Ronnie Bell

While deeply rooted in the traditions of old-school classic soul, Ronnie Bell’s music brings a fresh vibe to the genre. Drawing inspiration from Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Al Green and Marvin Gaye, Bell also incorporates contemporary influences from the likes of Usher and The Weeknd. The result is a sound that is both familiar and innovative, with a raw energy and emotional depth that is all his own. No stranger to the road, Bell has toured extensively and performed in front of large crowds across the country. Raised in Walker, Louisiana, roughly 20 miles east of Baton Rouge, Bell started singing in choirs as a youngster. During his teenage years, he performed with the family group George Perkins & the Voices of Harmony, and then with Kenneth Mitchell & the Voices of Praise. After two years of attending Delta State University, during which he played on the school’s Division II championship-winning football team, he transferred to Southern University and joined the Southern University Concert Choir. Bell also opened on-campus gigs headlined by the likes of 112 and Erykah Badu. A self-titled three-song 2012 EP served as Bell’s solo debut. Several singles such as “Cotton Candy” followed during the next few years and led to a longer EP, #BBMyself, in 2015. I’ll Pay the Shipping Cost arrived in 2016. His latest is Ronnie Bell 365, and the single “The Party Ain’t Ova” is currently in rotation. More at reelentgroup.com.