With a singing voice silky enough to balance out even the gruffest of rap verses, Motown artist BJ the Chicago Kid is one of modern hip-hop’s most coveted collaborators. And though hip-hop might not be the first thing you associate his record label with, BJ’s contributions are proof of two things: There’s always room for real soul music, and Motown still knows talent. BJ celebrates his label during Black Music Month 2019 with an exclusive playlist of hits, stating simply, ”This playlist is a true journey through time of some of my favorite Motown songs.”