4x Grammy-nominated singer BJ The Chicago Kid recently released a short film to appease his fans while they wait for him to drop his sophomore album. The 6-minute short film, “The Opening Ceremony” takes place in the streets of Los Angeles and touches on the themes of relationships, police brutality, and poverty. It was directed by female director Child (Smokepurpp, Kodie [Read More]
Grammy-nominated singers and songwriters Ro James and BJ the Chicago Kid kicked off "The R&B Tour" last week in Atlanta and it was everything fans hoped for: Two soul-singing, hand-waving R&B superstars who allow their voices to tell their stories. The night was met with perfect vocal performances by the pair as they interchangeably switched out on stage giving an [Read More]
BJ The Chicago Kid surprises his fan base with the new 3-song EP, 'The Opening Ceremony.' The setlist includes "Going Once, Going Twice," "Nothing Into Something," and "Rather Be With You," three records that highlight BJ's musical growth and sultry sounds. The combination of well-written, feel-good contemporary songs, and finely-calibrated production makes for a great teaser as BJ readies his [Read More]
In anticipation of the newly announced joint tour, "The R&B Tour," Grammy-nominated singers-songwriters Ro James and BJ The Chicago Kid, put their own spin on the Jodeci hit single, "Come and Talk to Me." Ro James released his new 4-track, Smoke EP just last month. The second installment, entitled Mirrors, is due out later this spring. BJ the Chicago Kid is [Read More]
Days ahead of the release of her upcoming ninth studio album, Let Love Rule, R&B artist Ledisi unwraps the brand new single, "Us4Ever," featuring B.J. The Chicago Kid.
Goapele unwraps the music video for her intoxicating and lush R&B gem, "Stay," featuring BJ The Chicago Kid. In the abstract clip, directed by Sean Alexander, the camera lens focuses in on the West Coast songstress as she picks up the pieces.
With the “Issues” video, RJ uses an uncommon, cutting edge approach for this serious subject matter; weaving in a very diverse cast and showing that regardless of race and or ethnicity, we all have the same problems and share the same “issues.”
The duo links up again as RJ delivers thought provoking lyrics with BJ the Chicago Kid finessing the track with his soulful vocals and paint a picture of our current political climate, inner cities, and of course... personal inner demons.
BJ The Chicago Kid & Tiara Thomas connected in celebration of every smoker's favorite holiday, 4/20, with the smooth, mid-tempo jam entitled "I Be High"...
Like a feel-good, down home Gospel song, "Everything’s Gonna Be Alright" features hand claps, foot-stomps, and soulful, harmonious voices which sing a message of optimism.
