American R&B singer BJ the Chicago Kid has released four studio albums, two EPs, seven mixtapes, and numerous singles and guest appearances. He is known for blending R&B, soul, and hip-hop, and has collaborated with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Chance the Rapper, and Freddie Gibbs.
Albums Studio albums Year Album Details Peak chart positions US(Billboard 200) US R&B(Top R&B Albums) 2012 Pineapple Now-Laters Released: February 21, 2012 Label: M.A.F.E. Music Format: Digital — — 2016 In My Mind Released: February 19, 2016 Label: Motown Format: CD, Digital 59 7 2019 1123 Released: July 26, 2019 Label: Motown Format: CD, LP, Digital 39 5 2023 Gravy Released: November 10, 2023 Label: RCA, Sony Music Format: Digital — —
EPs Year Title Label Notes Ref 2013 A Soulful Christmas Independent Holiday-themed release 2018 The Opening Ceremony Motown Released May 11, 2018
Mixtapes Year Mixtape Details Notes 2009A Taste of Chicago Released: June 29, 2009 Format: Digital Label: Independent Debut mixtape. 2009The New Beginning Released: November 21, 2009 Format: Digital Label: Independent Independent release. 2011The Life of Love's Cupid Released: February 14, 2011 Format: Digital Label: Independent Soulful ballads and collaborations. 2013A Soulful Christmas Released: December 10, 2013 Format: Digital Label: Independent Holiday-themed EP. 2014The M.A.F.E. Project
Released: November 19, 2014 Format: Digital Label: Independent Features ScHoolboy Q, Freddie Gibbs, Smoke DZA, and Kobe. 2016The Lost Files: Cuffing Season Released: February 14, 2016 Format: Digital Label: Independent Compilation of unreleased tracks. 2017 A Tribute to Confessions Released: August 4, 2017 Format: Digital Label: Independent Tribute EP honoring Usher’s Confessions.
Singles As lead artist Year Single Details US(Hot 100) US R&B(Top R&B Singles) US Adult R&B Album 2012 "Good Luv'n" — — — Pineapple Now-Laters 2014 "Aiight" — — — The M.A.F.E. Project 2015 "Church" (feat. Chance the Rapper & Buddy) — 37 — In My Mind 2016 "Love Inside" — — — — 2016 "Turnin' Me Up" — 22 11 — 2016 "Woman's World" — — — — 2016 "Uncle Marvin" — — — The Lost Files: Cuffing Season 2016 "On My Way to Your Heart" — — — — 2017"Roses"———Non-album single 2019"Close"———Non-album single 2019 "Time Today" — 28 12 1123 2019 "Reach" (feat. Afrojack) — — — — 2019 "Get Away" (feat. J.I.D. & Kent Jamz) — — — Non-album single 2021"Bring it on Home to Me (BJ The Chicago Kid, PJ Morton, Kenyon Dixon & Charlie Bereal)"———Non-album single 2023 "Make You Feel Good" — — — Gravy 2023"Liquor Store in the Sky (feat. Freddie Gibbs)"———Gravy
As featured artist Year Single Details US(Hot 100) US R&B/Hip-Hop Album 2006 "Impossible" (Kanye West featuring Twista, Keyshia Cole and BJ) — 54 Mission: Impossible III 2010 "In the Zone" (David Banner featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — 2014 "Crazy Generation" (Black Collar Biz featuring BJ the Chicago Kid, Muzicgeek and Cash Gotti) — — High Grade Artistry 2014 "Studio" (Schoolboy Q featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) 38 10 Oxymoron 2016 "Last Dance" (Rapper Big Pooh featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — 2016 "Ride Out" (Koache featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — Game Point 2016 "Cookie Addiction" (Jay IDK featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — 2016 "Naturally" (DJ Carisma featuring BJ the Chicago Kid and Casey Veggies) — — 2016 "Issues" (Gary Soulz featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — 2016 "Cheating on Us" (Salaam Remi featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — 2016 "Lost Wild" (Bobby Hagens featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — 2016 "Forever Black America Again" (Common featuring Gucci Mane, Pusha T and BJ the Chicago Kid) — — 2017 "Angels Your Love" (Mr Jukes featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — God First 2018 "Real One" (Peter James featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — 2018 "Us 4ever" (Ledisi featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — Let Love Rule 2019 "Rouge à lèvres" (Nekfeu featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — Les Étoiles vagabondes : Expansion 2020 "Wishing for a Hero" (Polo G featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — The Goat 2020 "I Believe" (Joy Denalane featuring BJ the Chicago Kid) — — Let Yourself Be Loved
