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BJ the Chicago Kid Performs Nine Song Medley for His Tiny Desk Concert

November 7, 2019

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Recently NPR has rolled out an amazing onslaught of Tiny Desk Concerts but BJ the Chicago Kid aimed to smash all of them. The Windy City singer hit the NPR offices and let off an impressive nine songs in the 17... Read Article

‘Queen and Slim’ Soundtrack to Feature Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby & More

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October 10, 2019

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The Queen and Slim soundtrack will be released next month via Motown Records. The label released the project's lead single "Collide" by Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG and the visuals which were shot in London. ... Read Article

BJ the Chicago Kid Recreates ‘Too Good’ for Amazon Music’s ‘R&B Rotation’

Shawn Grant

September 27, 2019

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BJ the Chicago Kid celebrates the launch fo the Amazon R&B Rotation by remixing his “Too Good” single with PJ Morton. The original can be found on the 1123 album, but the reimagining of the single not on... Read Article

Lil Rel Howery Named Grand Marshall of 90th Bud Billiken Parade, the Oldest African American Parade

Rashad Grove

July 18, 2019

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On August 10th, 2019, the 90th Bud Billiken Parade will take place in Chicago. The Grand Marshall for the event will be actor and comedian, Lil Rel Howery. Grammy-award nominee BJ The Chicago Kid and Academy-aw... Read Article

Culture Over Everything: Rapsody Snags Two Grammy Nominations

Ime Ekpo

November 28, 2017

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Can the TRUE hip-hop heads say holla? It looks like 2018 will be beyond superb for powerplayer emcee, Rapsody. The sagacious spitter has been nominated for two Grammy awards thanks to her groundbreaking a... Read Article

World’s Biggest Adidas Store Opens in Chicago

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October 6, 2017

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Words by Megan Ambers There are a lot of great things that comes from Chicago, Illinois. Chance the Rapper, the Chicago Bulls, Joefreshgoods and now, the biggest Adidas company store in the world. The new 4,... Read Article

Slum Village’s Young RJ Drops the Visuals to “Issues” featuring BJ the Chicago Kid

Samantha Callender

August 22, 2017

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Slum Village’s Young RJ recently debuted his latest single “Issues”, a record that features Chicagoan BJ the Chicago Kid. Now, the independent artist has dropped visuals to accompany the track, wit... Read Article

Slum Village’s Young RJ Drops New Single “Issues” featuring BJ The Chicago Kid

Samantha Callender

August 1, 2017

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle

New music coming by the way of Young RJ, part of the iconic hip hop group Slum Village. With a solo single titled “Issues”, RJ features rising hip hop superstars including BJ the Chicago Kid delivering soul... Read Article

Live Nation Presents The Circuit Series In Philly

Venus Rose

July 20, 2017

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Bj The Chicago Kid w/ Sir The Baptist Thursday, 7.27.17 At The Foundry (29 East Allen St.) 8pm, ALL AGES Tix | TheFillmorePhilly.com... Read Article

Goapele Recruits BJ The Chicago Kid For The Affectionate ‘Stay’

Nadirah Simmons

May 18, 2017

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Goapele enlists the help of crooner BJ The Chicago Kid for her new song “Stay.” On the duet, songstress and Chicago singer harmonizewhile singing “right here’s where you belong with me.” The Cornelio Austin... Read Article

Fat Joe Signs to Roc Nation, Ending Long-Standing Feud with Jay Z

Tiffany Hamilton

January 18, 2017

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Fat Joe and Jay Z have made Hip Hop history by ending their long-standing beef and joining forces. After signing The L.O.X. and Yo Gotti in December, the label officially announced the signing of Fat Joe thi... Read Article

Common Recruits Pusha T, Gucci Mane & BJ The Chicago Kid For “Black America Again” Remix

Rocko Rathon

November 14, 2016

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Earlier this month, Common released a politically-charged project titled “Black America Again.” The LP comes at a perfect time considering all of the civil unrest currently going on in the nation. For the proje... Read Article

