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BJ the Chicago Kid Essentials
Bluesy tunes that evoke the effortless cool of the South Side.
About BJ the Chicago Kid
Artist Biography
Singer and songwriter BJ the Chicago has made a career of fusing old- and new-school R&B while becoming a go-to vocalist for the greatest rappers of his generation.
• The Chicago native is from a very musical family. Both of his parents were church choir directors, and he grew up listening to healthy doses of gospel and R&B.
• BJ had his life changed when his father took him to see Janet Jackson’s 1990 Rhythm Nation World Tour. The live panther during “Black Cat” really blew his mind.
• When he was 19, he moved to Los Angeles and became a backup singer for the gospel duo Mary Mary. He soon began singing and writing songs for artists like Musiq Soulchild, Joe and Mary J. Blige.
• BJ sang on Stevie Wonder's 2005 album A Time to Love/i> and Kanye West’s 2006 single “Impossible”, from the Mission: Impossible III soundtrack.
• After signing with Motown, BJ released his major-label debut, In My Mind in 2016. The album earned three Grammy nominations, including Best R&B Album.
• His 2018 follow-up, 1123, brought two more Grammy nominations, including another for Best R&B Album.
• The singer has guested on tracks by superstar rappers like Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Warren G, ScHoolboy Q and Chance the Rapper.
Hometown
Chicago, IL, United States
Genre
R&B/Soul
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