BJ The Chicago Kid: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@angelicarawls84]

Opened with that Eastside High school song like it was the national anthem.

[@lilidubois6470]

Angelica Rawls Sis! I was like, yasss, only BJ!

[@jerseymarv]

So Hard!!!!

[@HappinessTheBrand]

RIGHT SIS!!!!!

[@dogood74]

Dope ...Angelica same here. That song will never die.

[@Madsnare90]

Pineapple Now Laters

[@SXINT]

• THE MOST UNDERRATED SINGER IN THE GAME DONT @ ME 😤 •

[@FlasKamel]

@SXINT

[@Lamarck17]

He’s good

[@brilily6648]

He is

[@andreswaringer1476]

@@FlasKamel 😂😂😂

[@MrSuriyen]

Big fact no CAP

[@ddi1558]

East Side High 2012 & Forever 0:09 Good Luv'n 1:21 Aiight 3:11 Church 4:46 Love Inside 6:38 Turnin' Me Up 9:05 Get Away 11:28 Can't Wait 13:08 Too Good 14:55

[@michaeld3546]

D Di real mvp

[@kuntrybama90]

You the truth

[@mamag1rl]

Thanks

[@Matsoni85]

Thx 🔥

[@williamchavis6175]

J

[@VI5H]

After 3 years and this still ain't got a mill views. Just goes to show the world isn't a fair place. If it were then amazing talent like everyone in this performance would get all the flowers they deserve. It's one of my most favourite NPR performances along with Anthony Hamilton.

[@Planet.Nyob3]

Millions of views isn’t necessary for artists to get the recognition they deserve. Everyone isn’t trying to gain validation from the world.

[@mbalenhleprettyndhlozi4320]

But why are people sleeping on BJ the Chicago kid 😭😭I mean this man is Talented🔥 shout out to all the people with Good music Taste who listen to this guy ❤🔥

[@malcolmhayden-smith1246]

Yeah.... Taylor Swift is never a good look! 🙄😢😂

[@JordysSimpleLife]

💯

[@emeraldspeights8050]

💯💞

[@AceDotCosta]

He was a force behind a lot of Kanye's earlier works, man's a Genius behind the scenes

[@chelswels1570]

These days, it seems as though the artists that can actually sing are the ones who are underrated. It's so dumb! People would rather pop and lock it or twerk and whatever else instead of appreciating GREAT talent!

[@bobbynurcahya602]

no chit-chat just singing.. 17 minutes and he did a list of a concert!

[@lisavslisa101]

He's Al Green, Sam Cook and Odis Redding all wrapped up in one! Im here for it! We need a new r&b king!

[@EE-sw3uh]

NPR: what songs are you gonna do? BJ: yes.

[@lilidubois6470]

Right!

[@msseoulglow]

EXACTLY!!!

[@massiveqdawg]

LOLOL. Basically

[@chrissywalton6192]

Deadddd

[@DaughterofTheMostHigh144]

Ethan Niang joked 😂

[@joepalmer436]

He really told them to change keys and ALL of them switched in sync 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@superduperjoi6800]

Yes 10:39

[@simonerae1451]

Right. That was an underrated moment!

[@thycolourfulshadow4998]

The violinist though!!!!😩💯

[@Rude.Rayne_VA]

I was thinking the same thing! Fire 🔥 Dude is so smooth... reminds me of alot of ty dolla $.

[@charliechino273]

Facts!😩🙏🏽

[@ghettoloco3313]

Mmmmm real smooVe with it!!!!

[@aminapatterson4562]

I feel that! The violinist KILLDT. without taking nothing away from BJ

[@EbonyFarashuu]

YES!!! OMG!!

[@zenobia328]

He got that Chitown Donell Jones vibe. It must be in the windy city water. ♥️

[@lilliangarvin9945]

Mannnn, the way he feels the music while he sings is so incredible. I love when musicians love music. You think that would be like second nature, but honestly it's not for all. His voice is phenomenally soulful.

