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About

BJ THE CHICAGO KID IN CONCERT:

 

Since signing with Motown Records in 2012, rising neo soul and hip hop artist BJ the Chicago Kid has generated major buzz with red-hot collaborations alongside heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q. His highly anticipated debut on the legendary label has yet to drop, but that hasn’t stopped some of soul and R&B’s biggest stars from taking note – Jill Scott tapped BJ for her 2015 tour, and his cutting-edge sound is sure to earn him plenty of new fans on the road. In concert BJ delivers his smooth vocals with unbridled passion and energy while his talented backing band cooks up funky hip hop grooves that always get audiences moving. Whether he’s performing early fan-favorites like “Good Luv’n” or performing newer tracks like “It’s True”, BJ the Chicago Kid always treats ticket buyers to electrifying performances that combine the best of old school R&B, hip hop, and neo soul. 

 

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

 

BJ, aka Bryan James Sledge, was born in Chicago to church choir director parents who instilled a musical appreciation in him at an early age. At age 19 his dreams of a career in music drew him to Los Angeles, where he cut his teeth as a backing singer for various gospel and R&B artists. He performed on Kanye West’s 2006 single “Impossible”, and in 2009 he made his debut as BJ the Chicago Kid with the mixtape A Taste of Chicago. After several more mixtapes, he self-released his 2012 debut album Pineapple Now-Laters. The album caught the attention of Motown Records, which signed him later that year and re-released his single “Good Luv’n”. Since then he's collaborated with a laundry list of hip hop players including Freddie Gibbs, Problem, Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, and Chance the Rapper. With his Motown debut already generating buzz, the sky's the limit for BJ the Chicago Kid as he continues to win over fans on tour.

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 25 reviews
  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Give us more space.

    by Happy To Be Here on 12/3/19House of Blues Chicago presented by Cricket Wireless - Chicago

    It was extensively packed. Hard to breathe. Someone was smoking in front of us. The over hour-long wait in the middle was odd. Sound: beautiful, absolutely beautiful

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    My legs, back and feet were hurting

    by Doctor T on 12/3/19House of Blues Chicago presented by Cricket Wireless - Chicago

    I got there late and met up my friends who had been waiting on the floor...got there while the opening act was performing. Then stood for 2HRS waiting for the main artist to come on stage and do an hour and a half show...music was supposed to start at 8...I got there 8:20 and left almost 12...standing the whole time. Just unacceptable. They could’ve got right on show would have been done before 10...if I wanted to listen to a DJ for two hours I would’ve gone else where. If it weren’t for my favorite drummer Rico...it would have been a 2

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    by Poloking773 on 12/3/19House of Blues Chicago presented by Cricket Wireless - Chicago

    The invent was amazing B.j the Chicago kid killed the performance as well as the other artist the stage presence was great and this was one of the best shows I’ve been to yet Great job

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    If I Could Rub A Concert All Over My Body

    by Taco_Daddie on 12/3/19House of Blues Chicago presented by Cricket Wireless - Chicago

    6000% chance I will be at the next one. BJ the Chicago Kid is one of the rare artists who sounds absolutely delicious, live. I bought my tickets for the 11/30/2019 concert back in July and, although he played a venue in my city, I traveled to see him in his. Of course, you always wish it was longer, but that's because he's THAT good. I'm so glad I left my ovaries at home because that VOICE!!--I think each of us would've left just a little bit pregnant..if he'd sang the emergency exit strategic plan, it would be suitable for holiday gatherings and would still be a banger by summertime. The other acts, Kamau, Ro James & Luke James were well-chosen (s/o to market research), AND he allowed a child to showcase his talent by playing drums for the show. It was heartwarming to see him use his platform to promote hardworking youth. Furthermore, no one knew it was a child until he had him introduce himself.. that kid will be famous some day. Meet and greet was.......fast LOL Also, second stanza, first line--I didn't mean to... But I see what I did there...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Chicago’s Best

    by Purplewildflower on 12/3/19House of Blues Chicago presented by Cricket Wireless - Chicago

    BJ The Chicago Kid’s performance was on point! R&B is alive and well and this kid is proof. Looking forward to hearing more from him.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Good show, but headliner was quite late

    by AD on 12/3/19House of Blues Chicago presented by Cricket Wireless - Chicago

    I'll preface this by saying that I haven't been to that many concerts in the past, so I may be nitpicking things that are par for the course at most shows. Doors opened at 6:30, I was in line at around that time. I wasn't in the door till around 6:50, which wouldn't have been an issue if it hadn't been rainy and cold. The opener went on at around 8 and played for around 30 minutes. He was pretty decent and had a great stage presence. After the opener left, I assumed it would be 15 or so minutes before the headliner came on, but I was sorely mistaken. The house DJ came out and played till around 10. He wasn't terrible, but I'm not a fan of the excess of DJ horns he threw in, and my patience wained after about an hour of him being on stage. BJ was great, and his voice sounds the same in person as it does on tape, which surprised me. He brought out two guest artists who performed a few songs each. Unfortunately, by the time BJ came on, I'd been standing upright for around 4 hours and my back was killing me, so that definitely decreased my overall enjoyment of the show. Also, this isn't huge, but the concertgoer next to me kept lighting up and it smelled pretty nasty and made it somewhat difficult to breath. BJ had a good overall performance and really seemed to genuinely be enjoying himself, I just wish he got on stage earlier or I showed up later.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Got played

    by Zoe on 12/3/19House of Blues Chicago presented by Cricket Wireless - Chicago

    I legitimately feel like my friends and I got played. They made us wait almost 2 hours between the first act and second. The dj filling up that 2 hour period was hypin himself up so much, as if it was an snl sketch. It definitely seemed like this tour did not have it together.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Something every BJ fan should experiencw

    by KeyyWill on 10/24/19Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore

    BJ takes care of his fans. The show was amazing from start to finish. He's a dope artist and it showed through-out!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Just Awesomeness

    by J. on 10/24/19Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore

    Wonderful performance, job well done! 👏🏿 Every note was on point and shout out to the Chicago tribute, which was a pleasant surprise! 😁

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    This show was amazing!

    by N. W. on 10/23/19Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore

    BJ gave us all his hits and the live arrangement was perfect. His drummer and keyboardist looked like they were enjoying themselves which made it easy to enjoy the show. The energy was great from beginning to end. The meet and greet was great, BJ was very kind and funny. Just an overall joyful spirit. His tour manager and staff were all great to be around as well.