Ro James

Ronnie James Tucker (born November 19, 1986) professionally known as Ro James, 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.

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

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. 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. His debut album, Eldorado was released May 27, 2016. It debuted at number 71 on the US Billboard 200 and at number eight on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. 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 Eldorado Released: May 27, 2016 Label: ByStorm Entertainment, RCA Records Format: CD, digital download 71 8 3 Mantic Released: May 29, 2020 Label: ByStorm Entertainment, RCA Records Format: Digital download — — —

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

Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album USBub. USR&B/HH "Permission" 2015 17 37 12 RIAA: Platinum Eldorado "Plan B" 2020 — — — Mantic

Tours Headlining tour XIX Tour (2017)

Co-headlining tour The R&B Tour (with BJ The Chicago Kid) (2018)