BJ The Chicago Kid
BJ The Chicago Kid

BJ The Chicago Kid

USAR&B, Neo Soul
1,001,408 monthly listeners
  • 445K followers
  • 149K subscribers
  • 230.4K followers
  • 116 followers
  • 63.3K followers

BJ The Chicago Kid's Top Spotify Songs

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Artist Name
Turnin' Me Up
110.4K streams
2
Artist Name
Smokin' And Ridin' (feat. Freddie Gibbs & Problem)
84.1K streams
3
Artist Name
Feel The Vibe
36.4K streams
4
Artist Name
Never Change (feat. Philip Bailey)
30.2K streams
5
Artist Name
Spend The Night
26.7K streams
110.4K
Streams last week
84.1K
Streams last week

Smokin' And Ridin' (feat. Freddie Gibbs & Problem)

BJ The Chicago Kid, Freddie Gibbs, Problem
36.4K
Streams last week
30.2K
Streams last week
26.7K
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20.2K
Streams last week
18.8K
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17.8K
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Slide By

The WRLDFMS Tony Williams, EarthGang, BJ The Chicago Kid
17.4K
Streams last week
16.7K
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Church

BJ The Chicago Kid, Chance The Rapper, Buddy

BJ The Chicago Kid's YouTube Videos

84.1M
Views
ScHoolboy Q - Studio ft. BJ The Chicago Kid
Youtube
84.1M views
Apr 21, 2014
17.6M
Views

Polo G - Wishing For A Hero (feat. BJ The Chicago Kid) [Official Video]

Polo G

Polo G - Wishing For A Hero (feat. BJ The Chicago Kid) [Official Video]
Youtube
17.6M views
May 19, 2020
12.6M
Views

Joey Bada$$ ft. BJ the Chicago Kid - Like Me (Official Music Video)

PRO ERA

Joey Bada$$ ft. BJ the Chicago Kid  - Like Me  (Official Music Video)
Youtube
12.6M views
Feb 10, 2015

BJ The Chicago Kid's Top Spotify Playlists in the past 3 Months

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Chill Vibes
by Spotify
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Vanguard
by Spotify
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Jazz Rap
by Spotify
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Soul Lounge
by Spotify
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metropolis
by Spotify
2.5M
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1.4M
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1.3M
Followers
901.6K
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856.9K
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806.3K
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BJ The Chicago Kid's Chart Ranks

Past 12 Months

Events34 Events

Apr
27
BJ The Chicago Kid at The Birchmere
United States
USA
, Alexandria0 - 500 Hall
Apr
30
BJ The Chicago Kid at Blue Note New York
United States
USA
, New York0 - 500 Club
May
01
BJ The Chicago Kid at Blue Note New York
United States
USA
, New York0 - 500 Club
May
02
BJ The Chicago Kid at Blue Note New York
United States
USA
, New York0 - 500 Club
May
03
BJ The Chicago Kid at Blue Note New York
United States
USA
, New York0 - 500 Club
Apr
07
Ledisi at Music Hall at Fair Park
United States
USA
, Dallas2500 - 5000 Hall
Past
Mar
30
Ledisi at Chicago Theatre
United States
USA
, Chicago2500 - 5000 Hall
Past
Jul
28-30
Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley
United States
USA
, NapaN/A N/A
Past
Jun
24
NxWorries at Prospect Park Bandshell
United States
USA
, New York5000 - 10000 Public / Outdoor
Past
Jun-Aug
07-24
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
United States
USA
, BrooklynN/A N/A
Past

BJ The Chicago Kid's Upcoming Events11 Events

  • BJ The Chicago Kid at The Birchmere

    BJ The Chicago Kid
    The Birchmere
    USA, Alexandria
    Hall0 - 500
  • BJ The Chicago Kid at Blue Note New York

    BJ The Chicago Kid
    Blue Note New York
    USA, New York
    Club0 - 500
  • BJ The Chicago Kid at Blue Note New York

