Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up There is nothing traditional about the journey that led Kem on ...

You probably thought it was a new Al Jarreau cut when you first heard it. A Quiet Storm gem, soothing and groove-luscious, “Love Calls” by newcomer Kem has been all over urban radio, especially along ...

“It’s all been a wonderful ride,” KEM reflects about his 23 years with Motown Records. The multi-GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter — known for his velvety vocals and timeless love songs — is stepping ...

In 1975, Smokey Robinson released "A Quiet Storm," an album so successful that it became the name for a new radio format devoted to laid-back crooning about adult romance. Today that format is called ...

Kem is leaving Motown to return to being an independent artist. After 23 years, R&B singer Kem is exiting his hometown’s legendary record label, Motown, to return to being an independent artist.

NEW YORK – You know you’re big-time when counterfeit copies of your new album hit the streets before they hit stores. Even with that bootleg move, Kem Owens, a.k.a. Kemistry, debuted at No. 5 on the ...

Motown represents an era of unforgettable music and even more memorable stars whose songs have endured the test of time and whose sounds have molded artists of all generations to follows, one of those ...

Grammy-nominated singer Kem is best known for his classic R&B sound and love songs such as “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Why Would You Stay” and “Share My Life.” Many of Kem’s fans might not be aware of ...