[@Indielollita]

I totally agree with you! :)

[@Red4350]

thats a spot on way to describe it.

[@silentstruggle31]

His voice is absolutely about good vibes and soulful life!!!

[@LoveAlways11]

Yes I love his voice, so soothing 🥰🥰

[@ayonnazglam9050]

Facts!

[@08obamanation]

That violinist was really in his bag lol

[@dnaturalartist546]

He is one of the best singers I have ever heard LIVE. Such a talent and underrated! I see him every chance I get!!!!!

[@g-love0704]

Everytime he has came home the last few yrs I would be traveling or had something else going on, this month I made it my biz to see him in Chicago and it was well worth it! The last concert of the decade for me, he is setting the bar high for these other singers, they better come with it in 2020!

[@AllBrightColors]

Check out B. Slide too!

[@justrirakkusu8952]

This man is dope!! The Violin really added a special touch.💗💕

[@howarddickersonjr.6994]

Tiffany Mizani Definitely did. The riff he did on Turnin Me up made that song sound even better

[@mouniadia1951]

Indeed

[@kaiv5539]

Agreed

[@kyraelvine1860]

when he sings,it feels like he’s telling a gooood story .😭

[@stylebykatb.5661]

Turnin me up is my jam! He is what we are missing in R&B/Soul music.

[@g-love0704]

Yes I love that song too!!!

[@GPrice-mg8mi]

He started off with Fair East Side! May the Lord Watch!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@darryld2994]

between me and thee

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

I'm an LA dude now living in Brooklyn, so I say this with no bias: Chicago has produced some of the most soulful human beings ever to walk the planet. Shout out to Avery R Young!

[@STANKBREATH]

This has become one of my favourite Tiny desks

[@latisha334]

Yesssss he took it back to Pineapple Now/Laters ❤️

[@justintownsend2742]

He dont sing he sang

[@mamag1rl]

BJ inspired my IG name 🤭

[@LoveAlways11]

My favorite!! 💛💛

[@missy567ful]

I put this man on a pedestal. He's up there to me with D'Angelo, vocally.

[@quindell]

He sounds good but nah

[@Thinktanker24]

As much as D’angelo paced the way, bj’s vocals are WAAAAAAAY better

[@JesusPerez-oo5rn]

hes one of industry's secret gems, key artist in R&B he had work with such great artists like Solange or Jill scott, hes like a mixture between Maxwell's voice, musiq soulchild... underrated

[@biggieshorty]

He's been a part of Raphael Sadiqs camp for years as well.

[@purplepheasant4776]

He sounds like he is inspired by Bobby Womack and Curtis Mayfield. But, he does sound like a mix of those two.

[@ginomusic1]

2024 I felt this one in my soul.

[@hvalea]

Been listening to him since Kush & Corinthians 🔥

[@terrencegolding1494]

Shhheeet

[@laaundradaniels7146]

Same

[@sadehill7252]

Y’all are sleeping on that violinist ❤️

[@westindian10]

Fax

[@rozuhleetuh6180]

Everything is better with strings lol

[@SistahRoro]

That’s Peter Lee Johnson and he is the TRUTH! Been following him on KZbin for years. ❤️

[@jazzymccoy5461]

Yes 🔥🔥🔥

[@cbjackson0210]

He COLD on them strings

[@nursechick2010]

I feel like they should've turned the lights down for this one. Definitely a vibe!!

[@bossballer8508]

The fact he’s from Chicago explains it all for me!! And the band is cold!!

[@DynamicallyDC]

I love whenever BJ The Chicago Kid is recognized. Much deserved!! 🎶❤

[@skarletbrown8912]

BJ!!!!! 😭😭😭💔💔💔💔 He has a violinist there 😍😍😍😍 I am complete

[@albertjoachim8334]

That guitarist's tone is just so beautiful and angelic. WOW.

[@zp.1996]

Can’t teach talent. He’s one of the purest.