    BJ The Chicago Kid
    Blue Note New York
    USA, New York
    Club0 - 500
  • BJ The Chicago Kid at Blue Note New York

    BJ The Chicago Kid
    Blue Note New York
    USA, New York
    Club0 - 500
  • BJ The Chicago Kid at Blue Note New York

    BJ The Chicago Kid
    Blue Note New York
    USA, New York
    Club0 - 500

BJ The Chicago Kid's Past Events23 Events

  • Ledisi at Music Hall at Fair Park

    Ledisi, BJ The Chicago Kid
    Music Hall at Fair Park
    USA, Dallas
    Hall2.5K - 5K
  • Ledisi at Chicago Theatre

    Ledisi, BJ The Chicago Kid
    Chicago Theatre
    USA, Chicago
    Hall2.5K - 5K
  • Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley festival

    Mary J. Blige, Nas, Chance The Rapper, Cordae, Ari Lennox, Smino, Bobby McFerrin, Gary Clark Jr., Madlib, Yussef Dayes, PJ Morton, Rakim, Robert Glasper, Talib Kweli, 9th Wonder, DJ Jazzy Jeff, BJ The Chicago Kid, Big Freedia, George Clinton, J.PERIOD, Rapsody, Terrace Martin, Digable Planets, NxWorries, Cory Henry, MonoNeon, DOMi & JD Beck, Meshell Ndegeocello, Bilal, Ghost-Note, Keyon Harrold, Taylor Mcferrin, The Soul Rebels, Adam Blackstone, Soulive, Derrick Hodge, Nicholas Payton, Kenneth Whalum, Frédéric Yonnet, DJ TRAUMA, Weedie Braimah, Dj Pee .Wee
    USA, Napa
    Small
  • NxWorries at Prospect Park Bandshell

    Robert Glasper, BJ The Chicago Kid, Lalah Hathaway, NxWorries, Bilal
    Prospect Park Bandshell
    USA, New York
    Public / Outdoor5K - 10K
  • BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival festival

    (Sandy) Alex G, Corinne Bailey Rae, Joe, The Head and the Heart, Jorge Drexler, Raja Kumari, Band of Horses, Vundabar, Hermanos Gutiérrez, The Wallflowers, Ali Sethi, The Revivalists, Alvvays, Robert Glasper, Ibrahim Maalouf, Oumou Sangaré, Kelela, BJ The Chicago Kid, Digable Planets, NxWorries, Taj Mahal, Indigo De Souza, iLe, Stokley, Rickie Lee Jones, John Cale, Cimafunk, Marcia Griffiths, Kari Faux, Liv.e, Takuya Kuroda (黒田卓也), Jake Wesley Rogers, Tanukichan, Tomberlin, Kara Jackson, Bright Light Bright Light, Antonio Sánchez, Divino Niño, Lucrecia Dalt, Sara Curruchich, Julieta Rada, Chris Pierce, Izzy Heltai, Thornetta Davis, Little Moon, Vox Sambou, The Harlem Gospel Travelers, dj tara, Decora, Olivia K, Brown Rice Family, Roshni Samlal, Treya Lam, Lady Jess, The Chelsea Symphony
    USA, Brooklyn
    Small

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G-Eazy

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JID

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Afrojack
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Rizky Febian
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Ella Mai
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Joyner Lucas
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YG

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BJ The Chicago Kid's Beatport Songs

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Artist Name
Criminal (Original Mix)
Released on Apr 15, 2024
2
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OneFourThree (feat. Buddy & BJ The Chicago Kid) (Friend Within Remix)
Released on Jan 31, 2020
3
Artist Name
Reach (Original Mix)
Released on Jun 28, 2019
4
Artist Name
Too Late for That (Original Mix)
Released on Apr 23, 2020
5
Artist Name
Wishing For A Hero (Original Mix)
Released on May 15, 2020

Reach (Original Mix)

