KEM

Schedule

Fri Nov 22 2024 at 08:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA, United States, Louisiana 70601 | Lake Charles, LA

For all of his life, KEM has been driven by music and the emotions involved in bringing it to life. That passion stems from the days he spent as a child playing the old piano at his grandfather’s church. For KEM, there’s always been a deep and very intimate connection to music, which has evolved throughout his personal life experiences.
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); three GRAMMY nominations; five #1 hit singles (“Love Calls,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Why Would You Stay,” “It’s You” and “Nobody”), along with several sold-out national tours and international shows.
In spite of his success in the world of R&B, many still don’t know the true depths of KEM, his music, his passion for songwriting or his journey from homelessness and addiction to sobriety that have given life to his music and thousands of fans. Consequently, he’s often called “R&B’s Best Kept Secret.” Much of the inspiration for KEM’s music began taking root after the artist graduated from high school and found his life in a downward spiral from some very deep-seated personal issues, which resulted in him turning to alcohol and drugs as a coping mechanism. Frustrated with his unwillingness to seek help, his mother was forced to kick him out of the house. KEM’s life became entrenched in out of drug rehab centers and homeless shelters.
KEM finally hit rock bottom on the night of July 22, 1990, when after breaking shelter rules, he was kicked out and relegated to sleeping outside. As he sat on the banks of the Detroit River that night, KEM realized that he was “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” And in a break from his regular routine of trying to map out his own road in life, KEM decided to hand all his future plans over to God.
Throughout his journey to sobriety, KEM continued to write his music. It was on February 28, 2002, KEM independently released his first CD, KEMISTRY, but it wasn’t an overnight success. Driven then more than ever, the artist sold more than 15,000 units, literally out of the trunk of his car. The success landed him a meeting with Motown Records.
They quickly signed KEM to a five-record deal in November 2001 and re-released KEMISTRY on the Motown label in 2002. His first hit, “Love Calls” jetted to #1 on Urban Adult Contemporary charts, and continues to be played on R&B radio stations to this day as an undisputed classic.
His second release, KEM ALBUM II, debuted as certified Gold with 500,000 in sales in May 2005, and was certified Platinum in 2014. His #1 single, “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” was Billboard’s Top Adult R&B Single of the Year. The CD’s second single, “Find Your Way (Back In My Life)” peaked at #3 on UAC Charts.
KEM’s popularity soared as his third project, INTIMACY, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart in August 2010 and hit #1 on the iTunes Top R&B Albums Chart. The first single, “Why Would You Stay,” spent seven weeks at #1 on UAC Radio charts, and the CD’s second, third and fourth singles, “Share My Life,” “If It’s Love” and “You’re On My Mind,” climbed into the chart’s top five.
In 2012, KEM founded Mack & Third, Inc., a Michigan domestic non-profit organization whose mission is built on the premise that no basic human need should go unmet due to lack of funding. Mack & Third provides funding to humanitarian aid organizations related to: homelessness; hunger; substance abuse; domestic violence; natural disasters; education, etc.
KEM’s ‘Mack & Third’ event is an all-day concert event and food drive to benefit and recognize Detroit’s homeless citizens. KEM presented his fourth ‘Mack & Third’ event in Detroit on August 24, 2014, which was co-headlined by The O’Jays. Past events have been co-headlined by Maze ft. Frankie Beverly and Morris Day & The Time. Combined, the event has been attended by more than 100,000 fans, has provided free, hot meals to thousands of homeless men, women & children and collected in excess of 250,000 canned goods.
KEM’s first Christmas album, WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS, was released in October 2012. The CD sold 76,000 copies, making it the #3 highest-selling Urban Christmas record in one season (third only to Whitney Houston’s “One Wish: The Holiday Album” – 230,000 units sold; and Cee-Lo Green’s “Cee-Lo’s Magic Moment” – 169,000 units).
In October 2013, KEM released his WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS DELUXE album with four bonus tracks, including the hit single, “Jesus,” featuring Patti LaBelle and Ronald Isley. In December 2013, KEM executive-produced the “KEM & Friends: What Christmas Means Holiday Tour,” a holiday-themed music experience with a storyline narrated by actor/comedian Anthony Anderson featuring KEM & his R&B friends: Patti LaBelle; Ronald Isley and Avery Sunshine. Performances of their hits, as well as Christmas originals & classics, took audiences in six cities on an uplifting holiday journey.
KEM’s fourth studio album, PROMISE TO LOVE, was released in August 2014, debuting at #3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and at #1 on the R&B Albums Chart. PROMISE TO LOVE produced two #1 hit singles (“It’s You” and “Nobody”), marking the first time KEM had two #1 songs from the same album. KEM received his third career GRAMMY® nomination for “Nobody,” which topped the chart for a total of 10 weeks. The CD also includes guest appearances from Snoop Dogg on “Downtown” and Ronald Isley on “My Favorite Thing.” In 2015, KEM toured with Charlie Wilson on his 44-city ‘Forever Charlie Tour,’ and headlined his own ‘PROMISE TO LOVE Tour.’ The Platinum-selling and three-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist was crowned as the Mediabase 2015 Urban Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year. Mediabase also named KEM’s hit single, “Nobody,” as the 2015 Urban Adult Contemporary Song of the Year. KEM currently serves as a Board Trustee for the Chicago GRAMMY® Chapter (2016-18).
Combined, KEM’s five albums have sold in excess of 2.9 million units. In recognition of his singing and songwriting talents, KEM was nominated for: a Grammy Award in 2015 for Best Traditional R&B Performance (“Nobody”); two Grammy Awards in 2011 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song (“Why Would You Stay”); two NAACP Image Awards in 2014 for Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Music Video (“It’s You”); two NAACP Image Awards in 2006 for Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Song (“I Can’t Stop Loving You”); for a Soul Train Award for Best Male R&B/Soul Artist in 2010; the BET Centric Award in 2011 and a Soul Train Award for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist in 2014.
All guests must be 21 or older.

