In My Mind is due out next Friday, the 19th. NPR has made the album available for stream a week in advance. The track listing shows collaborations from Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, and Big K.R.I.T. who we saw on “The Resume.” Check out the stream below and cop the album next week.
LA Rapper/Singer Anderson .Paak has dropped some new funky heat with BJ The Chicago Kid. Anderson .Paak gained alot of exposure in 2015 with his new music and contributions to Dr. Dre‘s Compton. His lyrical skill and soulful vocals showcase the gospel elements within hip hop. The LA rapper has just released a new album … Continue reading Anderson .Paak – The Waters (Feat. BJ The Chicago Kid)[Youtube]
Today, BJ The Chicago Kid drops a remix of ‘Church’ with help from his Chicago friends Jeremih and Lil’ Durk. Stream the remix above, BJ The Chicago Kid’s Motown debut In My Mind is coming soon.
BJ The Chicago Kid makes a pretty compelling plea for the job of pleasing his lady in this cut with Big K.R.I.T. As he works the vintage microphone and tries to sing his way into a sweet gig on an even sweeter melody, BJ lays out his resume to a sexy lady in the shadows. The song will be featured on BJ’s forthcoming album, In My Mind, which has no official release date yet.
BJ the Chicago Kid stopped by Hot 97 for an interview, but what ended up happening was one of the station’s usual random chats. Everything was covered from the White Sox to working with Dr. Dre to BJ’s Grammy nomination for “Studio” to his preference for… freshly grated cheese. We DID get an album title; In My Mind drops next year. Although this wasn’t the typical interview, you can watch below to get inside the head of one of the most talented soul singers in today’s music. Watch the clip below.
BJ the Chicago Kid is on tour with Big K.R.I.T., and the Kritically Acclaimed Tour stops in Texas next month. You’re not going to want to miss those shows, so get tickets at the links below.
Houston, TX – 11/24
San Antonio, TX – 11/25
Dallas, TX – 11/27
Austin, TX – 11/28
Wait… BJ The Chicago Kid raps? The Chicago singer/songwriter shows a new side in the visuals for “It’s True,” set in his hometown. BJ saves some space at the end of the video to pay tribute to lost loved ones. Plus, Schoolboy Q eats chicken. Watch the clip below.
To paraphrase the intro of Kehlani’s 2015 smash mixtape You Should Be Here, this Grammy-nominated artist has been through more than some will in their entire lives “all before the age of being able to buy a f**king drink at a bar.” When you hear the talented singer/songwriter’s lyrics and see her perform, you can easily forget that she’s only 20 years old. She’s been on the rise for the past couple of years, thanks to hits like “FWU,” “The Way,” and “Alive,” and her work with artists like KYLE, G-Eazy, and Pusha T. Her sultry R&B sound, take-nothing-from-no-one attitude, and even her energetic dance moves have been key to helping her take the music scene by storm.
Hailing from Oakland, California, Kehlani got her first taste of stardom when she appeared on America’s Got Talent with the band PopLyfe while she was still in high school. After leaving the band, she released her first mixtape Cloud 19 in 2014, which achieved critical success and even landed on Complex’s Best Albums of 2014 list, even though it only had 8 tracks. Cloud 19 set Kehlani up to be the next big thing to come out of the Bay — incorporating her Oakland style and even featuring fellow HBK Gang member Iamsu!
In April 2015, Kehlani dropped her highly anticipated second mixtape You Should Be Here, which peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums and included features from JMBLYA alum Chance the Rapper and BJ the Chicago Kid. YSBH scored Kehlani her first Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album.
There’s a reason Kehlani’s You Should Be Here tour sold out almost every show. Kehlani started out as a dancer and can still move circles around most other performers out right now. Her DJ Noodles wakes the crowd up and Kehlani and her squad, consisting of her best friends, put on a sexy and energetic performance. Kehlani’s loyal fans, dubbed the Tsunami Mob, pack the house when she comes to town because they know Kehlani will connect with them and inspire them. Don’t be fooled by her tough, tatted exterior; she’s been through struggle and pain and she’s not afraid to break it down and tell her audience what she’s been through and more importantly, that it gets better.
Get familiar with Kehlani’s music before you see her turn JMBLYA all the way up by listening below. Also follow her on Snapchat @kehlanitsunami. Trust us.
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Surprise, Surprise! New-school King of the South K.R.I.T is back with some new fire called It’s Better This Way. Big K.R.I.T‘s new mixtape has been hosted by none other than Gangsta Grills’ DJ Drama. If you don’t already know, DJ Drama is a permanent figure in Atlanta’s mixtape history. To host a mixtape for K.R.I.T places the Mississippi Rapper along side legends like Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and many more. This new tape is not far from his previous releases, it features dope soulful beats that bang to compliment his smooth southern flow. It’s Better This Way features legends Ludacris and Warren G along with the rising star BJ The Chicago Kid, who is featured on the track “Can’t Be Still.” This is definitely a tape you wanna pick up and you can download it HERE for free. Don’t forget that K.R.I.T and BJ are touring through Texas for four dates. The dates and links to purchase tickets are below.
11/24 – Houston @ Warehouse Live
11/25 – San Antonio @ Alamo City Music Hall
11/27 – Dallas @ The Bomb Factory
11/28 – Austin @ Emo’s Autsin
Casey Veggies has been dropping single after single as he builds the hype for his debut album Live & Grow, set to come out Sept. 25. The album is poised to be a good one, with an impressive track list and features from Tyler the Creator, IAMSU, Ty Dolla $ign, Dej Loaf and more. Along with the track list, the West Coast Rapper released a trailer to the album, which includes a mash up of performances, music videos and interviews. Casey Veggies has been building this hype for months, and his audience can only hope that it was worth it. You can preorder the album on iTunes and check out the track list and video trailer below.
1. I’m The King (Prod. FreshChuck)
2. Set It Off (Prod. THC)
3. Actin Up Feat. Dom Kennedy (Prod. DJ Mustard)
4. Backflip Feat. YG & IAMSU! (Prod. IAMSU!)
5. New Faces (Prod. Mike & Keys, Co-Prod. Polyester)
6. Wonderful Feat. Ty Dolla $ign (Prod. Hit-Boy)
7. Tied Up Feat. DeJ Loaf (Prod. Kane)
8. A Little Time (Prod. Soundz)
9. Life Song Feat. BJ The Chicago Kid (Prod. SDOT)
10. Sincerely Casey (Prod. Mike & Keys)
11. Aw Man (Prod. THC)
12. R.I.P. Feat. Tyler, The Creator (Prod. Tyler, The Creator)
13. I’m Blessed (Prod. THC)