Afrojack, BJ The Chicago Kid

Wishing For A Hero (Original Mix)

BJ The Chicago Kid, Polo G

OneFourThree (feat. Buddy & BJ The Chicago Kid) (Keys N Krates Remix)

Buddy, Hermitude, BJ The Chicago Kid, Keys N Krates

Atwater Village (Original Mix)

BJ The Chicago Kid

More about BJ The Chicago Kid

Overview of Neo Soul musician BJ The Chicago Kid

Famous R&B and Neo Soul performer BJ The Chicago Kid is from Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Hip-hop, jazz, classic and modern R&B, and soul are all combined in his music. BJ The Chicago Kid is renowned for making passionate and emotive music that connects with his audience thanks to his smooth and seductive vocals.

BJ's music is firmly based in the classic R&B and soul sounds of the 1970s and 1980s, but he also uses cutting-edge production methods and draws inspiration from present hip-hop and trap music. His music has a particular tone that distinguishes it from other musicians in the genre thanks to this one-of-a-kind fusion of old and new components. The lyrics in BJ's songs, which explore topics of love, relationships, heartbreak, and self-discovery, are renowned for being real and genuine.

BJ The Chicago Kid is an exceptionally gifted musician who has significantly influenced the R&B and Neo Soul genres. His music, which reflects his experiences and feelings in life, has won the hearts of many admirers all over the world. BJ The Chicago Kid is an authentic master of his craft with his soulful voice and sentimental lyrics.

What are the most popular songs for Neo Soul musician BJ The Chicago Kid?

American R&B and Neo Soul performer BJ The Chicago Kid hails from Chicago. He has a sizable fan base because to a few of his well-liked songs. The song "Studio," which includes Ty Dolla $ign and has a calm, carefree mood that highlights BJ's vocals, is one of his most well-known songs. Another well-liked song is "Turnin' Me Up," which has a catchy chorus and a faster speed.

BJ On well-known songs like "Wishing For A Hero" with Polo G and "Blessings" with Chance the Rapper, Ty Dolla $ign, Anderson.Paak, Raury, and Jamila Woods, The Chicago Kid has worked with a number of other musicians. He also worked with Kehlani on the soulful duet "Down for You," which features both of their vocals.

A few of BJ The Chicago Kid's other well-known songs are "The Waters," "Church," "Type Of Day," "Skrawberries," which features JID, and "Roses." Each of these songs demonstrates BJ's distinctive style and artistic diversity, with each offering something distinctive.

BJ The Chicago Kid generally has a talent for writing soulful, heartfelt songs that connect with listeners. He stands out in the R&B and Neo Soul genres thanks to his soft voice and memorable hooks, and his band projects with other musicians have only increased his appeal.

What are the latest songs and music albums for Neo Soul musician BJ The Chicago Kid?

BJ Chicago-born soul and R&B singer The Chicago Kid has been quite active recently in the music industry. His smooth and seductive voice is on display on his most recent album, "1123 (Deluxe Edition) (2019)," which features Afrojack, Anderson.Paak, and Rick Ross. The album features a blend of classic R&B and contemporary soul, with fan favorites like "Feel the Vibe" and "Too Good" sticking out. The album has received accolades for its capacity to preserve the spirit of vintage R&B while also advancing the genre.

The newest single by BJ The Chicago Kid, "Show Her The Way" (2023), is a soulful ballad that highlights his strong vocal and emotional range. The song is a remembrance to his mother, who passed away in 2022, and a celebration of women's tenacity and fortitude. The song has garnered praise from critics for its sincere and poignant lyrics and BJ The Chicago Kid's talent for capturing real emotion in his music.

A remix of BJ The Chicago Kid's smash song "Skin Deep," featuring collaborations with a number of up-and-coming musicians, was also released in conjunction to his most recent single. The "Skin Deep (Remix Pack) (2023)" contains the original "Skin Deep (Remix)" with BJ The Chicago Kid's distinctive soulful sound, as well as remixes by artists including KAYTRANADA, Kehlani, and Teyana Taylor. The remix collection has received praise for maintaining the integrity of BJ The Chicago Kid's vintage sound while showcasing the diversity of contemporary R&B.

