Most of today's contemporary singers have been influenced by '90s R&B music. So it's always nice to see an artist pay homage to their favorite acts from that era. BJ the Chicago Kid salutes his three favorite artists -- Aaliyah, R. Kelly and Jodeci -- with his new video for 'One in a Million.'
Last week, MTV revealed its list of nominees for the 2013 VMAs. And while there are a few welcome surprises (like Flying Lotus, A-Trak and Janelle Monae), a lot of the categories just feel... same-y. Put it this way: Justin Timberlake and Macklemore, aka your mom's favorite rapper, are up for almost half the awards being presented.
A giant question mark has loomed over the R&B lately- is the form changing? Not in the eyes of BJ the Chicago Kid. As the latest balladeer to burst out of the windy city's blossoming music scene, it's all about the motivation.
"The soul man, where I sing from," he says while posted up in an office at Island Def Jam. "T...
Where would black music be without a little soul? Even as the argument rages that R&B is heavily diluted by hip-hop influence, singers are managing some of the most heart-wrenching lyricism and melodic crooning this generation has heard, even if it is on a mixtape.
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