Guest appearances Year Title Other performer(s) Album 2008 "Welcome to the Majors" Dubb Union Snoop Dogg Presents: Dubb Union "Westurn Union" Dubb Union, Daz Dillinger "Struggle" Dubb Union "Miles Away" Dubb Union 2009 "Truly Yours" Diz Gibran Soon You'll Understand "Faith" Kendrick Lamar The Kendrick Lamar EP "True Star" Warren G The G Files "Fanatic" Xzibit, Poo Bear NBA Live 10 soundtrack "All Eyez on Me (The Truth)" Young Dre The Truth, 2Pac 2010 "The Coldest" Freddie Gibbs Str8 Killa "R.O.T.C. (Interlude)" Kendrick Lamar Overly Dedicated "So Real" GLC Love, Life & Loyalty "Field Ni*#a Blues" Mikkey Halsted, Freddie Gibbs The Darkroom 2011 "I'm Good" Schoolboy Q, Punch Setbacks "Show You" Pac Div Mania "Almost There" Ab-Soul Longterm Mentality "Look Up to the Sky" Fly Union, P. Blackk TGTC (The Greater Than Club) "Do It for You" Fly Union, Pac Div "Barely M.A.D.E. It" Freddie Gibbs Cold Day In Hell "Kush & Corinthians (His Pain)" Kendrick Lamar Section.80 "Finest Hour" Jay Rock, Rick Ross Follow Me Home "Take a Look Around" Kindred the Family Soul, Bilal Love Has No Recession "Dreams" CunninLynguists Oneirology 2012 "Lust Demons" Ab-Soul, Jay Rock Control System "Shame" Freddie Gibbs, Madlib Shame "Good Good Love" Rapsody The Idea of Beautiful "We On (Must Be)" Marcus Orelias Rebel of the Underground 2013 "Love = Hate / Ulterior Motives" Casey Veggies Life Changes "Life Is a Gamble" Big K.R.I.T. King Remembered In Time "Everybody's Something" Chance the Rapper, Saba Acid Rap "Smokin' and Ridin'" Freddie Gibbs, Problem The Music of Grand Theft Auto V "Holy Holy" Vic Mensa, Ab-Soul INNANETAPE 2014 "Shame" Freddie Gibbs, Madlib Piñata "A Project Mind" Punch, Jay Rock "Lionheart" Nefew Rise of the Antihero "Like Me" Joey Bada$$ B4.Da.$$ "Down for You" Kehlani You Should Be Here "To Be Young" Fashawn The Ecology 2015 "Slip Slide" Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment, B.o.B, Busta Rhymes, Janelle Monáe Surf "Windows" Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment, Raury "Expressive" Slum Village, Illa J Yes! "Khalil's Song" Skeme Ingleworld 2 "Beautiful Love" Jill Scott Woman "It's All on Me" Dr. Dre, Justus Compton "Life Song" Casey Veggies Live & Grow "Can't Be Still" Big K.R.I.T. It's Better This Way "Game Over" Omarion Care Package 3 "In the Streets" Busta Rhymes, MF Doom The Return of the Dragon (The Abstract Went On Vacation) 2016 "The Waters" Anderson .Paak Malibu "Real One" Achromatik Where Do I Belong "Blessings" Chance the Rapper Coloring Book "Harry's Code" Knox Brown Searching "Street Life" Lil Durk They Forgot "Milestone" Smoke DZA, Pete Rock, Jadakiss, Styles P Don't Smoke Rock 2017 "Gotta Be More" Nick Grant Return of the Cool "Everything" MoBo The Great Fuck The Public "Black & Ugly" Rapsody Laila's Wisdom "Knock on My Door" Rapsody "80s Baby" Cyhi the Prynce No Dope On Sundays 2018 "Skrawberries" JID DiCaprio 2 "Queen & Slim" Coast Contra Queen & Slim 2019 "Forever Your Love" Common Let Love "Memories of Home" Common, Samora Pinderhughes "go girl" Luke James, Ro James to feel love/d "Only Human" Lecrae Restoration 2020 "Hood Living" RILEY RILEY "Changes" Lute Gold Mouf 2024 "Fore Play" Snoop Dogg Missionary "Now or Never" Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre2025"The Negro Problem"Chance the RapperStar Line"Speed of Light"Chance the Rapper, Lion Babe
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