Legendary R&B singer KEM sits down with BT to reflect on 20+ years of timeless music, staying authentic in R&B, and his journey from addiction and homelessness to hope and healing. He shares why he left Motown after 23 years, how he’s now fully independent with his own label Chemistry Records, and what fans can expect from his new single and upcoming shows.
Promo Code: BallerAlert
Website:
Aura.Watch
#balleralert #theballeralertshow #KEM #RNB #longevity #addictionrecovery #masters #independentartist #chemistryrecords #musicbusiness
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Intro & Welcome KEM
1:05 – Being grateful for big and small wins
1:27 – 20+ years since “Love Calls” & career longevity
3:12 – Staying authentic, making music for love & relationships
4:19 – The state of R&B today & shoutouts to peers
5:17 – Going viral for barefoot line dancing
7:00 – KEM opens up about addiction & homelessness
8:16 – “When the student is ready, the teacher appears” – overcoming struggles
9:28 – Finding music in the d...