[@Thxrz]

i prefer this version of his songs than the actual ones. this sounds much more soul full

[@phatmattd]

This happens to me with almost every artist and every song performed behind the Desk.

[@evanschoenly5503]

also see leon bridges

[@Thxrz]

@@CeeTorices exactly the same thing happened to me here. I like the song "church" he sung on here but when I listened on Spotify it was completely different and no where near as good. It's a shame because it's clear that Chicago Kid has great raw vocals but the studio versions don't capture that.

[@zonasound]

same with Anderson Paak

[@Thxrz]

@@zonasound anderson paak is my favourite current musician. hes so talented thanks for the recommendation regardless

[@daniellekirby2253]

I've waited 4 years to hear him sing "Aiight" live😍😍😍

[@BigDipperPro]

Pineapple Now&Laters all day!!!

[@termainefields3342]

I saw him this year in May at Atlanta City Winery. His live performance is excellent. You should definitely go see him.

[@Dyoung-86]

Long overdue he’s very underrated

[@lrrfg8]

One of my faves! Still coming back to listen to this on repeat!

[@PurpleCityDame]

17:15 minutes of Pure Gold. ✨

[@ashleyrhinehart3658]

I wasn’t ready for this to be over!!! 😫

[@rawstrawberry319]

Smiled right through 🙂☺️🤗😊❤️

[@CoCre8ors]

Ashley Rhinehart not even 20 min 🙈😏

[@ashleyrhinehart3658]

Conah Dalton - Progressive Livity Right!!

[@tashajackson7968]

Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy does him singing the Eastside High school song have me all teary eyed 😩😩😭😭😭😭

[@neat1757]

"Get Away" was my favorite arrangement. Wish it was longer but I loved the whole set so it doesn't matter. Lol. BJ is a bad man with a bad band. Love it!

[@lonnithomas2412]

Everything that I thought it would be, his voice is so unique, soulful, and what this generation of musicians are missing

[@JR-lb4xq]

Ari Lennox and BJ the Chicago Kid's voice can send us all to heaven.

[@BigDipperPro]

Dont put those 2 in the same sentence shes no where near as talented as this man

[@tarahsheppard24]

Besides not getting (TIME TODAY) this was perfect ....ugh I just love him

[@noelsullivan8144]

YESSSS! I wanted that song to be here so badddds

[@anderswallock4874]

Played in high school orchestra with the bass player. Man's got groove.

[@AyeBlue]

One of the dopest singers. So underrated

[@jjsky3003]

Love BJ’s soulful vocals, the band rocked it.

[@kaelarae2577]

Binge-ing on BJ The Chicago Kid... singing to me like i wish a grown man would!!!

[@GamingwithAntman]

Wow that violin with that angelic voice. Hypnotic

[@THADUDEZ]

I hope he wont be overlooked anymore...he just proved his worth...and its unlimited....

[@deborahlanespencer5817]

Soul Singer !!! Vocally he's effortlessly dynamic SINGGGG BJ !!

[@BigDipperPro]

Deb!!! We've known him for years, since the days of Mosaic !

[@deborahlanespencer5817]

@@BigDipperPro Indeed ...Years !!!

[@Sattiden]

Since nobody finished watching the video yet , let's enjoy this moment together before ppl come commenting nonsene Edit : now that ive finished watching i can easily say there wont be any nonesense down here ... Its *too Good*

[@ok-nq5od]

shut up loser

[@LowdownBoy]

No doubt

[@khanyisilemakhubu8990]

😂

[@Sattiden]

@@ok-nq5od you're the worst 😂😂 why make me feel this bad

[@ok-nq5od]

@@Sattiden it's fine im a loser too my opinion means absolutely nothing dont worry about it loser 👍🏾😊

[@Azzy09]

MANNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!! You don’t know how deep this is...how spiritual....how intimate

[@voodoochile4147]

Alright Joe on the bass! Pete on strings. D on keys, Jmo on guitar, Rico on drums, BJ on vocals. Nothing like the sound of real instruments. Let the players play! 🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰🎶🥰

[@makeybacharles1124]

I absolutely LOVE how EVERY WORD comes out of BJ's MOUTH!!!

