Kem Owens has had a highly successful ten-year music career with only three albums under his belt. His story is truly a “rags to riches” opus, finding the faith to conquer homelessness and substance addiction in order to rise to the top of the music game. And he doesn’t plan on stopping. Kem is getting romantic for a Christmas album and getting his acting bug fix with a small role in the upcoming film remake “Sparkle.”
“What Christmas Means” is the title of the holiday album, and the Detroit-native says it will go down in history as a classic. Expect original compositions along with covers of Christmas classics, but with a different spin on them. “Christmas is about Jesus, that’s the foundational aspect, but we all love getting presents, too,” he tells The Huffington Post in a recent interview. “There’s a romantic side to Christmas, whether it’s covered up near the fireplace with your significant other or sharing those intimate moments with the person that you love.”
Powerhouse Ledisi will duet on a song called Be Mine for Christmas. “There is a place for romance on this album, and I think that’s one of the things that people are going to talk about,” he said.
He even has the material written for another studio album; “it’s just a matter of laying the songs down,” he says. But the soul singer is setting sights on the acting world as he makes his thespian debut in “Sparkle” playing an MC named Buddy. Even though the role is small, the experience has him itching for more. “To be in a film that’s going to be the last showcase for Whitney is amazing….I wasn’t on the set long,” Kem explains, “but it’s a good look for my first film. And I’m looking forward to doing more.”
He says he’s not currently looking at scripts, but that doesn’t mean he won’t in the future. The seed has now been planted and his passion for acting is ready to grow. “When things come in, I’ll definitely take a look at them… I’m definitely sowing the seeds to enjoy a fruitful career on the big screen or the small screen,” he says.
For the rest of the interview, click here.
Kem, the R&B singer-songwriter and producer, is getting ready to release his Christmas album this year. This talented artist has also recently been cast in the new movie Sparkle – a remake of the classic 1976 film directed by Sam O’Steen. Fans are already buzzing about both projects as they mark yet another milestone for Kem’s career.
In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Kem reveals what it was like to be on set filming for Sparkle and how he hopes that fans will enjoy his new holiday music. His new album is sure to bring plenty of warmth and joy during this festive season!
With two highly anticipated releases coming up soon, now would be a great time to get reacquainted with Kem’s work or discover him for the first time – if you haven’t done so already! We’ll explore more of what’s in store from these exciting projects below.
New Album Details
Kem is gearing up to release his first Christmas album and has been talking about his role in the upcoming movie Sparkle. The singer-songwriter recently spoke with Billboard magazine about his exciting new project.
He revealed that he wanted to infuse a blend of traditional holiday music with some classic R&B sounds for the record, which will feature both covers and original tracks. He said it’s something he’s been wanting to do for years now and is very excited to finally bring it to life.
The Detroit native also discussed what he hopes fans take away from listening to the album. “There’s love throughout this entire project,” Kem shared. “I want people who listen to it to feel joy during this season and beyond—that they can hold on to these songs as reminders of how much love there really is in our world.”
Upcoming Film Role
In addition to releasing a Christmas album, Kem is also set to appear in the upcoming film Sparkle. In the movie, he plays the role of Satin Struthers, a former jazz musician and club owner who helps nurture and promote the singing career of one of the main characters.
Kem says that this was an amazing opportunity for him as it allowed him to explore his love for acting. He also hopes fans will enjoy watching him on screen: “I want people to get lost in my character’s story and appreciate how I bring something special to each scene I’m in.”
For those looking forward to seeing the movie when it’s released later this year, Kem promises there will be plenty of surprises and musical moments that audiences won’t soon forget. With so many exciting projects coming up from Kem, it looks like we’re sure to have a lot more good music and great entertainment from him in 2021!
Conclusion
I’m excited to see what the future holds for Kem. His upcoming Christmas album and movie role promise to bring fans joy during this holiday season. This will be a great opportunity for him to showcase his musical talent and acting ability, while also giving us something special to look forward to in these difficult times.
Kem has always had an incredible gift of bringing light into dark spaces, so I have no doubt that he will excel in both endeavors. He’s been hard at work perfecting the new album and getting prepared for Sparkle, and I know it’ll pay off with amazing results!
It’s clear that we can expect nothing but greatness from Kem as he continues on his journey towards success. With such exciting opportunities coming up, I can’t wait to hear more about them and experience all the amazement they are sure to bring!
