Kem

Kim Lamont Owens (born July 23, 1967), known professionally as Kem, is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter and producer.

Biography Kim Lamont Owens was born on July 23, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee. He moved to suburban Detroit at age 5 and was raised in both Pontiac and Southfield, Michigan.

Kem wrote, produced, and financed his self-released debut album, Kemistry, with his American Express card and by singing top 40 cover tunes in a wedding band and waiting tables. He was signed by Motown Records in November 2001, which re-released the album on February 25, 2003.

On August 25, 2014, Kem released his fourth studio album, Promise to Love. He performed the Grammy-nominated song "Nobody" from the album on the syndicated daytime talk show Steve Harvey (which series also features a theme song by Kem) during the fourth season. On August 28, 2020, he released his fifth studio album, Love Always Wins, which includes the singles "Lie To Me" and "Live Out Your Love" featuring Toni Braxton.

Personal life Owens married his wife Erica in 2019. They have seven children and announced in December 2025 they are expecting their eighth.

Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak positions CertificationsUS US R&B Album IIReleased: May 17, 2005 Label: Motown Label: Motown Format: CD, digital downloadBe Mine for Christmas Released: November 17, 2023 Label: uDiscover Format: Digital download

Singles