Ralph Tresvant appeared in the film House Party 2 in 1991, performing the tune ‘Yo Baby Yo’ from the House Party 2 Movie Soundtrack. In 1993, he released his second record, It Is Goin’ Down. The record featured greater participation from Tresvant as he made a number of the tracks himself. But, the record did not perform along with the introduction. In 1996, he reunited with all the other members of New Edition for the launch of Home Again which became a success. The record was launched on September 10, 1996 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Pop and R&B Charts. Ralph Tresvant’s third solo album, Rizz Wa Faire, was released March 7, 2006. The very first single and video in the record was “My Homegirl.”
Patricia Tresvant, Ralph Tresvant, Sr, Sensitivity, The Best Things in Life Are Free, Do What I Gotta Do
Siblings
LaTonya Tresvant, Andre Tresvant, Sensitivity, The Best Things in Life Are Free, Do What I Gotta Do
Nicknames
Ralph Trevsant , Ralph Edward Tresvant Jr. , Ralph E. Tresvant , Rizzo , Ralph Edward Tresvant, Jr. , RalphTresvant
Music Groups
New Edition (Since 1978), Heads of State
Movies
Get on Up, Motives 2, Ray, Paper Soldiers, House Party 2, Barber Shop Blues
Star Sign
Taurus
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Quote
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No matter what you are, who you are, or where you came from, you always gotta stick together. That's where your strength comes from, and as long as you stay positive, you can't ever make a mistake.
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Fact
1
He and his bandmates New Edition get signed to Bad Boy Records [October 2002]
2
Formed a new group with Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill called "Heads of State".
3
He and fellow New Edition member Ricky Bell had a double wedding.
4
When New Edition was recording their 1988 album Heartbreak, Ralph had a little trouble with Johnny Gill joining the group. Johnny Gill wasn't from Boston and Ralph (who was working on a solo album at the time) felt uneasy with Johnny taking Bobby Brown's place. After Ralph and Johnny laid some vocals the two became very close friends and have been that way ever since.
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Formed a new group called Triple Threat with Ricky Bell and Bobby Brown.
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Recorded his first solo album at age 16 which was never released.
7
Formed his own record label called Rated R records.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Motives 2
2007
Video
DJ Sensitivity
Triple Cross
2005
Video
Sonny
Barbershop Blues
2004
Video
Brown Sugar
2002
Royale (uncredited)
Paper Soldiers
2002
Knight Rider
1985
TV Series
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mo' Money
1992
performer: "Money Can't Buy You Love", "Mo' Money Groove", "The Best Things in Life Are Free" - as Ralph Tresvant / writer: "Money Can't Buy You Love", "The Best Things in Life Are Free" - as Ralph Tresvant
House Party 2
1991
performer: "Rated R", "Yo Baby Yo" - as Ralph Tresvant / writer: "Rated R" - as Ralph Tresvant
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The New Edition Story
2017/II
TV Series co-producer completed
The New Edition Story
2017
TV Series executive producer - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Entertainment Tonight
2016
TV Series
Himself
Steve Harvey
2016
TV Series
Himself - Guest
Life on the V: The Story of V66
2014
Documentary
Himself
Real Husbands of Hollywood
2013
TV Series
Himself
Unsung
2013
TV Series documentary
Himself
2012 Soul Train Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself
20th Annual Trumpet Awards
2012
TV Special
Himself
The Mo'Nique Show
2010
TV Series
Himself
Who Stole the Soul?
2009
Documentary
Himself
BET Awards 2009
2009
TV Special
Himself
25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special
2005
TV Special
Himself / Performer (as New version, as New Edition)
R U the Girl?
2005
TV Series
Himself
Behind the Music
2005
TV Series documentary
Himself
The 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself (as New version, as New Edition)
Black in the 80s
2005
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself (as New version, as New Edition)
Retrosexual: The 80's
2004
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself (as New version, as New Edition)
Soul Train
1984-2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
The 10th Annual Walk of Fame Honoring Smokey Robinson
2004
TV Movie
Himself
Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge
2004
TV Series
Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2004
TV Series
Himself
20th Century Masters: The Best of New Edition - The DVD Collection
2004
Video short
Himself
Essence Awards
2003
TV Movie documentary
Himself (as New version, as New Edition)
2nd Annual BET Awards
2002
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 24th Annual American Music Awards
1997
TV Special
Himself (as New version, as New Edition)
Family Matters
1996
TV Series
Himself
Top of the Pops
1996
TV Series
Himself
The 8th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1994
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
Stone Cold
1991
Video
Himself
1991 Billboard Music Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself (as Ralph Tresvant)
House Party 2
1991
Himself (uncredited)
The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself - Performer (as Ralph Tresvant)
Ebony/Jet Showcase
1986-1991
TV Series
Himself
Voices that Care
1991
TV Movie documentary
Himself - Lead Vocals
The 18th Annual American Music Awards
1991
TV Special
Himself
The 4th Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1990
TV Special
Himself - Presenter
The 3rd Annual Soul Train Music Awards
1989
TV Special
Himself -Performer (as New version, as New Edition)
$8 Million
He deserves that and more. He was responsible for some amazing hits!