Top tracks — play these first
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Love Calls — This track features lush instrumentation and showcases Kem's smooth vocal style, making it a standout love ballad that encapsulates the album's romantic themes.
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I'm Missin' Your Love — The song melds poignant lyrics with a soulful delivery, revealing deep emotional longing and resonating with listeners through its relatable storytelling.
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Matter of Time — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its reflective lyrics and smooth melody, effectively introducing Kem's artistic vision and sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Kem's debut album showcases strong melodies and harmonies, establishing a warm sound within contemporary soul.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional dynamics.
- Each song features layered vocal harmonies, with Kem's lead vocals often accompanied by background vocals that enhance the melodic lines.
- Several tracks incorporate instrumental interludes that create smooth transitions between songs, contributing to a cohesive flow.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed moments
- intimate vibes for quiet evenings
- heartfelt melodies for reflective moods
- smooth soundtracks for cozy gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Kem's debut album, Kemistry, was released in 2003, marking the beginning of his professional music career after years of self-releasing music. This album established him as a prominent figure in contemporary soul music, showcasing his songwriting and vocal abilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Benét· Dwele· Joe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Matter of Time 4:44
- 2 Miss You 4:30
- 3 Say 5:44
- 4 Inside 4:52
- 5 I’m Missin’ Your Love 4:17
- 6 Love Calls 5:15
- 7 Brotha Man 4:01
- 8 Cherish This Moment 4:16
- 9 This Place (Church of Today) 4:10
- 10 You Are 5:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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