BJ the Chicago Kid
R&B / Soul · US · Active since 1984

BJ the Chicago Kid

Soulful, church-reared vocals meet modern hip-hop grit. It is the sound of a late-night Chicago street corner where gospel roots and urban life collide.

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Bryan James Sledge, professionally known as BJ the Chicago Kid, is an American soul and contemporary R&B artist signed to Motown. Born in Chicago, he launched his career as a songwriter in 2001 before gaining recognition for his vocal contributions to Kanye West's 2006 track Impossible. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation as a versatile collaborator, working extensively with notable hip-hop artists including Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, and Anderson .Paak.

Our Catalog9 Albums · 2009 · 2023
Gravy
Gravy
2023
1123
1123
2019
The Lost Files: Cuffing Season
The Lost Files: Cuffing Season
2016
In My Mind
In My Mind
2016
The M.A.F.E. Project
The M.A.F.E. Project
2014
Pineapple Now-Laters
Pineapple Now-Laters
2012
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The Life of Love's Cupid
2011
The New Beginning
The New Beginning
2009
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A Taste of Chicago
2009
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