Common & BJ The Chicago Kid Perform Live On Jimmy Fallon

Mike Borik

October 28, 2016

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Common's upcoming album "Black America Again" is set to arrive next Friday. Despite the wait Common decided to treat people this Thursday by performing a new record with fellow Chi-Town native BJ The Chicago Ki... Read Article

Footaction Shows Us What Vacationing With E-40, Omarion, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Casey Veggies Would Be Like

Kage Taylor

August 12, 2016

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Footaction’s new docu-series unites R&B and Hip Hop artists for eclectic conversations on today’s culture, while showcasing the hottest brands of the retailer. The Youtube series is called Footaction Free F... Read Article

Listen To Nick Grant’s Brand New Mixtape ’88

Rocko Rathon

February 2, 2016

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For the past few months, newcomer Nick Grant continues to build his momentum with breakthrough visuals and singles that showcases his lyrical dexterity. All of this has culminated with the release of his brand ... Read Article

Big K.R.I.T. Jumps On BJ The Chicago Kid’s “The Resume”

Akaash

December 4, 2015

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BJ The Chicago Kid has really become his own artist in the last few months and will likely see good success when he releases In My Mind, his debut album. Today he teams up with Big K.R.I.T. for "The Resume" whi... Read Article

Watch BJ The Chicago Kid x Chance The Rapper’s “Church” Video

Ayara Pommells

September 16, 2015

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BJ The Chicago Kid and Chance The Rapper battle with their conscience's in the new visual for "Church". As BJ contemplates whether or not to get wild and debaucherous with a seductress or to stay strong... Read Article

BJ The Chicago Kid Reveals Upcoming Album Details

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July 29, 2015

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Chicago crooner BJ The Chicago Kid recently held a private listening session to preview his upcoming album for a handful of New York City tastemakers. Fitted out in a grey suit with shorts, he performed "Turnin... Read Article

Listen to BJ The Chicago Kid “It’s True” (Remix)

rbrandon

April 13, 2015

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ORQF1MVips If you haven't heard BJ's The M.A.F.E. Project then your slipping something serious. Today the Chicago crooner enlists the help of TDE's Kendrick Lamar, ... Read Article

Listen to Kehlani’s New Song “Down for You”

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April 1, 2015

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Following an impressive SXSW performances and a dope interview in NYC Kehlani is back. With the assistance of BJ the Chicago Kid and Jahaan Sweet behind the boards the LA native has crafted a su... Read Article

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BJ the Chicago Kid Performs Nine Song Medley for His Tiny Desk Concert

‘Queen and Slim’ Soundtrack to Feature Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby & More

BJ the Chicago Kid Recreates ‘Too Good’ for Amazon Music’s ‘R&B Rotation’

Lil Rel Howery Named Grand Marshall of 90th Bud Billiken Parade, the Oldest African American Parade

Culture Over Everything: Rapsody Snags Two Grammy Nominations

World’s Biggest Adidas Store Opens in Chicago

Slum Village’s Young RJ Drops the Visuals to “Issues” featuring BJ the Chicago Kid

Slum Village’s Young RJ Drops New Single “Issues” featuring BJ The Chicago Kid

Live Nation Presents The Circuit Series In Philly

Goapele Recruits BJ The Chicago Kid For The Affectionate ‘Stay’

Fat Joe Signs to Roc Nation, Ending Long-Standing Feud with Jay Z

Common Recruits Pusha T, Gucci Mane & BJ The Chicago Kid For “Black America Again” Remix

Common & BJ The Chicago Kid Perform Live On Jimmy Fallon

Footaction Shows Us What Vacationing With E-40, Omarion, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Casey Veggies Would Be Like

Listen To Nick Grant’s Brand New Mixtape ’88

Big K.R.I.T. Jumps On BJ The Chicago Kid’s “The Resume”

Watch BJ The Chicago Kid x Chance The Rapper’s “Church” Video

BJ The Chicago Kid Reveals Upcoming Album Details

Listen to BJ The Chicago Kid “It’s True” (Remix)

Listen to Kehlani’s New Song “Down for You”

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