Ralph Edward Tresvant Jr. was born on 16 May 1968, in Roxbury, Massachusetts USA, and also known as Rizz, is a new jack swing and R&M music singer, particularly familiar as the lead singer of the band called ‘New Edition’, as well as a solo performer. During his long career, Ralph has worked under the labels Interscope Records, Geffen Records, MCA Records and Xzault Media Group.
So just how rich is Ralph Tresvant? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the net worth of Ralph is over $8 million as of early 2017, earned mostly during his career as a singer which began in the early 1980s. However, Tresvant has also added to his wealth as a producer and actor.
Ralph Tresvant Net Worth $8 Million
Ralph really began his career in 1983, as the vocalist of the band ‘New Edition’, however, although moderately successful, in 1989 he left the band and began a solo career, subsequently releasing three studio albums, ten singles and one music video which increased Tresvant’s net worth considerably. His music video ‘Voices That Care’ (1991) was directed by David S. Jackson, but his most successful release was his self-titled debut album in 1990, which topped the R&B chart in the US, while achieving platinum certification. His second and third albums entitled ‘It’s Goin’ Down’ released in 1993 and ‘Rizz-Wa-Faire’ in 2006 reached respectively only 24th and 88th places on the US R&B chart.
Talking about his singles releases, the situation is pretty much the same: Ralph’s first single entitled ‘Sensitivity’ released in 1990 has been the most successful, reaching #1 on the R&B chart and achieving gold certification in the US. Moreover, he has released two guest singles, namely ‘Voices That Care’ in 1991 and ‘The Best Things in Life Are Free’ in 1992. In 2008, Tresvant joined the Head of State band alongside Johnny Gill and Bobby Brown. The band has constantly toured throughout the US, considerably raising Ralph’s popularity and net worth.
Aside from his music career, Ralph has appeared on the big screen too. He took part in the 1985 films ‘Krush Groove’ directed by Michael Schultz, ‘House Party 2’ in 1990 directed by Doug McHenry, ‘Barbershop Blues’ in 2004 directed by Stephen Allen, and the documentary film ‘Triple Cross: Bin Laden’s Spy in America’ in 2006 written by Jonathan Towers. More recently, Ralph appeared in ‘Mama, I Want to Sing!’ in 2012, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, and ‘Get On Up’ in 2014.
In his personal life, Ralph Tresvant married high school sweetheart Shelley in 1993, but they divorced in 1996 after having two daughters. Ralph subsequently married Amber Serrano in 2004 – the family resides in Acworth, Georgia..
Interscope Records, Geffen Records, MCA Records, Xzault Media Group
Albums
‘It’s Goin’ Down’(1993), ‘Rizz-Wa-Faire’ (2006), 'Living In A Dream' (1987) (Unreleased Album), 'Ralph Tresvant' (1990)
Music Groups
New Edition (Since 1978), Heads of State
Movies
1985: Krush Groove (1985), House Party 2 (1991), Barbershop Blues (2004), Triple Cross (2006), Behind RizzWaFaire (2008), Get On Up (2014), ‘Mama, I Want to Sing!’ (2012)
TV Shows
‘Triple Cross: Bin Laden’s Spy in America’ (2006, documentary)
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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
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He and his bandmates New Edition get signed to Bad Boy Records [October 2002]
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Formed a new group with Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill called "Heads of State".
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He and fellow New Edition member Ricky Bell had a double wedding.
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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.
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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)