Ralph Tresvant

This article is about the singer. For the singer's eponymous debut album, see Ralph Tresvant (album).

Ralph Tresvant
Tresvant in 2023
Tresvant in 2023
Background information
Birth nameRalph Edward Tresvant
Also known as
  • Rizz
  • Rizzo
Born (1968-05-16) May 16, 1968 (age 56)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • drums
Years active1981–present[2]
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website

Ralph Edward Tresvant (born May 16, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead singer of R&B group New Edition.[3][4] As a solo artist, Tresvant released his double platinum-selling debut album Ralph Tresvant (1990).[5] In 2008, he began touring with Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill in a new group named Heads of State. On February 3, 2023, Tresvant became host of the syndicated radio show "Love and R&B," heard on WOSF.[6]

  1. ^ Ed Hogan. "Ralph Tresvant". AllMusic. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "'The New Edition Story' Part One: Humble Beginnings To Harsh Realities". Essence. January 25, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  3. ^ King, Aliya S. (December 30, 2015). "Remember When Ralph Tresvant Went Solo?". Retrieved March 6, 2017.
  4. ^ "Bobby Brown's Uneasy Passage". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 6, 2017.
  5. ^ "Ralph Tresvant - Biography - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
  6. ^ Inc, Urban One. "Urban One Inc's Reach Media Announces R&B Superstar Ralph Tresvant of New Edition as Host of "Love and R&B"". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved February 24, 2024. {{cite press release}}: |last= has generic name (help)