Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Eric Roberson and BJ the Chicago Kid, another fellow Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, are taking us to church with their new single, “Where You Gonna Go,” which was just released today, April 4.
“Where You Gonna Go” has a gospel, old-school feel to it with the harmonies, ad libs, instrumentation, and the arrangement of the song. You can slow dance to this song or even meditate to it.
Written by Roberson, BJ, and Rodney Jones and produced by Roberson and Rodney Jones for Art of Artez Productions. “Where You Gonna Go” is a song that explores simple extremes”, says Roberson. “It’s inspired by a question I ask myself to help the sunshine, even when facing storms. The song’s mission is to enhance people’s self-worth and growth,” he adds.
Both Roberson and BJ use a blend of soul, R&B, and gospel. The guitar and drum cadence remind you of a gospel song. This song brings soul and emotion with every note. Roberson is known for driving emotions in his songs with soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
The harmonies and ad libs really add to the song, especially the “yes suh,” that we may have often heard in church. God is even acknowledged at the beginning of the song before the lyrics come in.
The hook starts off, where you gonna/where you gonna go/where you gonna go/ to get where you going”
The track is about letting love find you sometimes, not necessarily leaving what you love, but moving along with life when you’re supposed to. The song also talks about not living in the past and embracing who you are. Sometimes you gotta go into the unknown to get where you’re going.
Unexpected mountains may come, and other obstacles may come at the same time. Although there may be help on the way, sometimes there are only some issues that you can handle. This song is about the journey of becoming a better you.
At the end of the song, the duo speaks to the church with ad-libs as the song ends.
Being no stranger to driving emotions in the right direction, while blending soulful melodies with heartfelt lyrics that resonate with love, loss, and reflection, Roberson has been called the “co-Captain of the Neo-soul” movement for all of these years.
He’s released seventeen LPs (2001’s The Esoteric Movement to 2022’s Lessons) or through songwriting/production/vocal collaborations with the likes of Jill Scott, Dwele, Musiq Soulchild, Vivian Green, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Spinna and others, fine-tuned R&B music ears have come to recognize and make a somewhat spiritual connection with his everyday relatable, multi-influenced vibe which mirrors their own lives and experiences.
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ABOUT ERIC ROBERSON
Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and Howard University alum, Eric Roberson, continues to break boundaries as an independent artist. Roberson has achieved major milestones in his career, from being a successful songwriter and producer for notable artists such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Dwele, Vivian Green and countless others, to headlining sold-out tours across the country. Roberson is a former Professor at the legendary Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Roberson is celebrating over twenty years as an independent artist, creating “Honest Music” since 2001, which has afforded him the artistic freedom that isn’t typically offered in the mainstream music industry.
ABOUT BJ THE CHICAGO KID
BJ the Chicago Kid sis a neo-soul/soul singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Chicago, Ill., Sledge is best known for frequently collaborating with Top Dawg Entertainment recording artists Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Rock. He has also worked with several other prominent rappers, such as Freddie Gibbs, Warren G, Nekfeu, Chance the Rapper, Big K.R.I.T., GLC, Kanye West, and Anderson Paak, and Joey Badass, among numerous others.
