Ro James facts for kids

Ronnie James Tucker, known as Ro James, is an American R&B singer. He is famous for his song "Permission" released in 2015. This song became very popular, reaching number 37 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Ro James signed with ByStorm Entertainment, which is part of RCA Records. He released his first album, Eldorado, in 2016.

Ro James's Music Journey

Early Life and Musical Start

Ro James was born in Stuttgart, West Germany. His family background includes Panamanian and African-American heritage. Even though he loved to sing when he was a kid, he never sang in front of people.

Later, he moved to New York. There, his aunt, Rosie Gaines, who used to sing for the famous artist Prince, inspired him a lot. When he was 19, his love for Prince's album Purple Rain led him to a music studio.

Becoming a Songwriter

Ro James started writing songs with a track called "Portrait." He even helped write the song "Use Me" for the R&B singer Miguel. They became friends through MySpace, a social media site.

First Music Releases and Success

Ro James performed in New York with other artists like Luke James and Wynter Gordon. In 2013, he released his first EP. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs than a full album. His EP was called ..., ..., and Cadillacs. Each part of the title stood for important things in his life: first love, first drink, and first car. This EP included songs like "A.D.I.D.A.S." and "Pledge Allegiance."

In 2015, Ro James signed with ByStorm Entertainment and RCA Records. He then released "Permission," his first song with a major record label. It became a big hit, reaching number 37 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Debut Album and Grammy Nomination

His first full album, Eldorado, came out on May 27, 2016. It reached number 71 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number eight on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Because of this album, he was nominated for Best R&B Performance at the 59th Grammy Awards in February 2017. This was a huge achievement for him!

Ro James's Music Collection

Albums

Ro James has released two studio albums:

EPs (Extended Plays)

He has also released several EPs, which are shorter than full albums:

Singles

Here are some of Ro James's popular singles:

Concert Tours

Ro James has performed on several tours:

Headlining Tour

• XIX Tour (2017)

Co-headlining Tour

• The R&B Tour (with BJ The Chicago Kid) (2018)