[@sheenabaharudin]

When you see the notification and have to pinch yourself just to make sure it ain't a dream. Raising the bar as always NPR!!! Jill Scott next please!

[@BmoreShawty]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@itsrheachelle]

She's overdue!!!!

[@cofield_bri]

If they get Jill Scott imma faint

[@dgiles3064]

@@cofield_bri me too sis! Got my ticket to see her March 2020! I CAN NOT WAIT!!

[@clouds2207]

Those bass lines!!! Love it!!! 🖤🦋

[@neat1757]

Yessssss! I think I might be obsessed with the bassist!

[@clouds2207]

It's the part I hear and pay attention to first when I hear music. 😊

[@4TH.WALLBREAK]

This was long overdue but much appreciated. Tiny when are we going to be blessed by Earthgang??

[@thinblacknoodles]

YESSSSSSSSSS

[@avasd59]

Yesss I can't wait 😩♥️

[@Melancolly18]

Yes yes YES!

[@BreeDarcel]

1coolbrother MY BODY IS READY 😭

[@MrScans1]

Hopefully never they garbage.

[@goldcoastseed]

Man “love inside” is a special song

[@SirMalone]

The LEGEND Jairus "Jmo" Mozee on the six... I knew early this would be one for the books!

[@AnyaAniyah925]

FINALLY! His voice is everything!! 😣

[@ghettobohemian2803]

Every song he's performing has been on repeat at some point since I've first heard this man. My heart is happy right now. 💜

[@audiovisualproof5407]

First time hearing of BJ The Chicago Kid and I'm already a fan of his music. His sound reminds me of the music my parents grew up on. Very classy and on a higher level than todays current music.

[@triceMMJr]

Audio Visual Proof yesss I found him not too long ago too. Maybe this summer 🤔 and I can't get enough!

[@audiovisualproof5407]

@@triceMMJr ^_^

[@tylerwilliams2303]

Listen to “Close”....a personal fav

[@JamarConley]

@@tylerwilliams2303 Perfect is my personal favorite. Have you heard it?

[@CeeCeeluvsmusic]

Oh yes you are about to get an education. He is DOPE!!!

[@keykiyox]

I would rather shut up and listen and be happy - this guy gives me an instant heaven.

[@sydw9585]

One of the most gifted and underrated talented guy out there!!!🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️💪🏾💪🏾

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Soul singers! Soul singer! Soul singer!!🤗🤗🤗

[@QueenBeverle]

This Chicago Kid is STANDING ON OUR NECKS!!! YAAASSSS 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@evanj2carter571]

I feel like I should've paid to see this. Dope Tiny Desk I've seen in a minute. He gave us a concert frfr.

[@Neemiebaby]

This version of “Love Inside” is so dope.

[@Neemiebaby]

@@iamtinara 😉

[@CainaanDC]

nothing like live soul music

[@kendawgMCMXCV]

One of the best tiny desk performances hands down

[@CoonorTV]

... "Good Luv'n is now added to your playlist"

[@dariencharlton4773]

Hahaha sameeeee

[@fionawangechi4100]

Such a soul-filled set with incredible musicians 😢🎉

[@kaiv5539]

The violin added so much to this live performance. I can't believe I'm just hearing BJs music recently for the first time. PureTalent

[@meaghanhooks9251]

Bj didnt come to play. I love the live version of his songs much better!

[@g-love0704]

I saw him earlier this month at House of Blues in Chicago, I declined going to another concert and didn't regret it one minute!! That man sang from his soul, plus there is no place like home so I am sure it was special for him!

