MOTOWNS NEWEST SIGNEE KEM MAKES NATIONAL DEBUT WITH CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ALBUM KEMISTRY

Detroit Native Infectious Single Love Calls" Captures 4 Million New Listeners (3 stars) Kem Owens develops easy chemistry with listeners - USA Today Detroits best kept soul secret" -- Metro Times The next Detroit superstar" -- Detroit Free press

New York - Motor Citys best-kept secret, soul singer KEM, moves out of the independent local circle into the national arena.

4 million new listeners fuel the steady increase of "Love Calls," popularity.
The national debut single by the talented artist has radio programmers talking, and listeners reacting. A surge in calls prompted the single to recently become the most requested in cities such as Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, D.C., Milwaukee, Miami etc.

Embraced by his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, KEM independently released
KEMISTRY in 2001 and sold more than 10,000 CDs. Attracted to the initial success of the album, Motown signed the innovative singer/songwriter/producer/musician and re-released the album on February 25.

As "Love Calls" heats up the charts and charms its way into the hearts and ears of listeners, KEMISTRY, the 10-track CD that boasts live musicians and focuses on love, loss and redemption garners a growing legion of fans that spark sales across the country.

For more information please contact
Shirronda Sweet
Universal/Motown
(212) 841-8622
shirronda.sweet@umusic.com