BJ the Chicago Kid

Released: December 4, 2015

Featuring: Big K.R.I.T.

Songwriter: Big K.R.I.T. BJ the Chicago Kid Marcus Kincy Sean Cooper

Producer: Sean Cooper

[Intro: Big K.R.I.T.]
See I know what you thinkin'
Another in-and-out, halfway done, not what you asked for situation
But I ain't sign up to disappoint you, shawty
My resume speak loud in any application

I don't mean to be all forward, but you uhh strike my as the type to hire on the spot
'Cause on those days when life gets overwhelming and super stressful
I put in the type of work that's on a whole 'nother level
Hire me

[Verse 1: BJ The Chicago Kid]
I get up early just to go to work
To stay focused, yeah, I even go to church
Put in overtime, even when it hurts

[Hook: BJ The Chicago Kid]
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
Can you hire me?
And I say it again
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
Can you hire me?

Can I work?
Can I work that body like it's a 9 to 5?
I wanna work
I wanna work that body like it's a 9 to 5

I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
Can you hire me?

[Verse 2: BJ The Chicago Kid]
If you hire me, girl, I can put you in different positions
'Cause pleasing you, giving you all I got is my, is my only mission
You can touch me and talk to me dirty
I just need

[Hook: BJ The Chicago Kid]
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
Can you hire me?
And I say it again
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
Can you hire me?
Can I work?
Can I work that body like it's a 9 to 5?
I wanna work
I wanna work that body like it's a 9 to 5?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
Can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
I need a job, baby can you hire me?
Can you hire me?
Can you hire me?

[Vamp: BJ The Chicago Kid]
Here's my resume, wanna work for you so bad
And you hiring me will make all them others mad
One touch, and it's going down
So hire me, for a little while

Here's my resume, wanna work for you so bad
And you hiring me will make all them others mad
One touch, it's going down
So hire me, for a little while

Here's my resume, wanna work for you so bad
I wanna work that body like it's a 9 to 5
One touch, and it's going down
I wanna work that body like it's a 9 to 5

[Outro: BJ The Chicago Kid]
Girl, you always say
"Turn down for what"
'Cause life is way too short
So here's my resume

BJ the Chicago Kid is an American singer songwriter from the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Born November 23rd, 1984 as Bryan James Sledge, BJ is best known for his his critically acclaimed album In My Mind, as well as his collaborations with artists such as Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar.

BJ first appeared on a Dave Hollister record in 2001. Leading up to his debut mixtape, A Taste of Chicago, he would perform on Stevie Wonder’s 2005 album, A Time to Love. Additionally, he was featured on Kanye’s 2006 “Impossible”, which also features Twista and Keyshia Cole.

He released A Taste of Chicago in 2009, followed closely by The New Beginning in the same year. He would also appear on “Faith” by Kendrick Lamar (2009). In 2011, BJ released his third mixtape, The Life of Love’s Cupid. Then, in 2012, he independently released his debut studio album, Pineapple Now-Later. After getting signed by Motown, he would released a 2013 Christmas-themed EP called A Soulful Christmas. In the same year, he appeared on Chance the Rapper’s Acid Rap on “Good Ass Intro”. In 2014, he released a mixtape titled The M.A.F.E Project.

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