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BJ the Chicago Kid

R&B and Soul Singer-Songwriter, Vocal Arranger, Producer & Coach

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BJ the Chicago Kid Biography

Bryan James Sledge, better known by his stage name, BJ the Chicago Kid, is a singer and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. BJ the Chicago Kid is best known for frequently collaborating with Top Dawg Entertainment recording artists Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Rock. He has also worked with several other prominent rappers, such as Freddie Gibbs, Warren G, Big K.R.I.T., GLC, Anderson .Paak, and Kanye West.

BJ's first work in the music industry was on a Dave Hollister record in 2001, titled "For You," which he co-wrote alongside Gerald Haddon. In 2006, BJ's vocals were first featured on a high-profile single -- Kanye West's "Impossible", which was released in promotion for the 2006 film Mission: Impossible III.

In February 2012, he independently released his debut studio album, Pineapple Now-Laters. BJ the Chicago Kid subsequently secured a record deal with Motown in August 2012. The label then serviced the Pineapple Now-Laters song "Good Luv'n" as BJ's commercial debut single.

With Motown, BJ the Chicago Kid released his debut studio album, In My Mind, in February of 2016. His third studio album, 1123, followed in July of 2019.

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  • How do I book BJ the Chicago Kid to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like BJ the Chicago Kid for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for BJ the Chicago Kid, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for BJ the Chicago Kid or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for BJ the Chicago Kid

    Speaking fees for BJ the Chicago Kid, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book BJ the Chicago Kid are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire BJ the Chicago Kid, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does BJ the Chicago Kid speak about?

    BJ the Chicago Kid is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Entertainers, Music.
  • Where does BJ the Chicago Kid travel from?

    BJ the Chicago Kid generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is BJ the Chicago Kid’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like BJ the Chicago Kid for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book BJ the Chicago Kid for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host BJ the Chicago Kid or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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BJ the Chicago Kid Biography

Bryan James Sledge, better known by his stage name, BJ the Chicago Kid, is a singer and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. BJ the Chicago Kid is best known for frequently collaborating with Top Dawg Entertainment recording artists Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Rock. He has also worked with several other prominent rappers, such as Freddie Gibbs, Warren G, Big K.R.I.T., GLC, Anderson .Paak, and Kanye West.

BJ's first work in the music industry was on a Dave Hollister record in 2001, titled "For You," which he co-wrote alongside Gerald Haddon. In 2006, BJ's vocals were first featured on a high-profile single -- Kanye West's "Impossible", which was released in promotion for the 2006 film Mission: Impossible III.

In February 2012, he independently released his debut studio album, Pineapple Now-Laters. BJ the Chicago Kid subsequently secured a record deal with Motown in August 2012. The label then serviced the Pineapple Now-Laters song "Good Luv'n" as BJ's commercial debut single.

With Motown, BJ the Chicago Kid released his debut studio album, In My Mind, in February of 2016. His third studio album, 1123, followed in July of 2019.

BJ the Chicago Kid Videos

  • BJ The Chicago Kid: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
  • BJ the Chicago Kid - Love Inside
  • BJ the Chicago Kid - The New Cupid ft. Kendrick Lamar

FAQs on booking BJ the Chicago Kid

  • How do I book BJ the Chicago Kid to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like BJ the Chicago Kid for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for BJ the Chicago Kid, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for BJ the Chicago Kid or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for BJ the Chicago Kid

    Speaking fees for BJ the Chicago Kid, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book BJ the Chicago Kid are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire BJ the Chicago Kid, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does BJ the Chicago Kid speak about?

    BJ the Chicago Kid is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Entertainers, Music.
  • Where does BJ the Chicago Kid travel from?

    BJ the Chicago Kid generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is BJ the Chicago Kid’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like BJ the Chicago Kid for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book BJ the Chicago Kid for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host BJ the Chicago Kid or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

BJ the Chicago Kid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book BJ the Chicago Kid for your event is available upon request. BJ the Chicago Kid generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Butterscotch, Rich The Kid, Sza, Missy Elliott and Georgia Anne Muldrow. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling BJ the Chicago Kid for an upcoming live or virtual event.

BJ the Chicago Kid Speaker Videos

  • BJ The Chicago Kid: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
    BJ the Chicago Kid - Love Inside
  • BJ the Chicago Kid - The New Cupid ft. Kendrick Lamar
    BJ the Chicago Kid - Turnin Me Up

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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