ANNIVERSARY - THE LIVE ALBUM will be released on Friday, April 7, by Motown Records, KEM’slabel home for 20 years – since the February 2003 release of his debut album, KEMISTRY. Recorded in Fall 2022 at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, the new live album showcases the musical mastery and captivating vocals of one of the world’s most treasured singer-songwriters. It includes powerful renditions of songs from throughout KEM’s career, including his No. 1 hits, “Love Calls,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Why Would You Stay,” “Nobody,” “Lie To Me” and “Stuck On You.” Pre-save the album here: Anniversary - The Live Album Pre-Save
“Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of my signing to the Motown label is exceptionally significant for me. As a young man creating music, only in my wildest dreams could I envision a life that could encapsulate the magnitude of a moment like this. My heart is filled with gratitude to my Motown family for having faith in my debut album, KEMISTRY, and continuing to support my musical journey of love. Having the last two decades of my career culminate in a live album recorded in Detroit, in the city and with the people who first heard “Love Calls” and helped put me on the map, is epic.” - KEM
The SOUL II SOUL TOUR, KEM’s co-headlining national arena run with Ledisi, featuring special guest Musiq Soulchild, resumes this Friday with a show at Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center. The three R&B powerhouses originally toured together during KEM’s 2011 INTIMACY TOUR. Tickets on sale now atmusicbykem.com.
For all his life, KEM has been driven by the emotions involved in bringing his music to life. Today, the internationally renowned R&B singer-songwriter has to his credit: one Platinum-selling album (KEM: ALBUM II); two Gold-selling albums (KEMISTRY; INTIMACY); four GRAMMY® nominations; and eight #1 hit singles (“Love Calls,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Why Would You Stay,” ”It’s You,” “Nobody,” “Lie To Me,” “Live Out Your Love,” ft. Toni Braxton and “Stuck On You”), along with several sold-out national tours and international shows.
Track Listing – Anniversary The Live Album
1 Intro
2 Love Calls
3 My Favorite Thing
4You're On My Mind
5 Nobody
6 Heaven
7 Stuck On You
8 Share My Life
9 Why Would You Stay
10 Lie to Me
11 I Can't Stop Lovin' You
12 Find Your Way (Back In My Life)
KEM + Ledisi – The Soul II Soul Tour
With Special Guest Musiq Soulchild
4/7 Cincinnati, OH Heritage Bank Center
4/8 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
4/14 Chicago, IL Credit Union 1 Arena
4/15 Milwaukee, WI UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
4/21 Orlando, FL Addition Financial Arena
4/22 Charlotte, NC Bojangles Coliseum
5/5 Washington, DC DAR Constitution Hall
5/6 Washington, DC DAR Constitution Hall
5/12 Baton Rouge, LA Raising Canes River Center Arena
5/13 Norfolk, VA Scope Arena