BJ the Chicago Kid recently dropped his new 4AM EP and is now giving fans a look into his latest single, “Love You Slow,” with a live in-studio performance. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The performance gives fans a look into BJ’s creative process in the studio from the start of melodies to laying down […]
BJ the Chicago Kid has hopped into The-Dream’s catalog and fires off a cover of “Fancy” as apart of his new weekly series “BJ Wednesdays.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Grammy-nominated artist hit the Love Vs. Money album and delivered a new take on the classic record which is the first installment of new […]
When the tracklist for the Judas and the Black Messiah soundtrack hit the timeline, music fans knew they were in for something special. Headlined by “What It Feel Like,” a collaboration between JAY-Z and Nipsey Hussle the tracklist brings in Hip-Hop and R&B elite. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On the rap side, Nas, Rapsody, […]
Chicago artist Vic Mensa has today released his new 7-track titled V Tape on Roc Nation Records featuring the likes of Snoh Aalegra, Eryn Allen Kayne, SAINt JHN, BJ The Chicago Kid and Peter CottonTale. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The excellent 26-and-a-half-minute offering from Mensa is fully accompanied by a visualizer to every track […]
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-minute run. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information BJ fans and newcomers get treated to a […]
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. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information he 17-song soundtrack features new tracks by Ms. Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby, Vince […]
BJ the Chicago Kid celebrates the launch fo the Amazon R&B Rotation by remixing his “Too Good” single with PJ Morton. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The original can be found on the 1123 album, but the reimagining of the single not only brings in PJ Morton but instrumentalist Jarizus Mozee and solely available on […]
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-award winner Che “Rhymefest” Smith will be honorary Marshalls. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The theme for the Bud Billiken […]
Can the TRUE hip-hop heads say holla? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 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 album, Lalia’s Wisdom. The 9th Wonder produced album has been nominated for Best Rap Album, while one […]
Words by Megan Ambers Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 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 4,966 square foot flagship is located in the Wicker Park area of Chicago, adding a […]
Slum Village’s Young RJ recently debuted his latest single “Issues”, a record that features Chicagoan BJ the Chicago Kid. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Now, the independent artist has dropped visuals to accompany the track, with the storyline being directed by Diego Cruz. Advertisement The video gets real about the different “Issues” all […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 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 soulful lyrics. Advertisement “The collaboration could have not come at a better time.. […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bj The Chicago Kid Advertisement w/ Sir The Baptist Thursday, 7.27.17 At The Foundry (29 East Allen St.) 8pm, ALL AGES Tix | TheFillmorePhilly.com
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.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Cornelio Austin-produced cut is the fourth single off Goapele’s forthcoming EP, Dreamseeker, due out May 19th via EMPIRE / […]
Fat Joe and Jay Z have made Hip Hop history by ending their long-standing beef and joining forces. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After signing The L.O.X. and Yo Gotti in December, the label officially announced the signing of Fat Joe this morning revealing that Plata o Plomo, his upcoming joint album with Remy Ma, will be his first […]
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 project, the Chicago rapper recruited the likes of John Legend, BJ The Chicago Kid, Bilal and more. Today, Common opts to release […]
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 Kid. The two artists performed their single “Black America Again” on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
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 Flow, with its first episode focused on travel. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ken Slide of Footaction said, “Having artists who are at very different […]
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 new mixtape titled ’88. Though he stands firmly on his own, Grant’s 13 track project boasts contributions from BJ The Chicago […]
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” which is a smooth and mellow cut. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hear it above.
