[New Mixtape] Chance The Rapper - 'Acid Rap'

After listening to Chance The Rapper's Acid Rap yesterday, I was left feeling a sense of deja vu which took me back to my first time hearing Kendrick Lamar's Section 80. As someone who was a fan of Kendrick's previous works, I could tell the second it started that this project would change everything. If past experiences teach me anything, it's that Chance The Rapper is set for the same fate.

Acid Rap is better than most albums hitting stores today, thanks to Chance's ability to lace his melodic flows with strong lyrics and the cohesive yet unique sound courtesy of Peter Cottontale and Stefan Ponce.  Proof that Chicago hip hop is not confined to one sound, stream and download Acid Rap below, which features BJ The Chicago Kid, Twista, Action Bronson, Childish Gambino and more.

Download: Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap

Previously: [Music Video] Chance The Rapper ft. Ab-Soul - "Smoke Again"

BJ The Chicago Kid - "Honey"

Any label was lucky to have the talented BJ The Chicago Kid on their roster, but Motown seems like a perfect fit for my favorite R&B singer who's bound to have an amazing 2013.

Working with veteran producer B!nk, BJ puts his own spin to Aaliyah's "Rock The Boat" on his new single "Honey." Pineapple Now-Laters is in stores now!



Previously: [Music Video] Lolah Brown ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - "History"

[New Mixtape] Casey Veggies - Life Changes

Casey Veggies gave us a preview of his new mixtape Life Changes with "F*ck Witchu," but now stream the entire follow up to Customized Greatly, Vol. 3. From what I hear, this tape goes.

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Previously: Casey Veggies - "Fuck Witchu"

[Music Video] Lolah Brown ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - "History"

Lolah Brown and BJ The Chicago Kid might have you going through that forbidden section of your contacts after watching this one.

The Cleveland songstress, who has sung background vocals for John Legend, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj, won me over with her track "History" produced by Mnkywrench of Fly.Union. Take a glance at the visuals to below, and hit the jump to download Lolah Brown's latest effort Black Lily.


Directed by Elephilms

BJ The Chicago Kid - Somebody That I Used To Know (Gotye Cover)

I spent the majority of this week blasting Pineapple Now-Laters down I-85, so when I heard about something new from BJ The Chicago Kid I had to listen.  Check out below as BJ, the latest addition to Motown Records, covers Gotye's infectious hit "Somebody That I Used To Know."


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Previously: Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Another Number

Thurz - 517 W Queen Tape [New Mixtape]

Thurz has a new mixtape out. Need I say more?

If I must, I'll just add this. DOWNLOAD 517 W Queen Tape AND go back and cop LA Riot if you haven't exposed yourself to one of the best projects to hit the net last year.

Download: Thurz - 517 W Queen Tape

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Previously: Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Another Number

Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Another Number

Thurz and BJ The Chicago Kid are at it again as they take on THX's production "Another Number." Find this record and "Keep The Faith" on Thurzday's forthcoming project 517 W Queen Tape. Can't wait!


Previously:

• Thurz ft. Rich Kidd & Rocki Evans - Keep The Faith
• Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Shame [Music Video]

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Shame [Music Video]

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib together are a match made in musical heaven, and they recruit Motown's newest signee  BJ The Chicago Kid (yeaaaaah!!!) to support them on the visuals to the Shame title track.



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Previously: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Shame

Freddie Gibbs & Madlib ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Shame

I'm a sucker for Freddie Gibbs over a Madlib beat, so I'm overjoyed to hear that they're releasing a second joint EP on July 10th. Stream the project's title track "Shame" below, which features guest vocals from BJ The Chicago Kid that are just as soulful as the sampled singers.


Click HERE to preorder Shame!

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Previously:

• Freddie Gibbs ft. Young Jeezy & T.I. - Pull Up
• Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Hell's Angel [Music Video]

Thurz ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Hell's Angel [Music Video]

Yes! "Hell's Angel" is my favorite track from Thurz's LA Riot album, so this video just made my day better. Watch below as BJ The Chicago Kid backs up Thurzday's pursuit with his melodic vocals before waking up to some unforeseen circumstances. 



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Previously:

• Thurz - Fuck The Police [Music Video]
• Scolla Interviews BJ The Chicago Kid For SCKNOWS [VIDEO]

Scolla Interviews BJ The Chicago Kid For SCKNOWS [VIDEO]

During this past SXSW Festival (Austin, TX), Grant & SCKNOWS were given the opportunity to do their first Artist-to-Artist Interview with Detroit Recording Artist, Scolla, set as the interviewer and Singer/Songwriter, BJ The Chicago Kid as the Interviewee. In this two part interview, they enjoyed breakfast and discussed BJ’s new project “Pineapple Now-Laters”, tour life, his love for New York women and his vices among many other things.

