Universal Motown R&B Singer/Songwriter KEM Nominated for 2 NAACP Image...

PR Newswire;  January 24, 2006 ;     465 words ......critically-acclaimed R&B Singer/Songwriter KEM is proud to be among the music artists...greatest moments in my life, said KEM. I am both grateful and humbled by God's continued blessing on my life. KEM's nomination announcement preludes...February 8, through March 26, 2006. KEM will attend the ...

KEM talks about his KEMISTRY

Westside Gazette;  May 18, 2006 ;     549 words ......exactly where Detroit native and singer/musician KEM takes you on his sophomore disc, KEM Album II. Filled with songs you can really relax...determined to breathe some fresh air into the scene, KEM wrote, produced and financed his debut album by...

Kem's back in a major way.(R&B)

Billboard;  May 21, 2005 ;     424 words ......Wonder's sweet harmonica accents the latter. The only song Kem did not write is I Get Lifted, a cover of George McCrae...hit. There's value in both the indie and major routes, Kem says of both of his albums. My team and I did what we...And I put money in my pocket, which I'm not mad at. Kem's tour with ...

R&B Singer KEM Remains True to Hometown Using Detroit Concert as Location...

PR Newswire;  December 22, 2004 ;     534 words ......fide music video for R&B singer KEM during his upcoming concert on Wednesday...single, I Can't Stop Loving You, from KEM's sophomore project, KEM Album II. The new CD is scheduled...hometown and its ensuing comeback, said KEM. Most people, especially outside...Intimate Evening of New ...

R&B Singer KEM Packs in International Audience Leaving Standing Room Only...

PR Newswire;  November 8, 2006 ;     373 words ......Europe. KEM's two Gold Record-selling CDs, Kemistry and KEM Album II, have made their way into the homes of Europeans...of just under 20,000 CDs sold collectively. In 2003, KEM made a brief appearance during two sold out shows at...London Jazz Cafe. Now, with the recent remixes of two of KEM's ...

Interview: Kem discusses his career in music and his new CD "Kem Album II"

NPR Special;  May 17, 2005 ;     700+ words ...ED GORDON NPR Special 05-17-2005 Interview: Kem discusses his career in music and his new CD "Kem Album II" Host: ED GORDON Time: 9:00-10:00 AM (Soundbite of music) KEM (Singer/Songwriter): (Singing) So ask yourself this question...

Kem, Leela James to bring soulful sounds to Ohio Theatre

Call & Post;  March 2, 2006 ;     632 words ...R&B sensation Kem will bring his current tour to the Ohio...p.m. as part of CAPA's Spectrum Series. Kem will be joined by rising neosoul star Leela...on the success of his first two albums, "Kem Album II" and "Kemistry," Kem has been touring...

Introducing Kem

Michigan Chronicle;  March 19, 2002 ;     700+ words ......time seems to be right for the emergence of KEM. Not as a performer -- he has been doing...to the kind of sales those who constitute KEM's following are sure he deserves. Already...on a radio station or two in the Bahamas. KEM's style is smooth and soft with a strong...

'Kem' Returns With 'Album II'

Sacramento Observer;  October 5, 2005 ;     677 words ......Lana K. Sacramento Observer 10-05-2005 When Kem Owens' 2004 debut album, "Kemistry" dropped...with his new CD, on Motown aptly titled, "KEM Album II." Its lead single, "I Can't Stop...steeped in Motown's fine lyrical tradition. Kem -- he goes by first name only -- is enjoying...

KEM "Kemistry" Motown In 19 ...

The Washington Post;  August 22, 2003 ;     293 words ......another Detroiter recording for Motown, Kem. Urban AC has become the refuge for all...tired grooves and sappy sentimentality, but Kem's debut album, "Kemistry," proves the genre...Isaac Hayes and as hard-working as Prince, Kem not only composed, arranged and produced...

A.C. to get a study in soul; Kem and Musiq scheduled to embody 'Musiq...

Philadelphia Tribune, The;  November 5, 2004 ;     474 words ......who are trying to keep soul music alive. Kem is a rising star at Motown and Musiq is...Boardwalk Hall's Adrian Phillips Ballroom. Kem and Musiq, billed together as Musiq Kemistry...stage to offer their distinct soul styling. Kem is riding high after his debut album "KEMISTRY...

KEM enters third phase of career

Michigan Chronicle;  May 24, 2005 ;     700+ words ......life and career of singer, musician, composer KEM could be divided into three parts: the struggling...The latter is also of significance in that KEM does not often do uptempo material. Clearly, KEM has not gotten carried away with the success...

Q&A: Kem on voices, God and growing old

AP Worldstream;  July 1, 2005 ;     594 words ......hit stores. Even with that bootleg move, Kem Owens, a.k.a. Kemistry, debuted at No. 5...overwhelmingly positive response to your music? Kem: I'm blessed. The music I deliver is a reflection...feel about hooking up with Motown Records? Kem: While I'm excited about the legacy and...

`Kem 505' hits big

The Malay Mail;  February 18, 2002 ;     685 words ......a much needed shot in the arm thanks to `Kem 505,' a direct-to-video release making waves...That record is expected to be erased by Kem 505 which is much better than its predecessor...bigger budget and a slightly improved script, Kem 505 could have been turned into a successful...

Kem, Leela James breathe new life into old-school soul

Call & Post;  March 16, 2006 ;     609 words ...Kem and Leela James brought a double dose of soul power to the Ohio Theatre on March 8. James warmed up the crowd for Kem, performing hits from her acclaimed debut album, "A Change...that, too." The audience was still buzzing about James when Kem came on. He took the stage in a dapper pinstriped suit with...