New Album: BJ the Chicago Kid - '1123'

Grammy nominated recording artist BJ THE CHICAGO KID has released his third LP 1123 via Motown which follows after his critically-acclaimed 2016 project, In My Mind.

The 13-track project features guest appearances from Rick Ross, Anderson .Paak, Offset, J.I.D., Buddy, Kent James & Eric Bellinger and includes the singles, "Time Today", Worryin' Bout Me" & "Reach".

1123 is available on all digital music platform services.

RnB Junkie's 2nd Annual Black Music Month Giveaway

 

Instructions:

 MUST like ‘The Official RnB Junkie’ Page on Facebook HERE! and answer all 11 questions correctly for a chance to win a physical copy from the discography of the artists above. Submit answers to ‘The Official RnB Junkie’ via FB Messenger.

 

Winner will be selected at random and announced on Sunday, June 30th!

 

What legendary band did Jimi Hendrix play guitar for during their 1964 tour?

 

Who is the first band to score a top 50 hit in six consecutive decades on billboard hot 100’s?

 

What was the name of Prince’s father band that he was named after?

 

What genre did Prince win his Oscar?

 

What was the first Motown album to reach number 1 on Billboard's Album Charts?

 

Who was the first artist signed to Motown?

 

What was the first hit for Motown to reach number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart?

 

What was the original name of Motown records?

 

Who dubbed Aretha Franklin the Queen of Soul?

 

Where was Aretha Franklin born?

 

Who taught Aretha Franklin how to play the piano?



20 Years Ago: 702 Released Self-titled Sophomore Album

On this day, 20 years ago, 702 released their Platinum-selling Self-titled sophomore album via Motown Records, which peaked at No. 7 on the R&B Album chart.

702 features the empowering female anthem, "Where My Girls At?", "You Don't Know" and "Gotta Leave".

Tell us what's your favorite track.

News: Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame 2018 nominates Janet Jackson, Keith Sweat, Patti LaBelle, Mary J. Blige & more...

Last year’s inductees into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame included Gladys Knight & The Pips, James Brown, The Manhattans, Isaac Hayes, The Impressions, Carl Carlton and Freda Payne.

The nominees lined-up for the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame 2018 are:

Apollo Theater

Barry White

Berry Gordy

Billy Paul

Bobby “Blue” Bland

Gamble & Huff

George Clinton

Janet Jackson

Jerry Lee Lewis

Keith Sweat

Mary J. Blige

Motown Records

Nat King Cole

New Edition

Patti LaBelle

Peabo Bryson

Stephanie Mills

The Dells

The Drifters

The 10 artists with the most votes will be announced in February (Black History Month) and the winners will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in June (Black Music Month).