The Authority On All Things R&B ! In Episode 131 of the R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J. Valentine are joined by the soulful and versatile BJ The Chicago Kid. Known for his unique blend of R&B, soul, and gospel influences, BJ takes us through his incredible journey in music, from his early church roots to working with industry legends like Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige. He opens up about his creative process, navigating the music industry as an independent artist, and the stories behind some of his most iconic tracks. Get ready for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with one of R&B's most dynamic voices. Subscribe on YouTube - https://bit.ly/RnBMoneyYouTube R&B MONEY Album out NOW !! https://tank.lnk.to/RnBMONEYID Tank: @TheRealTank http://www.youtube.com/@TheRealTank J Valentine: https://www.youtube.com/@jvalentinetv Director / Producer: Ruben Rivera https://www.youtube.com/@KnowYourStudio/featured Podcast IG: @RnBMoneyPodcast https://www.instagram.com/rnbmoneypodcast/?hl=en #tank #jvalentine #rnbmoneypodcast 0:00 Intro 16:35 Chicago 45:35 LA 53:00 Writing 1:15:15 Artist 1:20:10 Studio 1:28:15 Tiny Desk 1:31:40 Today 1:37:25 Top 5 R&B Singers 1:45:40 Top 5 R&B Songs 1:53:05 R&B Voltron 2:01:05 I Aint Saying No Names 2:14:50 Outro