Part 2 coming soon!

Props to 2DB

Previously:

• TiRon & Ayomari ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Her Theme Song [Music Video]
• Huey Mack ft. Scolla & Mike Stud - Nothing Back

Ab-Soul - controlsystem [Album Stream]

I copped Ab-Soul's controlsystem yesterday, and I'm glad to say that it was worth the $8.99 is shelved out. If you need a little more convincing before picking it up on iTunes, Top Dawg Entertainment was gracious enough to post the entire album for free stream on Soundcloud. Enjoy the ride below!

TiRon & Ayomari ft. BJ The Chicago Kid - Her Theme Song [Music Video]

TiRon & Ayomari's A Sucker For Pumps is still all over my top played on iTunes list, and I'm glad to see that the BJ The Chicago Kid featured "Her Theme Song" has finally received the visual treatment. Their last video made us laugh, but this one will probably have you in deep thought. Great stuff.


Directed by David M. Helman

Props to 2DB

Previously:

• TiRon & Ayomari - All My Love feat. Yummy Bingham [Music Video]
• BJ The Chicago Kid - Dream II [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid - Dream II [Music Video]

This song right here!!! When I tell you this is my motivation, I mean it. Actually the entire Pineapple Now-Laters album moves me.

BJ The Chicago Kid comes through with the music video to "Dream II," which was shot in Paris and directed by SHAWNY8FILMS. Go get PNL on iTunes or Amazon if you haven't already. It's money well spent!



Props to AO!

Previously: BJ The Chicago - VIBE House SXSW Performance [Video Recap]

BJ The Chicago - VIBE House SXSW Performance [Video Recap]

BJ The Chicago Kid with the fam over at Rap Genius

BJ The Chicago Kid is no secret to Gangstas Use Emoticons, but he's definitely been slept on for some unknown reason. My second home, The Well Versed, pointed out BJ's VIBE House performance, which featured Joi Starr, as one of their The 10 Best Kept Secrets At SXSW. Catch highlights of his set below, and make sure you go get Pineapple Now-Laters now!



Props to TWV

Previously: BJ The Chicago Kid Talks Pineapple Now-Laters With Ashley Outrageous [VIDEO]

BJ The Chicago Kid Talks Pineapple Now-Laters With Ashley Outrageous [VIDEO]

If you don't have BJ The Chicago Kid's Pineapple Now-Laters, you must not have heard of it! Best R&B album of the year, easily. Ashley Outrageous interviewed BJ last week at SXSW. Watch below as the singer explains the significance of the album title, his choice for collaborations, and what to expect from him in the future.



Major shouts to AO!

Previously: BJ The Chicago Kid - Good Luv'n [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid - Good Luv'n [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid's Pineapple Now-Laters is in stores now! Make sure you go out and support BJ because this album is amazing!



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Previously: BJ The Chicago Kid - I Want You Back [Music Video]

B.J. The Chicago Kid - I Want You Back [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid's new album Pineapple Now-Laters drops tomorrow, and if you're not planning to go get that, you must have never heard his music.  As some proof that this album going to be worth your investment check out the visuals to "I Want You Back," below! 2.14.12!!


Directed by Davy Greenberg

Props to BJ

Previously: B.J. The Chicago Kid - #ImJusSayin [Music Video]

B.J. The Chicago Kid - #ImJusSayin (Chicago Winter Version) [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid is so Chicago and if you haven't recognized that by now, check out his newest video to "#ImJusSayin," a track from his upcoming project Pineapple Now-Laters, which drops in exactly one week. This is going to be a great Valentine's Day for music lovers.


Directed by Davy Greenberg

Props to okayplayer

Previously: BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady

BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady [Music Video]

Update 2.23.12: The video's back! Props to Karen Civil for the re-up. Pineapple Now-Laters is out now!



After dropping two incredible tracks from his upcoming album Pineapple Now-Laters, BJ The Chicago Kid hit us with the first visual offering.  BJ doesn't appear in this video, which is more like a short film that conveys how strong love between two people can be.  Watch the Arev Manoukian directed visuals for "Lady Lady" below, and make sure you give iTunes a few love taps this Valentine's Day when Pineapple Now-Laters drops!

Update (1.23.12, 1:58 PM) : The video's been taken down for YouTube. I'll have the re-up as soon as I can. For now, check out the audio!

BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady 

Download: BJ The Chicago Kid - Lady Lady



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Previously: BJ The Chicago Kid - His Pain ft. Kendrick Lamar