‘Spotlight Live’ aka R&B Live is finally back in New York. The event which has been sorely missed in the city has returned just in time to welcome the beloved genre back into the mainstream spotlight. Tuesday night’s show was a special invite only affair, presented by the Island Def Jam Music Group, which featured 4 of the labels acts, The-Dream, Luke James, August Alsina & BJ The Chicago Kid.
See our recap and peep our photos from the show below:
BJ The Chicago Kid is one of the talented newcomers with the chance to help continue the legacy of Motown as a part of their new roster. The renaissance is happening and BJ shared his thoughts on the storied label and what his contributions will be in a recent interview with DJBooth TV. Additionally the Chicago native spoke about his upcoming album, making quality authentic music, his upbringing and more.
It’s almost that time again! Valentines Day 2013 is just around the corner, and whether you love or hate the day, who wouldn’t want to see a great live show like this one! For those of you in the Los Angeles area, two of R&B’s hottest rising singers, Jhené Aiko and BJ The Chicago Kid, will be performing a V-Day concert in Hollywood at TRU HOLLYWOOD nightclub.
The elegant venue, located in the heart of Hollywood’s historic Argyle Ave, is the prime location for a romantic night for all music fans. The show begins at 8 PM, and tickets are going fast! But, ThisisRnB.com is offering a special Ticket Giveaway contest to a few lucky visitors. We have 3 pairs of tickets to the show available! The contest will run from now until Sunday, February 10 at midnight. See details below…
BJ The Chicago Kid is goin to take you higher with his brand new song “Honey.” The smooth crooner drops his first new song of 2013, which incorporates melodies and elements of Aaliyah’s “Rock The Boat,” and the Bee Gees “Love You Inside Out,” backed by a smooth, soulful track produced by Bink! BJ sets the mood as he coos his desires to indulge in some sweet activities with his lady.
The Chicago native is currently working on his debut album, which is expected this year via Motown. Take a listen below…
February is just around the corner and that means the biggest day for love, to celebrate it, or scorn it, however you feel, is almost here. For those of you that are in the Los Angeles / California area, we have a special event that will be a perfect way to enjoy this coming Valentines Day!
On February 14th, Sean Healy presents two of R&B’s hottest rising talents, Jhené Aiko and BJ Chicago Kid performing a concert live at TRU HOLLYWOOD. The elegant nightclub, located in the heart of historic Argyle Ave in Hollywood, is the prime location for a romantic night for R&B music. The show begins at 8 PM, and tickets are going fast! Get Your Tickets Now Before it’s Sold Out!
R&B is at a special place right now; it is evolving again. The call to action of supporting the genre and bringing back feelings has been harnessed by a new generation. It is once again exciting to watch the emergence of raw talents pushing for what they believe in, and using their unique perspectives on sounds, styles and influence. Soul and R&B seems to be found all around now, if you look and listen openly, but there is room for all of it, from the traditional to the commercial, from the alternative to the sexual. It’s living, and it’s not going anywhere.
Moving on into the new year, we have had our eyes and ears on so many new artists, there is truly something or some voice out there for everyone now, and it wasn’t even real easy narrowing down a list to 13. After our deliberations though, we are happy with this list, and at the end of the day every artist here, should be on your radar.
In no particular order. Take a look at the ‘13 New R&B Artists to Watch in 2013‘ below…
Finally getting to some of the many emails from over the holiday season. Here is a new video from Lolah Brown. The up-and-coming singer-songwriter recently got off the ’777 Tour’ with Rihanna, and dropped the visual for her collabo with BJ The Chicago Kid. The Fly Union produced, “History,” is off her mixtape, ‘Black Lily,’ and tells the story of an old romance being rekindled when the two lovers see each other again after parting ways.
This year was certainly filled with plenty of R&B. It was one of the biggest release years for the amount of albums that came out, and with the trend of mixtapes still at an all-time high, it seemed like there was always a new project to listen to, or discover. The crop of emerging talent has been impressive, and with the R&B genre progressing and expanding into new styles, it’s an exciting time for what’s next and what’s new. Following last year, we felt it’s just not enough doing an albums list, when there are so many mixtape and EP releases, and there were lots! So, after much debate, here is our list of the ‘Top 12 R&B Mixtapes & EP’s of 2012′! See below…
