Kemistry

Kem

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 25, 2003)
• Original Release Date: February 25, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Motown
• ASIN: B00008BNUJ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (231 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,950 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

82 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HOT HOT HOT HOT, February 27, 2003

By	E.H. (st.louis by way of chicago) - See all my reviews

IF YOU ARE INTO SMOOTH RELAXING MUSIC WITH GOOD LYRICS...THIS IS THE CD FOR YOU. I FIRST HEARD THIS ABOUT KEM WHILE IN CHICAGO, THE SONG "LOVE CALLS" WAS ALL OVER THE RADIO. THE CD HAS A JAZZ/R&B FEEL TO IT. THE CD HITS ON LOVE, SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE SPIRIT. I JUST HOPE THAT MOTOWN DOES THE BROTHER SOME JUSTICE ON THE PROMOTIONS. MY THOUGHTS ON THE CD:

1. Matter of Time...A SONG ABOUT LIFE AND CHANGE.(4)
2. Miss You....A JAZZY TUNE ABOUT MISSING THE ONE U LOVE.(4)
3. Say...MY FAVORITE. MELLOW RELAXING THOUGHT PROVOKING.(5)
4. Inside...AN UP-TEMPO SONG. GOOD FOR STEPPERS.(4)
5. I'm Missin' Your Love...SECOND FAVORITE. A MID-TEMPO SONG (4)
6. Love Calls....YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHEN LOVE WILL HIT YA.(5)
7. Brotha Man...A GOOD SONG ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES AND THE SPIRIT. (4)
8. Cherish This Moment...MID TEMPO SONG. (5)
9. This Place (Dedicated to the Church of Today)...THE TITLE SAYS IT ALL...AND I LIKE IT (4)
10. You Are...A NICE LOVE SONG. THIS WOULD BE THE WEDDING SONG OF THE ALBUM (5)

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Al Jarreau's Long Lost Progeny?, July 11, 2003

By	"sarakh7" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

I first heard Kem at a friend's house. Now, being originally from Detroit, I know good soul music when I hear it and it takes a lot to impress a native. But when this brother's satiny vocals started pouring from the speakers, a part of me just melted. The very first thought that cam to my mind was the warm breeze on a humid Detroit summer day (if you've ever been, ya know what I mean!). I imagined a midnight ride along the Detroit River with my love with Kem's voice as our soundtrack. I know it sounds cliche', but this brotha is smooth. He effortlessly blends jazz and soul, gospel and a little bit of coffeehouse vibe, all with that tinge of Motown flavor that makes it so delicious. "Missing Your Love" is one of my favorites because it reminds me of my long distance lover and its just so damn cool. The songs blend into one another like a seamless line. This is grown folk music, y'all.

And I can't end this review without mentioning the fact that Kem is almost a dead ringer for Al Jarreau in his song stylings and mood. Now for the diehard AJ fans, this may sound like blasphemy, but its true. There is that familiarity and effortless melding of lyrics and melody that make me think young Kem might just be kin to the great Al Jarreau, or at lest one of his greatest admirers. You never know...

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kemistry, November 7, 2003

By	M. Ledbetter "mlwnaw" (lutherville, md United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently attended an affair and hear what I thought was Al Jarreau's latest CD. This song resonated in my mind all night. I promptly went to the music store to purchase it. Much to my dismay, I was wrong. I repeated the lyrics to the sales person and was advised that it was a new guy name "Kem". I was in shock to know that it wasn't Al Jarreau. But off I went with my new CD. I haven't stopped playing it since. What a GEM !! I'm loving this. I generally play smooth jazz when I have clients in my car (I'm a Real Estate Agent) however, I've been playing this awesome CD. Everyone always ask....Who is that? It strikes up a nice conversation. This is truly a breathtaking CD. Kema is amazing. I understand that this is his first release. Be assured that I'm already in line for the many CD's to come !!! Keep up the good work. Kem is a remarkable, mind blowing talent !!!!