R&B veteran Kem has returned with his new single “Give My Love” via his independent label Kemistry Records.
The balmy track, helmed by Kem and Rex Rideout, is a delightful mix of neo-soul and amapiano. Passion radiates through every lyric as he sings of devoting his heart fully to his woman.
Kem’s smooth vocals float over the airy production, which together conjure a haven where two lovers can lose themselves in each other, shutting out all outside noise.
“I wanna give my love to you / When the world around is on fire / I wanna give my love to you / When the spirit’s taking us higher,” he sings.
“Give My Love” was inspired by Kem’s recent trip to South Africa, where he performed two sold-out concerts. According to press materials, “His reflection led to the creation of sounds and lyrics that reflect the embracing love and emotional connection that he felt during his experience in the Motherland.”
“Give My Love” marks Kem’s first musical release since amicably parting ways with his longtime label Motown Records. “Earlier this year, I made the difficult decision of requesting that the label I’ve loved and called ‘home’ for more than two decades, release me from my contract, and Motown graciously granted my request,” he said.
“I have now returned to my Kemistry Records label, where my musical journey and my first album, Kemistry, were born. My move back to Kemistry Records is a return to everything I love and cherish about the music-making process. I’m returning to my musical roots and to my independence as an artist, a songwriter, and an entrepreneur. Most importantly, I’m returning to the ability to musically reach out and touch my fans in a more meaningful way.”
“Give My Love” follows his 2021 EP, Full Circle, which included the No. 1 hit “Stuck On You.”
Stream Kem’s new song “Give My Love” below.