A Savior of Soul Music?
Whoever said that soul music died never listened to Pineapple Now Laters, the early 2012 full length release by Chicago native Bj The Chicago Kid. The critically acclaimed project helped to propel Bj as a star on the rise last year and reinstated the genres of R&B and soul when it seemed that they were slowly transforming into a Pop mashup. Despite any major marketing efforts, Pineapple Now Laters, found its way into the hearts of some of the music industry's seasoned veterans. The album includes the standout singles "Fly Girl Get'em", an ode to women and "His Pain" which features an unforgettable performance by Hip Hop's current golden boy, Kendrick Lamar.
Fast forward to 2013 and BJ The Chicago Kid is now signed to Motown Recordings (how fitting) and gearing up for his first major release. To tease listeners, Bj recently released "Honey", a single that samples both Aaliyah's "Rock the Boat" and Erykah Badu's "Honey" to form a smooth joint that reminiscent of the early 2000's R&B.
Do you think Bj The Chicago Kid can be soul music next great artist?
Check out Bj's "Honey" below and be sure to like his Facebook page for updates.
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