Like many artists, BJ The Chicago Kid often draws from personal experiences when he writes songs. One of his newest songs is also one of his most vulnerable: "Liquor Store in the Sky," which honors the memory of Al Howard, a childhood best friend he tragically lost in a car accident.
In this episode of Press Play, BJ The Chicago Kid delivers a stripped-down performance of "Liquor Store in the Sky." Accompanied by a guitar player, he improvises along to the instrumental with his velvety runs.
"Hair braided, but it's nappy like the Bible say/ Don't know what you call Him, but I call Him 'Yahweh'/ It blow my mind, it's kind of crazy 'cause he with Him now/ I ain't see the car crash, but I could hear the song," he sings in the opening verse.
"Liquor Store in the Sky'' — originally a collaboration with Freddie Gibbs — is a track from BJ The Chicago Kid's upcoming album, which he produced in collaboration with multiplatinum producer Yeti Beats via Reach the World Records.
"This song resonates with anyone who has lost someone special, particularly with those who yearn for a cherished drink with their favorite person," the neo-soul singer shared with GRAMMY.com.
Watch the video above to hear BJ The Chicago Kid's honest performance of "Liquor Story in the Sky," and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Press Play.
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