400 (False Idols)(prod. by LPXIV and Wildersee)

Freedom Time (prod. by Mike Jones)

Kitchen, Barber, Beauty Shop feat. JusSol (prod. by Lucas Hart)

Balloons (prod. by Lucas Hart)

Invisible Man (prod. by Wildersee)

Awwwright Now (prod. by Wildersee)

Knows (prod. by Wildersee)

I Don't Beg (prod. by Wildersee)

Pressure feat. Apollo Mighty (prod. by Danny Kulasik)

Holding Back (prod. by Danny Kulasik)

Mama Said (prod. by Timmy V)

.blackie: a story by roy kinsey

MRMR

function (+medication)

Produced by: Mike Jones
Mixed by: ILL Brown
Project: #MoreRoy
Cover: Diana Delgado

Black Boy feat. Pete Sayke (prod. by Mike Jones)

Produced by: LPXIV
Mixed by: ILL Brown
Project: #MoreRoy
Cover: Diana Delgado

OMAR (prod. by LPXIV)

This is the 3rd release from the upcoming EP by Roy Kinsey entitled #MoreRoy. Releasing September 2018.

Produced by: ILL Brown
Mixed by: ILL Brown
Project: #MoreRoy
Cover: Diana Delgado

Magic feat. Mother Nature (prod. by Ill Brown)

#MoreRoy

Royparations (prod. by Mike Jones)

Jungle Book Live Mix (prod. by Mike Jones, Nick Stetina & Spoken Thought)

Written and Performed by Roy Kinsey
Produced by Spoken Thought Productions
Additional vocals by Spoken Thought Productions
Recorded by Mike Jones
Mixed by Darwin Derequito
Released by HOM

FETISH (prod. by Spoken Thought)

Written by Roy Kinsey & Eli Major
Produced by Willie Beemen
Recorded by Darwin at Classick Studios
Mixed by Darwin at Classick Studios

Devil Be Busy feat. Eli Major (prod. by LPXIV)

Written by Roy Kinsey, Mother Nature (T.R.U.T.H. & Klevah), Tweak G & Cali Hendrix
Prod. by Wildersee & Mike Jones
Mixed by Darwin at Classick Studios

She/Her (Remix) feat. Mother Nature, Tweak G & Cali Hendrix (prod. by Wildersee & Mike Jones)

An interesting look at a moment in January 2020 BC (Before Corona) where I'd invite some artistic, creative, thoughtful, influential friends over to listen to Kinsey: A Memoir for the first time. We had no idea what was to come in the coming months, and this was truly one of the last gatherings we'd hosted at the House Of Marcell (HOM). On the anniversary of the release of Kinsey: A Memoir, February 20, 20201, I'd like to share with you some deep conversations around a deeply personal album, released an unsuspecting time in our history.

Kinsey: A Memoir Listening Session: Part One

chicago born and raised, roy kinsey is a bit of an anomaly when it comes to tradition in his respective industries. where being a black, queer-identified, rapper, and librarian may be an intimidating choice for some, roy kinsey’s non-conformist ideology has informed his 4th album, and self proclaimed, “best work yet,” blackie: a story by roy kinsey.

featured in and on major local, national, and  international publications like Billboard, NPR, WBEZ’s Vocalo, the Chicago Tribune, WGCI and the RedEye, his “deft skill for storytelling,” is proving to have wings like the "flying africans" of old that he raps about on his latest project. kinsey’s latest video BSAYF, exploring black queer identity and spirituality, premiered at the Museum of Contemporary Art (mca), the Art Institute of Chicago, the Harold Washington Cultural Center and the Dusable Museum. he has shared his lyrics on the stages of Lincoln Hall, Logan Square Auditorium, Wild Hare, The Shrine, and Soho House, and has recently done a series of performances/exhibitions with the Chicago Public Library’s seasonal book and theme programming of race and music, One Book, One Chicago.

his professional development in librarianship has fueled his desire for self examination and then reporting his findings, in rhyme. he intends and believes the success of his present and future creative works will touch the hearts of many because it comes from the heart.

roy kinsey is a librarian in the Teen Services/Youmedia department for Chicago Public Libraries.

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