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How Will Ro James Be Remembered?

A look into Ro James's career and where he's headed!
  1. We Give Him Permission to Serenade Us

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    (Photo: RCA)

    Ro James's single "Permission" was released earlier this year in April. Since then, it has been heard all over the airwaves and Ro James makes us fall in love with the melody and his voice. 

  2. Maxwell and Mary J. Blige Approved

    (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)

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    (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)

    Ro James will begin his El Dorado tour on November 5 in Baltimore, Maryland. He is also linking up with Maxwell and Mary J. Blige on their international tour.

  3. Use Me

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    Photo: RCA

    (Photo: RCA)

    Before "Permission" became popular, he was more known for co-writing "Use Me" on Miguel's Kaleidoscope Dream album.

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  5. The Time He Took It There On 'New Religion'

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    Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images

    (Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

    In Ro James's song "New Religion," his lyrics were very risqué. We'd include the lyrics here, but we'd rather you take a listen for yourself. Make sure to listen when you get a chance! 

  6. Internationally Known on the Microphone

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    Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images

    (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

    Ro James is an American singer but was actually born in Stuttgart, Germany! 

  7. Style Is Admirable

    We can admire his street stlye. It's casual but with a lot of edge! 

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  9. Internet Success

    His single "Permission"  peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B songs chart. 

  10. Ro James, the Performer

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    Photo: Johnny Louis/WireImage

    (Photo: Johnny Louis/WireImage)

    Ro James is certainly an entertainer. From his songwriting abilities to his singing, he is a talent to watch out for. Make sure to watch him perform at the Soul Train Awards! 

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