On August 17th, Universal Motown Records singer-songwriter-producer Kem released his third album, Intimacy, to critical acclaim and impressive numbers.
Within hours of its release, the deluxe edition of Intimacy commanded the No. 1 spot on iTunes Top R&B Albums chart and quickly shot to No. 6 on iTunes overall Top Albums chart.
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It's a remarkable feat for an urban adult contemporary artist whose previous albums - 2002's Kemistry and 2005's Kem Album II, both certified gold - have collectively sold more than 1.5 million units largely due to physical sales in stores.
Indeed, Kem's newfound success in the digital music marketplace is a testament to his stature as a leading man in the world of R&B music.
Of course, Intimacy is also flying off the shelves in stores such as Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, and the reorders are already pouring in!
All of this - the critical acclaim, the digital sales, the positive feedback from retail - is a sign that Kem is poised to enjoy one of the year’s best opening weeks for an urban AC artist.
Check Out What The Critics Are Saying About KEM and Intimacy:
"...insidiously affecting...first and foremost designed to soothe." - The New York Times
"...the singer-songwriter's most finessed effort yet." - Detroit Free Press
"...the 10 songs on Intimacy reveal an artist who is stretching his versatility and opening up about deeply personal lessons." - Heart & Soul
"Romantic, yet reverential; subtle, yet strong, Kem's brand of Intimacy envelopes the senses and leaves them clamoring all at once, the hallmark of an entertainer in full command of his artistic range and finesse." - SoulTracks.com
"In a smart bit of counter-programming, Kem's style delivers a sensually grown-up rebuke to the vim of hip-hop and the punch of retro-soul." - New York Daily News
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