Where is it happening?

2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA, United States, Louisiana 70601
Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino - Lake Charles

Host or Publisher Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino - Lake Charles

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Lake Charles

Mourning 2024 in Lake Charles, La
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 07:00 pm Mourning 2024 in Lake Charles, La

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

CONCERTS MUSIC
Kem
Fri Nov 22 2024 at 10:30 pm Kem

Golden Nugget Lake Charles

CONCERTS MUSIC
McNeese State Cowboys vs. Lamar Cardinals at Cowboy Stadium
Sat Nov 23 2024 at 03:30 am McNeese State Cowboys vs. Lamar Cardinals at Cowboy Stadium

Jack V. Doland Field House

SPORTS FOOTBALL
Trail To Victory : LCCP Wrestling 5k Fundraiser
Sat Nov 23 2024 at 08:00 am Trail To Victory : LCCP Wrestling 5k Fundraiser

The Home Depot (3200 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, LA)

SPORTS NONPROFIT
Cal\/Cam Miscellaneous Item Surplus Auction
Sat Nov 23 2024 at 09:00 am Cal/Cam Miscellaneous Item Surplus Auction

Burton Coliseum Complex

McNeese State Cowgirls Basketball vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers
Sat Nov 23 2024 at 01:00 pm McNeese State Cowgirls Basketball vs. Utah Tech Trailblazers

The Legacy Center At McNeese State University

Life Coaching Class with Pamela S. Thibodeaux
Sat Nov 23 2024 at 02:00 pm Life Coaching Class with Pamela S. Thibodeaux

1800 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA, United States, Louisiana 70601

NONPROFIT WORKSHOPS
Overcome Dating Anxiety by Mastering Your Mind - Dating Confidence for Men
Mon Apr 24 2023 at 07:00 pm Overcome Dating Anxiety by Mastering Your Mind - Dating Confidence for Men

Lake Charles

WORKSHOPS ART
A Midweek Mini Retreat to get Unstuck (Lake Charles)
Tue Jan 09 2024 at 09:00 am A Midweek Mini Retreat to get Unstuck (Lake Charles)

Lake Charles

WORKSHOPS ART
Eli Young Band
Mon Sep 09 2024 Eli Young Band

Lake Charles Civic Center Rosa Hart Theatre

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Eradicating the Inner War: A Journey Inward for Healthcare Professionals
Tue Sep 10 2024 at 03:00 pm Eradicating the Inner War: A Journey Inward for Healthcare Professionals

Virtual Via Zoom

WORKSHOPS KIDS
2-HOUR COPYWRITING MASTERCLASS  BY "ONE OF THE WORLD\u2019S TOP COPYWRITERS"
Thu Sep 26 2024 at 09:00 pm 2-HOUR COPYWRITING MASTERCLASS BY "ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP COPYWRITERS"

Virtual via Zoom

WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL
Lake Area Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Wed Oct 02 2024 Lake Area Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center

ART THEATRE
STEP BY STEP: Transform Your Life with New Healthy Habits
Thu Oct 17 2024 at 02:00 pm STEP BY STEP: Transform Your Life with New Healthy Habits

Lake Charles

WORKSHOPS HEALTH-WELLNESS
The Nutcracker (Theater)
Mon Oct 21 2024 The Nutcracker (Theater)

Rosa Hart Theatre - Lake Charles Civic Center

ART THEATRE
Sculpt & Sip Soiree - Holiday Party!
Wed Nov 06 2024 at 05:00 pm Sculpt & Sip Soiree - Holiday Party!

The Sculptry

ENTERTAINMENT HOLIDAY
Front Porch Series - FINAL WEEK
Thu Nov 07 2024 at 05:30 pm Front Porch Series - FINAL WEEK

825 S Division St, Lake Charles, LA 70601-4344, United States

FOOD-DRINKS ART
BOGO 50% Off!  A Purry Night
Thu Nov 07 2024 at 07:00 pm BOGO 50% Off! A Purry Night

2712 Country Club Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605

ART FINE-ARTS
The Lighting of the Oak 2024
Fri Nov 08 2024 at 06:00 pm The Lighting of the Oak 2024

204 W Sallier St, Lake Charles, LA, United States, Louisiana 70601

ART FOOD-DRINKS
FLEA FEST FALL '24
Sat Nov 09 2024 at 09:00 am FLEA FEST FALL '24

7001 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA

FESTIVALS FLEA

What's Happening Next in Lake Charles?

Discover Lake Charles Events