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Kevin Ross
BornWashington, D.C.
Genres
OccupationSinger
LabelsMotown
WebsiteOfficial website

Kevin Ross is an American R&B and soul recording artist and songwriter currently signed to Motown Records. He released his debut, major label studio album, The Awakening in March 2017. The lead single off that album, "Long Song Away," reached number 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. Ross released the EP, Drive, in September 2017.

Early life and education

Ross grew up in Washington, D.C..[1] He attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston where he earned a degree in songwriting.[2][3]

Career

After graduating from Berklee, Ross moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in songwriting. He worked with artists like Usher, Jamie Foxx, Akon, Dave Hollister, Johnny Gill, SWV, and others. His own song, "Never Said," was featured alongside BJ the Chicago Kid, Ne-Yo, Chrisette Michele, and others on the 2012 Motown Music Sampler.[2][3][4] In 2013, he co-wrote "Touchin, Lovin" by Trey Songz featuring Nicki Minaj which would go on to be certified Platinum and reach #43 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[5][6] Also in 2013, Ross performed at The BET Honors and the BET Music Matters showcase.[7]

In 2014, Ross opened for Maxwell on his "Summer Solstice" tour and performed at the Essence Music Festival.[7][8] In September of that year, he released his first major label EP on Motown Records, Dialogue in the Grey, which had features from Ne-Yo and T.I..[7][9][10] One song from the EP, "This Is My Wish," would go on to peak at #16 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.[11] It was also used in holiday-themed commercials for Glade air fresheners.[1][9][12] Ross also toured with Ne-Yo on his "One Night Only" tour in the fall of 2014.[8][13] Another song off of Dialogue in the Grey, "Dream," was remixed by Chaz French in the summer of 2015.[14]

In early 2016, Ross' single, "Be Great" was featured on an episode of Grey's Anatomy.[9] He also covered Outkast's song, "Prototype".[14] In December 2016, Ross released another EP entitled, Long Song Away, which featured "Be Great" and a remix of the song with BJ the Chicago Kid. It also featured the titular track, "Long Song Away," which would go on to peak at #1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.[1][13][15] Prior to the release of the EP, Ross performed on an episode of the TV One series, Lexus Verses and Flow.[13]

Beginning in March 2017, Ross opened for Ro James on his "XIX" tour.[2] On March 24, 2017, he released his debut studio album on Motown Records entitled, The Awakening.[16][17] The album featured the songs "Long Song Away," "Be Great" (and its remix), the remix to "Dream," and "Don't Go."[16] In May 2017, Ross began a North American headlining tour in support of the album.[18]

In September 2017, Ross releases a new EP titled Drive.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US
Heat
[19]
The Awakening
  • Released: March 24, 2017 (US)
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
 — 16
"—" denotes an album that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

EPs

List of EPs with selected album details
Title Details
Dialogue in the Grey
  • Released: September 16, 2014 (US)
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download
Dream Chasers[9]
  • Released: May 2, 2015 (US)
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download
Long Song Away
  • Released: December 9, 2016 (US)
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download
Drive
  • Released: September 29, 2017 (US)
  • Label: Motown
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
Adult
R&B
[15] 		US
R&B
[11]
"This is My Wish" 2014 — — 16 Dialogue in the Grey
"Long Song Away" 2016 — 1 23 Long Song Away
"Don't Go" 2017 — 15 — The Awakening
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Songwriting and production

Selected songs with songwriting credits by Kevin Ross
Single name Year Primary artist(s) Album Role Notes
"Touchin, Lovin"[5] 2014 Trey Songz feat. Nicki Minaj Trigga Co-writer US #43[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c Mendizabal, Maya (March 23, 2017). "Kevin Ross Says First Billboard No. 1 is a 'Gift From God,' as Singer Tops Adult R&B Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ a b c Robertson, Darryl (March 3, 2017). "Premiere: Kevin Ross Offers To "Pick You Up" In New Video". Vibe. Retrieved September 29, 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ a b Nunn, Jerry (March 17, 2017). "Singer Kevin Ross wants to 'Pick You Up'". ChicagoPride.com. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  4. ^ "Watch List: Kevin Ross - A Song For You". Next2Shine. February 8, 2013. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "Kevin Ross Drops "Don't Go" Video; Announces Title and Release Date For New EP". SingersRoom. September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Trey Songz - Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ a b c "Kevin Ross Takes Us Into The Unknown With "Dialogue In The Grey" EP". Next2Shine. September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  8. ^ a b Poole, Jermaine (October 14, 2014). "Motown's Kevin Ross Reveals Acoustic Video For "Money Over Love;" Touring With Ne-Yo". SingersRoom. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  9. ^ a b c d Platon, Adelle (March 31, 2016). "Singer Kevin Ross Looks to Shift the Culture with Powerful Video for 'Be Great' Feat. Chaz French: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "New Music: Kevin Ross – 'Dialogue In The Grey' (EP)". This Is RnB. September 17, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  11. ^ a b "Kevin Ross - Chart History - Hot R&B Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "Recap & Photos: Kevin Ross Performs at Glade Pop Up Store in NYC 12/10/14". You Know I Got Soul. December 11, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  13. ^ a b c "Motown R&B Artist Kevin Ross' Long-Awaited EP 'Long Song Away' To Arrive On December 9". SingersRoom. December 2, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  14. ^ a b Breezy, Elle (February 11, 2016). "Kevin Ross Takes Outkast's 'Prototype' For A Smooth Ride". SingersRoom. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  15. ^ a b "Kevin Ross - Chart History - Adult R&B Songs". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ a b Jackson, Daren (April 6, 2017). "Review: Kevin Ross' 'The Awakening' Aims To Continue The Legacy Of R&B". Vibe. Retrieved September 29, 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ "Kevin Ross Can't Shake A Special One In "Don't Forget About Me" (Video)". Vibe. April 10, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ "Kevin Ross Announces 'The Awakening' Tour (Dates)". SingersRoom. April 21, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  19. ^ "Kevin Ross - Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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