He Got Soul: Kem

Get familiar with Kem and why he has soul, right here.

He Kem. He Saw. He Conquered. - Kem went down the unbeaten path to R&B glory but ultimately succeeded. Check out why he's got soul right here. (Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

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He Kem. He Saw. He Conquered. - Kem went down the unbeaten path to R&B glory but ultimately succeeded. Check out why he's got soul right here. (Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

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Good Kemistry - Initially his debut album, Kemistry, was an independent release which he financed himself. After getting signed to Motown, it received wider distribution and went gold.  (Photo: Motown Records)

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Good Kemistry - Initially his debut album, Kemistry, was an independent release which he financed himself. After getting signed to Motown, it received wider distribution and went gold. (Photo: Motown Records)

Influences - Kem cites many artists as influences, including Stevie Wonder, Prince, Anita Baker and Michael Jackson.\r(Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

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Continuous Stride - With the success of his first album, Kem continued to ride high with Album II, which featured an appearance from Stevie Wonder. That's huge! (Photo: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

Song Writer - Kem doesn't have a particular method for making his music. "I think songwriting is just a gift, and I write about anything. I really don’t have concepts for songs. Once I have established a melody, I may sing a little bit of something; it really just creates itself."\r(Photo by Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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Kem Train Line - Kem's no stranger to the Soul Train Awards! Kem made an appearance in 2010, much to everyone's delight. (Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

A Kem Christmas - Kem kept spirits high with the release of his holiday album last year. Who knew that such a soul-stirring singer could invoke the same feeling with Christmas tunes?  (Photo: Motown Records)

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A Kem Christmas - Kem kept spirits high with the release of his holiday album last year. Who knew that such a soul-stirring singer could invoke the same feeling with Christmas tunes? (Photo: Motown Records)

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Mack and Third Work - In 2011, Kem started his own non-profit organization dedicated to helping the homeless in Detroit. The name of the org is Mack and Third and he continues to promote awareness for homeless causes.  (Photo: Courtesy of MackandThird.org)

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Mack and Third Work - In 2011, Kem started his own non-profit organization dedicated to helping the homeless in Detroit. The name of the org is Mack and Third and he continues to promote awareness for homeless causes. (Photo: Courtesy of MackandThird.org)

A Duet With a Legend - Most recently, Kem linked up with Mr. Biggs himself, Ron Isley, for the infectious "My Favorite Thing."(Photo: E1 Music)

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A Duet With a Legend - Most recently, Kem linked up with Mr. Biggs himself, Ron Isley, for the infectious "My Favorite Thing."(Photo: E1 Music)

Soul Train Awards Return - Prepare to experience a different type of kemistry when he hits the stage for Soul Train Awards! (Photo: Paul Warner/WireImage)

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Soul Train Awards Return - Prepare to experience a different type of kemistry when he hits the stage for Soul Train Awards! (Photo: Paul Warner/WireImage)

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