BJ just dropped a new three-song EP for the people. Because why? Why not. We’ve been waiting on new BJ for a while so his fans can now rejoice. This comes on the heels of his announcement of The R&B Tour with Ro James, kicking off May 15th in ATL. Yes, that’s tomorrow. I’m told…
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BJ The Chicago Kid recruits Tiara Thomas for “I Be High”
Okay, so 4/20 was yesterday. But today, let’s celebrate the hangover with BJ and Tiara’s “I Be High” — their special 4/20 release. Hey, better late than never, people! Inhale, exhale and prevail below.
BJ The Chicago Kid pays tribute to Usher’s classic album ‘Confessions’ with new EP
One thing BJ always does is pay homage. He’s a student of the game despite all his success, and is constantly paying homage to those who paved the way for him. Whether it be every weekend on IG, or by saluting the icons in the audio form (which he did today with a tribute to Usher’s…
FSD Feature: Alexander Fruchter recalls his 5 favorite Closed Sessions sessions
Photo by Bridges Alex Fruchter. DJ RTC. Call him what you want, we just call him a Chicago industry legend. Label owner, journalist, DJ, promoter, professor, artist manager — he’s truly done it all. From his early days at HipHopCongress.org & SoundSlam.com in the early 2000s, to heading up the groundbreaking and game-changing Chicago-based blog, Ruby Hornet;…
Listen to OG Maco’s “Alive” featuring BJ The Chicago Kid
OG Maco’s Children of The Rage album has finally hit the e-streets and it happens to include a collaboration with one of the city’s own. Maco is joined by BJ The Chicago Kid on track nine on the project, titled “Alive.” Check out what Maco and BJ put together below the cut.
Listen to BJ The Chicago Kid’s new release “Roses”
Fresh off his three Grammy noms, BJ is back with new music — this one called “Roses.” Only fitting that it impacts just in time for Valentines Day, right? Seriously, BJ should be the official voice of V-Day. It’s only right. “Roses” is another winner from the BJ cannon. Take a whiff of his fresh…
ill Brown links with Freddie Gibbs, BJ The Chicago Kid & G-Wiz for “Friends”
Wow, ill Brown went crazy with his new single “Friends,” heatrock from the vault that features heavyhitters BJ The Chicago Kid and Freddie Gibbs. Yeah, it’s that serious. The record is very hot as well. Look for ill’s Don’t Forget The Dope album when it drops later in 2017. Chicago Producer iLL Brown of TeamBackPack…
Stream BJ The Chicago Kid’s new project ‘The Lost Files: Cuffing Season’
Fresh off his three Grammy nominations, BJ The Chicago Kid is in the giving mood. It is the holiday season, after all. So as the story goes (in an interview with Saint Heron), BJ was in search of some files and found a missing hard drive that he forgot existed (don’t you just love when…
BJ The Chicago Kid honors Marvin Gaye with “Uncle Marvin”
Fresh of this astounding three Grammy nominations, BJ The Chicago Kid returns with some new music — this time featuring some vocals of the late, great Marvin Gaye. This one is in dedication to “Uncle Marvin,” and proves that R&B hasn’t gone anywhere. BJ is that deal, now the world is respecting him, and we…
Chance The Rapper, BJ The Chicago Kid & Kanye West nominated for multiple Grammys
This is a big morning for Chicago music. It comes as no surprise, but a major congrats to Chance The Rapper, who is up for one of the big four Grammy Awards, Best New Artist. On top of this major nomination, he’s dominated the hip-hop field, as he’s also up for Best Rap Performance (“No…