Ronnie Davis, born Jerome Constantine Ballin on July 4, 1950, in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, was a reggae singer, songwriter and producer. He began his career by entering local talent contests in the early 1960s and formed the Westmorlites. In 1969, Ronnie Davis joined the Tennors, replacing Maurice Johnson. His solo career began with "Won't You Come Home" in 1975. Davis released his album Hard Times in 1977, followed by The Incredible Ronnie Davis Sings for You and I (1978), Gregory Isaacs Meets Ronnie Davis (1980), and Wheel of Life (1983). He was a member of the Itals, known for their 1985 album Rasta Philosophy, which was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Reggae Album. In 1995, he left the Itals to record the critically acclaimed album Come Straight in 1996, followed by his last album, Iyahcoustic (1997). Ronnie Davis passed away on January 25, 2017. In 2026, VP Records issued the single "Sun Is Shining", which reached number 67 on the UK Physical Singles Sales chart.
