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Kem Owens, professionally known as Kem, is an American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and producer. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee and raised in Detroit, Michigan.
After finishing high school, Kem dealt with homelessness, addiction, and isolation from his family. He did not overcome these issues until he turned to spirituality and music, as he has said, “My career didn’t take off until I connected with my spirituality. That’s why I take time on stage and on the album to administer spirituality to people. That’s one of the things that I am most proud of.” He has also stated that he does not create music marketed to the mainstream hip-hop-dominated R&B crowd but to people who enjoy his soul/jazz adult contemporary sound and lyrical content. He wrote, produced, and financed his self-released debut album, Kemistry, by singing in a wedding band and waiting tables. He was later signed by Motown Records, who re-released the album on February 25, 2003. The album’s first single, “Love Calls”, became a hit at urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio. He followed his debut release with a sophomore album, Album II, released May 17, 2005. It included the hit single “I Can’t Stop Loving You”, a #1 at urban adult contemporary radio, and the song “You Might Win” featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica.
After finishing high school, Kem dealt with homelessness, addiction, and isolation from his family. He did not overcome these issues until he turned to spirituality and music, as he has said, “My career didn’t take off until I connected with my spirituality. That’s why I take time on stage and on the album to administer spirituality to people. That’s one of the things that I am most proud of.” He has also stated that he does not create music marketed to the mainstream hip-hop-dominated R&B crowd but to people who enjoy his soul/jazz adult contemporary sound and lyrical content. He wrote, produced, and financed his self-released debut album, Kemistry, by singing in a wedding band and waiting tables. He was later signed by Motown Records, who re-released the album on February 25, 2003. The album’s first single, “Love Calls”, became a hit at urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz radio. He followed his debut release with a sophomore album, Album II, released May 17, 2005. It included the hit single “I Can’t Stop Loving You”, a #1 at urban adult contemporary radio, and the song “You Might Win” featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica.
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goboywonder wrote:
Dude is so smooth! ♥
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Dent88 wrote:
Great interview with KEM on VegasAllNight.com: http://vegasallnight.com/whats-happening/kem/
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AstroBoy30 wrote:
he makes good music!
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MsSweetTea wrote:
I have loved your music for such a long time. You. Bring a seductive but smooth way of caressing the mind with your lyrics and melodies. Truly a man of passion keep doing your thing.
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pitrafilla wrote:
vaya "vocecita".
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sassy50 wrote:
This man sings from his soul...when you watch him you see he's loving what he is doing right at that moment......I love this mans live performances.......u gotta see him !!!
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placebosyndrome wrote:
just really starting to get into this dude. what an incredible story! he's bringing something that we haven't really seen in a while...
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babybugz1 wrote:
I enjoyed his new album.
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Sir_LePaul wrote:
His new album is great!!!! Love the smooth jazz!
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foureversweet wrote:
Kem is "The Best!"May "GOD" many of blessings keep pouring down on you, and your entire family!! Much Love...
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floydalbert wrote:
A very nice tune!!
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kmarsh56 wrote:
One of Favorites......... saw him 3 times last yr in concert. I get lost in his music!!!!
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watulove wrote:
Album III is Awesome!
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SoulJazzsterInc wrote:
He's the Al Jarreau of his generation. Great artist
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Rascott03 wrote:
<3
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brand929 wrote:
Intimacy is amazing. This man has a wonderful voice.
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Andy_Pat wrote:
Kem is THE MAN!!
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DollaMac wrote:
This is album is pretty strong! And his album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 Chart!
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Eisblume21 wrote:
fantastic album !! WOW!
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CHOOK85 wrote:
Kem - Intimacy: Album III (2010) - great album!!!
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