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 ...

Love called for KEM 20 years ago. And two decades later he’s loving his situation now just as much — and maybe more. The Detroit-raised R&B singer signed with Motown Records back in 2001 and released ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s a spot on the Detroit riverfront, just behind the city’s main post office, where Kem experienced his life’s lowest moment ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...