BJ With his most recent album and hits displaying his artistic development while remaining true to his beginnings, The Chicago Kid has continued to be a major influence in the R&B and soul music genres. Fans may expect this brilliant musician to release more heartfelt and sincere music in the future.

Which are the most important music performances and festival appearances for Neo Soul musician BJ The Chicago Kid?

BJ Top festivals and venues throughout the world have hosted thrilling performances by The Chicago Kid. He is known as one of his generation's most gifted R&B and Neo Soul musicians as a result of his outstanding performances.

BJ The Chicago Kid has performed on stages at some of the world's most prominent events. His distinctive vocal range and musical skill have been on display during performances at The Governors Ball, Essence Festival, A3C Festival, Java Jazz Festival, and Cincinnati Music Festival. BJ The Chicago Kid performed brilliantly while sharing the stage at the Essence Festival with renowned artists like Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott.

BJ The Chicago Kid has also appeared in a number of the most renowned venues in the world, including the Velvet Underground, the Blue Note in New York, the House of Blues in Chicago, the El Rey Theatre, and the 1884 Lounge. Standing ovations and full houses made his concerts at the House of Blues Chicago and El Rey Theatre particularly unforgettable.

In conclusion, BJ The Chicago Kid's appearances at prestigious events and festivals throughout the globe have solidified his reputation as a pioneer of Neo Soul and R&B. Everywhere he performs, people are enthralled by his dynamic performances and distinctive vocal range. True musical talent and an inspiration to both musicians and followers, BJ The Chicago Kid is.

Which are the most important collaborations with other musicians for Neo Soul musician BJ The Chicago Kid?

Soulful R&B songs produced by BJ The Chicago Kid in collaboration with some of the biggest stars in the music business have struck a chord with listeners all over the world. On the song "Studio," which was a massive smash in 2014, he worked with ScHoolboy Q, making it one of his most memorable collaborations. BJ's soulful vocals gave the single a level of depth and passion that connected with fans in addition to the song's smooth beat and catchy hook, which instantly cemented it as a classic.

BJ The Chicago Kid and Polo G collaborated on the song "Wishing For A Hero," which is another noteworthy project. BJ's skill as a singer and songwriter is on full display in the song's reflective lyrics and emotional delivery, and Polo G's verses give the song a level of grit and authenticity that makes it stand out in both of their discographies.

On the songs "Blessings" and "Down for You," respectively, BJ The Chicago Kid has also collaborated with Chance The Rapper, Ty Dolla $ign, Anderson.Paak, Raury, Jamila Woods, and Kehlani. These partnerships highlight how adaptable BJ is as a musician and how he can work in a variety of genres and styles without losing his own sound.

Overall, BJ The Chicago Kid's partnerships have aided him in solidifying his reputation as one of the most accomplished and admired artists in the R&B and Neo Soul genres. His expertise and commitment to his craft are evident in his ability to collaborate with a wide variety of musicians and produce music that connects with listeners all around the world.

What do people also ask about Neo Soul musician BJ The Chicago Kid?


What is BJ the Chicago Kid real name?

Bryan James Sledge is BJ the Chicago Kid's real name.


Is BJ the Chicago Kid a rapper?

BJ Rappers such as Schoolboy Q and The Chicago Kid have worked together on the song "Studio." For that tune, he was nominated for a GRAMMY in the category of Best Rap Sung Collaboration.


Who is BJ the Chicago Kid signed to?

Motown


Is BJ the Chicago Kid from Chicago?

BJ the Chicago Kid is an American singer, songwriter, and actor from Chicago, Illinois.


What part of Chicago is BJ the Chicago Kid from?

He grew up in the Brainerd neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.