Both bred in and signed to Motown, Kem Owen nods to his Motor City upbringing on classy, contemporary R&B with an uplifting backbone. Crediting his spirituality not only for his chart-toppers but also for helping him beat drug and alcohol addictions, the self-taught pianist is backed by a versatile seven-piece that blends soul and jazz into silky smooth ballads and spirited, horn-led funk. New Orleans chanteuse Ledisi Young incorporates more modern touches into her Grammy-nominated R&B, with her mighty vocals capable of turning most anything into a mesmerizing performance. —Spencer Griffith
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