RJ Mitchell & Gumbo Music

Born and raised in the city of Chicago, RJ’s passion for music was sparked when he was playing the drums at just 8 years old. It was while beating out the rhythm at such a young age to the soulful melodies that came forth from Sunday after Sunday when he also fell in love with singing. By the time he was 12, RJ was honing his obvious vocal talent with a group he had formed. He continued to sing throughout the years with a couple of groups before finally deciding to go...solo! Through the years RJ has written & recorded over numerous songs, won a host of talent shows and went on a couple of national tours sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry.

Over the years, RJ has added promoting to his résumé as well. Doing different events like “Beats, Bass & Brunch” and “Respect” that brought some of Chicago’s best musicians and artists together. He continues to shine brightest lending his own exceptional vocals. In short, he is a dynamic performer who has mastered a diverse medley of musical styles. These days RJ can be witnessed wowing audiences live on stages around the city of Chicago and throughout the nation.