2021-06-12. VIBE.com. en-US. June 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612004048/https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/ro-james-bj-the-chicago-kid-r-b-tour-579403/. live.

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