[@eddy9347]

Definitely

[@abena5063]

Come on violin! This was all perfection

[@muftau7]

You cant name a more soulful male singer than BJ right now

[@termainefields3342]

He's definitely soulful, but you have Raheem' DeVaughn, Bilal, and Anthony Hamilton too.

[@Kaiit]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT!!

[@prestonlawrence6364]

Need you on here Kaiit

[@Idontentertainfoolishness]

U next

[@justintownsend2742]

Me too me too😪😥😢🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@jieuneekim]

Waiting for you to be on that moment too!!! Much love xx 💗

[@coachseetz4657]

U next pls!!

[@Cornbread.510]

How could anyone not like this?!

[@DBee-ee7tz]

His voice intro made me snap my phone horizontal and turn up the volume. That band THO! "Too Good" TRUTH! Vibing this set on loop.🌡🌞🔥 SoCal love!

[@teeseay2001]

Omgggg where have I been. His voice is so pure and angelic...will be following him...thx NPR for featuring him 🥰😍😘💞

[@rondale75]

So much soul! One of my favorite artists!

[@valerieblanks]

BJ has always sounded like a young Bobby Womack in his vibe and musicality. Why folks still sleeping on this man still amazes me. Thank you for this, NPR!

[@ddalcourtsd]

I'll be 60yrs young 👵🏽in 40 days 🙏🏾 I don't know about tomorrow 🤔 but I got time today 👵🏽💗👴🏿

[@PRETTYKITTY445320]

I can't count how many times I've been back to this video. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@laperlenoire3341]

Jarius Is making that guitar SAAAANG ! 🥵 also can we talk about Joe Cleveland on bass ! 🔥🔥

[@nicolaosborne763]

BJTCK since I saw a snippet of this on Instagram I have been stalking KZbin and when I stopped looking the video popped up. This has made my day and it has just begun. The band was vibin' and the violinist turnt up from Turnin' up onwards. So good, imma listen again 👏👏👏

[@Thxrz]

gotta love tiny desk concert. haven't listened to Chicago kid yet but will be sure listen to some of his albums tonight

[@vennicesholar0820]

Beef nugget he’s nice. He has some good music 🎶

[@baharrisonful]

Start from old mixtapes to now... he has a great catalogue. Love him

[@vennicesholar0820]

Brooke Harrison yes I love his music

[@laurenjackson2810]

You won’t regret it

[@manaakiobrien2106]

"In my mind" my favourite album of his

[@imonherenow3673]

He's so underrated. Such a great voice!

[@kandid898]

This man right here made me feel like aww! Such a phenomenal artist. That band is incredible.... Would love to hear him in person.

[@Army_Brat1980]

I only recently started listening to BJ The Chicago Kidd. Hes phenomenal.

[@nateu4015]

When did 6lack start drummin lol. Dope set as expected, BJ and his band held it down.

[@HerFistIsAmerican]

U wrong for that lol

[@stephaniel5108]

for a split second i thought the same! lol

[@jej495]

You spelled expected wrong....😳

[@coachmchism]

Lol that’s KDots drummer respect him lol

[@jawdropshop]

That’s Rico the gr8... put some respect on that man’s name!

[@lindokuhlemellisiah1908]

You can just tell by the way BJ speaks that he has the most beautiful voice ever! And he uses it so effortlessly.

[@timeclock5771]

Jesus!!! I just click on the video and already feel a chill

[@alexgrisch3004]

BJ has got to be the best singer in this decade of music. His voice is so holy

[@tajmacameron1693]

This man's voice is therapy 💜💜💜

[@biggieshorty]

Been listening to this genius since 2009. Finally. He slides in the background behind some of our favorite superstars dashing soul here and there.

[@TheRita3018]

He has an amazing voice. I love it. I can listen to him all day.

[@empresssebat2115]

He started with east side high. Man I love his vibe!! He stay turning me up!

[@jej495]

SWAGGER ON 250. HE IN HIS ZONE!

[@lifeistifficult]

I love you BJ! I listen to you all day. Folks don't know what's up!