Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Ronnie DeVoe Jr. is recognized globally as R&B royalty. He is a member of the supergroups New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe. Beginning his career as a child, DeVoe’s musical legacy began in 1982 with the release of New Edition’s hit single, “Candy Girl.”
Rated by the industry’s toughest and most respected critics, the single received a coveted 4-star rating from Billboard. From 1982 to 2004, New Edition released 7 acclaimed albums and classic songs like, “Mr. Telephone Man,” “If It Isn’t Love,” “Can You Stand The Rain,” “Hit Me Off” and “Hot 2nite.”
During New Edition’s hiatus, DeVoe joined forces with fellow bandmates Michael Bivins and Ricky Bell to form Hip-Hop trio, Bell Biv DeVoe. From 1990 to 2017, the trio released 4 albums and Chart-topping singles including “Poison,” “Do Me” and “Something In Your Eyes.”
Breaking into entrepreneurship, Ronnie is the owner of DeVoe Broker Associates, a Georgia Real Estate company. Married to Shamari DeVoe, the couple is seen as one of the nation’s most noted power couple. Featured in Essence Magazine, Ebony Magazine, and various other high-profile outlets, this R&B royalty couple have made a name for themselves on the music scene, as entrepreneurs and as advocates for solid marriage. Follow Ronnie on social media: @BigRonDeVoe
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