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WHAT IT IS: This singer/songwriter’s distinctly modern musicality and soulful sound uniquely allows him to blend and bend genres effortlessly. After the release of several successful mixtapes, he independently released his critically-acclaimed debut LP, Pineapple Now-Laters, in 2012. BJ is often described as the modern-day Marvin Gaye; his emotive vocals have been featured on tracks for Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Schoolboy Q, Chance The Rapper and more. The Grammy-nominated artist is currently putting the finishing touches on his major label debut, due out early fall 2015.
ALBUM: TBA
RELEASE DATE: Early fall release
TV: Conan, Kimmel, Fallon
LIVE: Opened for Marsha Ambrosius and Jill Scott; recently completed tour run with Luke James
INTERNET: 47k+ Facebook likes, 52k+ Twitter followers, 33k Instagram followers, 12m+ SoundCloud plays
PRESS: NPR, Fader, Noisey, Stereogum, Grammy, Hypebeast, Vibe, Complex, Okayplayer
BOOKING: Caroline Yim/ICM
MANAGEMENT: Steven McDaniel/ M.A.F.E. Music Group Mgmt.