The Evolution of Kem

See the Evolution of R&B singer Kem.

Do It Yourself - Kem financed his debut album, which he also wrote and produced, with his American Express Card and money he made from singing with a wedding band and waiting tables.\r(Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Album 1, Round 2 - In 2001, he gained the attention of Motown, who signed him and re-released Kem’s debut album, Kemistry. The lead single, "Love Calls," became an adult contemporary hit and the album was certified gold.\r(Photo by Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)
Albums II & III - Kem followed his debut with Album II  in 2005, which also went gold. After taking a small break, he released Intamicy: Album III in 2010.\r(Photo by Albert L. Ortega/PictureGroup)
Song Writer - Kem doesn't have a particular method for making his music. "I think songwriting is just a gift, and I write about anything. I really don’t have concepts for songs. Once I have established a melody, I may sing a little bit of something; it really just creates itself."\r(Photo by Paul Abell/PictureGroup)Influences - Kem cites many artists as influences, including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Anita Baker and Michael Jackson.\r(Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

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Album 1, Round 2 - In 2001, he gained the attention of Motown, who signed him and re-released Kem’s debut album, Kemistry. The lead single, "Love Calls," became an adult contemporary hit and the album was certified gold.\r(Photo by Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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