The Evolution of Kem

From the streets of Detroit to chart-topping success.

Music Only - After overcoming his addictions, Kem quit his day job to focus on making music in 2001.\r(Photo by Quantrell Colbert/Getty Images)
Kem - Kem performs at the 2011 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome on July 3 in New Orleans. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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)
KEM - (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Hoodie Awards)Sparkle - The father of two made his acting debut in the 2012 remake of the iconic black musical Sparkle, alongside Jordin Sparks and the late legend Whitney Houston. In the film he plays the role of club owner Buddy. (Photo: REUTERS/Jason Reed /Landov)

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Outstanding Talent - With “I Can’t Stop Loving You” continuing to reach new heights as a great soul song, KEM's momentum kept going when he received two NAACP nominations in 2006 for Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Song. (Photo: Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

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