R.O.E.
American singer and rapper
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Roosevelt Sledge, Jr. (known professionally as R. O. E. or R.O.E.) is an American singer and rapper from Chicago, Illinois, active in independent hip hop since the late 2000s.[1][2] His stage name is an acronym for "Rising Over Envy" and is pronounced "roe."[1][3] He drew early notice with the EP A Backpacker Named R.O.E. (2011) and later issued a live album recorded with his band the Soulvillains.[2][4]
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 21, 1987 Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop, alternative R&B |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Label | Sledge Enterprises |
| Website | sledgeenterprises |
Career
Sledge is from Chicago's West Side and performs under the moniker R.O.E., pronounced "roe," an acronym he explains as "Rising Over Envy."[1] By early 2016 he had moved to New York City to pursue new opportunities and perspectives while continuing to release music and perform.[1]
His singles have been discussed by Chicago public radio outlet Vocalo, which featured "Can’t Stop" (2020) and "Money Ain’t a Thing" (2021) in its In Rotation selections.[3][5]
Discography
- Money in Motion (2021)
- Can't Stop Loving You (2022)
- Santa Monica Blues (2023)
- Frequency (2023)
- Turning Point (2024)
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