BJ the Chicago Kid

BJ the Chicago Kid — r&b, funk & soul artist from US.

BJ the Chicago Kid, born Bryan James Sledge, has been honing his blend of vintage and contemporary R&B styles for over a decade. His career took off with…

Influential: 64.73% Fanbase: 48.70% Trending: 72.74%

As of: 2025-10-03

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

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As of 2025-08-15

155,115

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-15

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Genres

r&b, funk & soulr&bindie soulalternative r&bneo soulindie r&br&b/soulpop r&brnbhip-hop & raphip hopchicago rapunderground hip hop

Scores

Score: DMDB 64.70% | Fanbase 48.70% | Trending 72.70% | CAREER STAGE: MAINSTREAM

Biography

BJ the Chicago Kid, born Bryan James Sledge, has been honing his blend of vintage and contemporary R&B styles for over a decade. His career took off with Grammy-nominated hits like "Studio" with ScHoolboy Q and his debut album, In My Mind, released in 2016. BJ has also collaborated with a range of artists such as Solange, Rapsody, and Anderson .Paak, and released the album 1123 in 2019.

Originally from Chicago, BJ moved to Los Angeles at 19 to pursue music, eventually working with Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, and other notable artists before releasing his debut album. His extensive discography includes hit singles, guest appearances, and Grammy nominations, showcasing his versatility and talent in the R&B scene. BJ's recent projects include the EP 4 AM and collaborations with producer Yeti Beats, setting the stage for his upcoming full-length album.

Report Date: 2025-08-15

BJ the Chicago Kid builds repeat engagement among 25-34 & 18-24 audiences throughout UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, UNITED KINGDOM. With a heavily male (60%) base, campaign framing can lean into status, style, and community. The sharpest reach is on Youtube (3,875 avg views per post), while Youtube provides social proof in comments and saves. Affinities with leading lifestyle names point to authentic extensions into streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. Expect work that feels native to the timeline—not bolted on.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist BJ the Chicago Kid score 0.17% — Low bucket.

Followers:155,115

Engagements:256

Rate:0.2%

Posts:188

Avg Likes:240

Avg Comments:18

Avg Views:4,957

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 155,115 · Engagements 256 · Rate 0.2% Posts 188 · Views 4,957 · Avg Likes 240 · Avg Comments 18 · Avg Views 4,957	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 46% 18-24: 37% 35-44: 11% 13-17: 3%	Largest: 25-34 (46%); next: 18-24 (37%)
Gender Split	Female: 40% Male: 60% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (60%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (62%) BRAZIL (5%) UNITED KINGDOM (4%) SOUTH AFRICA (2%) CANADA (2%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (62%), BRAZIL (5%), UNITED KINGDOM (4%)
Platform Engagement	Tiktok: 1,082 avg views/post · Youtube: 3,875 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 3,875 avg views; best engagement: Youtube 203 avg likes

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Official Profiles

Artist: BJ the Chicago Kid

Date Range: 2025-10-03 → 2025-10-03

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Radio Spins (2025-08-21)

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Aired At	Song	Station	Location	Duration (s)
2025-08-21 07:04:05	What's Going On [2016 Duet Version]	Rádio Marginal	Cascais, PT	246
2025-08-21 06:59:56	Where You Gonna Go	Ujima 98 FM	Bristol, GB	11
2025-08-21 04:59:57	Where You Gonna Go	Ujima 98 FM	Bristol, GB	10
2025-08-21 04:16:45	Studio	WWPW	Atlanta, GA, US	195
2025-08-21 03:30:46	Together	Radio 2000	Cape Town, ZA	211
2025-08-21 02:59:58	Where You Gonna Go	Ujima 98 FM	Bristol, GB	10
2025-08-21 00:59:57	Where You Gonna Go	Ujima 98 FM	Bristol, GB	10
2025-08-21 00:52:37	Never Change (feat. Ledisi & Philip Bailey)	Delite Radio	London, GB	6