On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome BJ The Chicago Kid, who shares his incredible journey from Chicago's church scene to becoming one of R&B's most soulful voices. BJ opens up about growing up with musical brothers, learning harmonies from his mother in the car, and hustling his way from singing background for Mary Mary and Usher to establishing himself as a solo artist. He discusses his collaborations with TDE, including the story behind his memorable hook on ScHoolboy Q's "Studio," and reflects on his evolution as a songwriter working with legends like Harold Lilly. Through heartfelt stories about his roots in Chicago and his perspective on the industry, BJ demonstrates why he's become such an important voice in modern R&B. Another illuminating conversation on The R&B Money Podcast.



Extended Episodes on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/RnBMoneyPodcast

Follow The Podcast:

Tank: @therealtank  

J Valentine: @JValentine

Podcast: @RnbMoneyPodcast

On this week's episode of The R&amp;B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome BJ The Chicago Kid, who shares his incredible journey from Chicago's church scene to becoming one of R&amp;B's most soulful voices. BJ opens up about growing up with musical brothers, learning harmonies from his mother in the car, and hustling his way from singing background for Mary Mary and Usher to establishing himself as a solo artist. He discusses his collaborations with TDE, including the story behind his memorable hook on ScHoolboy Q's "Studio," and reflects on his evolution as a songwriter working with legends like Harold Lilly. Through heartfelt stories about his roots in Chicago and his perspective on the industry, BJ demonstrates why he's become such an important voice in modern R&amp;B. Another illuminating conversation on The R&amp;B Money Podcast.
 
Extended Episodes on YouTube:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/RnBMoneyPodcast">https://www.youtube.com/RnBMoneyPodcast</a>
Follow The Podcast:
Tank: @therealtank  
J Valentine: @JValentine
Podcast: @RnbMoneyPodcast

R&B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter & executive J. Valentine.

This podcast is for the super dedicated R&B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&B Money has created a fly space for artist & executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans. 

R&amp;B Money Podcast is hosted by the Legendary Grammy Award winning R&amp;B singer/songwriter/producer TANK and his business partner multi-platinum songwriter &amp; executive J. Valentine.
This podcast is for the super dedicated R&amp;B fans, covering everything from Keith Sweat to Pink Sweat$. R&amp;B Money has created a fly space for artist &amp; executives in the game to reminisce, with exceptional compelling story telling and a place of discovery for the fans.&nbsp;

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BJ The Chicago Kid

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