As a child, Kem said he remembers feeling worthless, lonely and out of place. His mother abused alcohol and he describes his father as a “tyrant.” He discovered drinking in his teens, and he did not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “It’s all been a wonderful ride,” KEM reflects about his 23 years with Motown Records. The multi-GRAMMY-nominated ...

Kem has never been averse to change during his 20-plus-year recording career. Now he’s making his biggest pivot yet. After 23 years signed to Motown Records, the Oakland County-raised R&B singer is ...

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For decades, KEM has been one of the defining voices in contemporary soul music. Known for his warm tone, thoughtful lyricism, and deeply personal approach to songwriting, he has established a body of ...

The R&B veteran Kem hasn’t released a new album since 2014: He took time away to get married, have two kids, change management, and chase a life of domesticity rarely conducive to the rigors of being ...

A 20th career anniversary doesn’t come along every day. And KEM is certainly making the most of his. The R&B singer and songwriter, who was born in Nashville but spent most of his life in the Detroit ...

In this encore broadcast of a performance chat with R&B artist Kem Owens (known to fans simply as Kem), host Michel Martin discusses the artist's music and life experiences. I'm Michel Martin and this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By the time he was 19, the Grammy-nominated R&B star Kem was homeless, addicted to alcohol and drugs, and meandering aimlessly in ...