RJ Griffith @rjgmusic Is An Artist On The Rise And Bringing Life Back To A Dreary Game With The Release Of His "A Good Day" Ep

A few words come to mind when I hear the name of Chicago Native "RJ Griffith,"....Motivation, Positivity, Character, Faith, Pride...are ways I would describe his music and message. A man who knew his destiny is to change the world for the better even if it's one mind at a time. Always having a strong passion for music and his creative art, RJ initially went into the educational system as a school teacher, until due to budget cuts in a troubled city fighting to hold itself up from within, he was one of many teachers let go in 2016. This lead RJ into a battle with depression and questioning his next move, and as faith often does, RJ realized his message was him and music was the way to deliver it. Music has helped many hungry artists find light in their darkest moments. From there, through hell and high water, the hard work has been steady, the blessings are coming and the world has been given what I believe to be a classic EP project.

"A Good Day…" is a seven track project that has an R&B and soul vibe with a hip-hop twist. Just over all good music. The lead single "Good Day" has already touched monumental accomplishments for an independent upcoming artist of any genre. Including, but not limited to, being played on two Chicago radio stations (Rejoice 102.3 Chicago and 106.3 Chicago’s R&B), being featured on ABC 7 News Chicago’s "Something to Dance About" segment and recently becoming the new theme song for Fox Good Day News in Chicago.

Each song strongly encourages people to chase their dreams. That message is growing his fan base and already opened doors for him to speak and perform at multiple events, including the Project Outreach & Prevention on Youth Violence Fundraiser, the Developing a Better You Annual Teen Conference, the Chicago Matters Showcase at the Black Women’s Expo, multiple Obama Foundation events, Operation Rainbow Push events, school assemblies and anti-bullying conferences. Additionally, speaking at these events inspired RJ to start his own 501(c)(3) non-profit called Positive Vibes Only which serves primarily as an open mic/social club for local youth and gives them a chance to show off their creativity in singing, dancing, spoken word, comedy, acting, and more in a judgment-free zone. The organization also provides free educational sessions for youth once a month such as group vocal lessons, acting classes, mental health coping skill sessions and anti-bullying sessions. Positive Vibes Only holds community events such as back to school book bag drives and holiday food drives as well.

This is a busy man with a mission to help. Whether it be a face to face key of hope in one of his many public appearances, or a spiritual uplifting in yourself as his music helps to give you strength in a moment of weakness, RJ Griffith is giving us great music to vibe to, feel good to, and over all be nice to. Good old fashioned music from a good soul. As he sings in the chorus of my favorite song on the EP "Same 24,"..."We all got the same 24." I live by that, I support that message, and I support anyone’s talent who uses their "24" to better themselves and attempts to better others.

But don't let my personal opinion take away from the rest of the project. As previously stated the single "Good Day" is reaching audiences in different regions very quickly. With "faith based" songs like "Won't He Do It" and songs with a simple delivered yet powerful message like "Picture Perfect", anything from “A Good Day…” could easily be the next single or the next hit.

I really could go on and on and have nothing but positive things to say about this project. At a time when music is very repetitive and the content is absent, it felt good to get my ears on an album with professional production, from an artist who clearly is delivering amazing music from the heart. Take a listen above and see for yourself that 'RJ Griffith is an artist on the rise who deserves his shine and recognition, and "A Good Day…" is the perfect place to start recognizing him.