Ro James

Ronnie James Tucker (born November 19, 1987),[1] better known by his stage name Ro James, is a German-born 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 nameRonnie James Tucker
Born (1987-11-19) November 19, 1987[1]
Stuttgart, Germany
GenresAlternative R&B
Occupation(s)Singer–songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2011–present
Labels
  • ByStorm Entertainment
  • RCA

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
Mantic
  • Released: May 29, 2020
  • Label: ByStorm Entertainment, RCA Records
  • Format: Digital download
 — — —

EPs
Title Details Peak chart position
US
Coke, Jack, and Cadillacs
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: Digital
 —
Smoke
  • Released: March 23, 2018
  • Label: ByStorm Entertainment, RCA Records
  • Format: Digital download
 —

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album Certifications
US US
R&B
/HH
[7]		 US
R&B
[13]
"Permission" 2015 —[upper-alpha 1]3712 Eldorado
  • RIAA: Platinum
"Plan B" with Brandy[15] 2020 ——— Mantic

Notes
  1. "Permission" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 17 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[14]

References
  2. Platon, Adelle (15 January 2016). "R&B Bad Boy Ro James On His Influences & Upcoming Debut 'El Dorado'". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  3. "New Artist Spotlight: Ro James". Urban Bridgez. 30 January 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  4. Leight, Elias (25 November 2014). "jade de LaFleur, '405' Featuring Ro James". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  5. "Ro James Discusses Upcoming EP And Working With Miguel". Vibe. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  6. Platon, Adelle (17 December 2016). "Ro James Makes Magic on Sexy Jam 'Already Knew That'". Billboard. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
  11. "Ro James - ELDORADO - Amazon.com Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  12. "ELDORADO by Ro James on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2020-04-22.
  14. "Chart Search for Ro James | Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  15. [spotify:album:2XQiUnNoxy7B6QJRsbthMh spotify:album:2XQiUnNoxy7B6QJRsbthMh] Check |url= value (help). Retrieved May 15, 2020. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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