Ronny J facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ronny J
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| Birth name | Ronald Oneil Spence, Jr. |
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| Born | September 14, 1992 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Origin | Woodbury, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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Ronald Oneil Spence, Jr. is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter known to the world as Ronny J. He is famous for creating the beats and sounds for some of the biggest names in music.
Have you ever heard a song and thought, "Wow, that beat is amazing"? That's the work of a record producer like Ronny J. He has helped shape the sound of modern hip hop by working with artists like Kanye West, Eminem, XXXTentacion, Juice Wrld, and Lil Pump. His unique sound is often recognized by his audio tag, "Oh my God, Ronny!" at the start of a song.
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Early Life and First Steps in Music
Ronny J was born on September 14, 1992, in Camden, New Jersey. He grew up in the nearby town of Woodbury. His love for music started early when he played the drums as a young child. This experience sparked his interest in creating rhythms and beats.
Before becoming a full-time music producer, Ronny J studied art and architecture in college. However, his passion for music was too strong to ignore. He decided to move to Miami, a major hub for music, to chase his dream. In Miami, he joined music groups like C9 with Denzel Curry, which helped him get his start in the industry.
Career Highlights
Ronny J's hard work paid off. In May 2017, he signed a major record deal with Atlantic Records, one of the biggest music labels in the world. This was a huge step in his career.
On February 23, 2018, he released his first big project, a mixtape called `OMGRonny`. A mixtape is like an album that artists often release for free to showcase their style. Later, on August 14, 2020, he released his first official studio album, `Jupiter`.
In 2023, Ronny J released a song called "Emoji," which was a collaboration with his late friend, XXXTentacion. The song was released more than five years after the rapper's death and was included on Ronny J's second album, `Charged Up`.
Famous Songs Produced by Ronny J
As a producer, Ronny J has been the mastermind behind many hit songs that have climbed the music charts. The producer's job is to create the instrumental track, guide the artists, and make sure the final song sounds perfect. Here are some of the popular songs he has produced for other artists.
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||
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| "Hi ..." (Bhad Bhabie) |
2017 | 68 | 29 | — | 66 | — | — | — | 15 |
| "Kream" (Iggy Azalea featuring Tyga) |
2018 | 96 | — | — | 54 | 96 | — | — | Survive the Summer |
| "Bebe" (6ix9ine featuring Anuel AA) |
30 | — | — | 25 | 81 | — | 67 | Dummy Boy | |
| "The Ringer" (Eminem) |
8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | Kamikaze | |
| "Not Alike" (Eminem featuring Royce da 5'9") |
24 | 17 | 23 | 18 | — | 20 | — | ||
| "Rap Devil" (Machine Gun Kelly) |
13 | 10 | 45 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 15 | Binge | |
| "I Love It" (Lil Pump and Kanye West) |
6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | Harverd Dropout | |
| "Everything We Need" (Kanye West featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Ant Clemons) |
2019 | 33 | 17 | 26 | 30 | — | 27 | — | Jesus Is King |
| "Hurricane" (Kanye West and the Weeknd featuring Lil Baby) |
2021 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | Donda |
Ronny J's Music
Besides producing for others, Ronny J also creates his own music as a rapper and singer. Here are some of his projects.
Studio Albums
- Jupiter (2020)
- Charged Up (2023)
Mixtapes
- OMGRONNY (2018)
- No Name (2021) (with Lil Pump)
EPs
An EP, or Extended Play, is a short collection of songs, longer than a single but shorter than a full album.
- Thank You, Ronny J (2016)
- RJ Please Turn Me Up (2019)
- No Rest (2015) (with Yoshi Thompkins)
- iLoveMakonnen x Ronny J (2018) (with iLoveMakonnen)
See also
In Spanish: Ronny J para niños
