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Kiana Ledé is marking the one-year anniversary of her third studio album with the release of “Cut Ties (Deluxe),” a project that revisits the themes she explored after stepping into her role as a solo independent artist. The expanded edition adds four tracks: new remixes of “Weakness” featuring Chlöe, “U Can’t Remember” featuring Queen Naija,…
Chicago musicians and brothers, Aaron Sledge and BJ the Chicago Kid, have released their first official collaboration, the single “Masterpiece.” The track blends gospel and soul influences with contemporary production, drawing on the roots that shaped both artists on the city’s South Side. Sledge and BJ have built careers writing and performing for stars including…
Lecrae has released a deluxe edition of his Restoration album featuring six brand new additional songs. Most of the artists featured on Restoration: The Deluxe Album are all signed to Reach Records including Andy Mineo, Hulvey, Wande, WHATUPRG, and 1K Phew. Ty Brasel and Rapsody are also featured on the deluxe edition. Below are the…
My Rhythm and My Blues is a discussion series in which artists and music industry executives unpack what it means to be Black leaders in music. Kicking off the series, we have BJ The Chicago Kid discussing the importance of Black music and his growth from the south side of Chicago to becoming a six-time…
Continuing with his well received solo project, Slum Village’s Young RJ prepares fans for his new single, “Issues”. Issues is a creative collaboration between artists that share a similar artistry and background. Young RJ delivers thought provoking lyrics with BJ the Chicago Kid finessing the track with his soulful vocals. The single was produced by…
After teasing out critically acclaimed singles such as “Stay” featuring BJ The Chicago Kid and “$ecret,” Goapele unveiled her heavenly new EP, Dreamseeker, Friday via EMPIRE / SKYBLAZE. It has already staked out a spot in the Top 10 of iTunes Top R&B/Soul Chart. Critical acclaim continues to pour in for Dreamseeker. Okayplayer described the…
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