Kem, National Symphony Orchestra

Kem Owens is an R&B singer/songwriter and producer from Detroit, Michigan, who releases music under the name KEM. Using music and spirituality to rise above addiction and homelessness, he offers a classic brand soul-infused R&B without adhering to modern standard of fusing R&B with hip-hop elements, like many of his contemporaries. After self-producing his first album, Kemistry, KEM signed with Motown Records in 2001, and the iconic imprint released the debut in 2003. With an audience among fans of smooth, old school R&B and neo soul, he continues to release material including 2010's Intimacy: Album III.