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Kenny Lattimore Birth name Kenneth Lee Lattimore Born April 10, 1970 Origin Washington, DC Genres R&B, Gospel, Jazz Occupations Singer, songwriter Instruments Vocals Years active 1988–present Labels Epic (Maniquin, 1988)
Columbia (1995-2000)
Arista (2000-2004)
LaFace (2004-2007)
Verve (2008-)Associated acts Chanté Moore, Maniquin, William Becton Website KennyLattimore.com Kenny Lattimore (born April 10, 1970) is an American R&B singer. Among his most popular hits were "Never Too Busy" and "For You".
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Background
Early career
Lattimore first developed his interest for music in the high school band program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. He often acknowledges Dr. Baker for setting him on his current path. Lattimore spoke at the 2005 Eleanor Roosevelt High School Graduation.[1] He is also a graduate of Howard University in Washington, DC.
A stint as session vocalist for R&B group Maniquin led to an official place in the group as lead singer. The group released a lone self-titled album for Epic Records in 1989. Its lead single "I Wanna Ride" was an answer to the hit single "Mercedes Boy" by Pebbles in both sound and lyric. Both artists' singles were produced and co-written by Charlie Wilson of Gap Band fame.[2] Lattimore soon left Maniquin to pursue a solo career, after which time the group disbanded.[3]
A solo debut
His own debut album Kenny Lattimore finally materialized on Columbia Records in 1996 to much fanfare. That set boasted a pair of Top 20 hits "Never Too Busy" and the perennial wedding favorite "For You" written by fellow Eleanor Roosevelt High School Alumni, Kenny Lerum. The huge success of the album earned Lattimore a win for Best New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards in 1996,[4] and eventually achieved Gold sales status.
He followed his debut up with another critically acclaimed set of smouldering soul music when From the Soul of Man was released in 1998, yielding the hits "Days Like This" and "If I Lose My Woman". After a short hiatus, the singer re-emerged with a new album and a new label. Arista Records would be the new home for Weekend whose title track was a radio favorite on both sides of the Atlantic.[5]
Stage persona
In keeping with the lover man image that came to the forefront with the hits that launched his career, Lattimore is known for his dramatic stage shows, vocal agility, and romantic ambiance. The New York Times hailed him as a "modern soul man" on stage.[6] The singer has long established in interviews his personal mission to show the "strong, but sensitive and caring side of Black men."[7]
Career as a married duo
The cover of Uncovered/Covered, the most recent duet collection with wife Chante Moore.
He married R&B singer Chanté Moore on January 1, 2002.[8] In 2003, he and his wife recorded a duet album entitled Things That Lovers Do consisting of classic soul songs from the 70's and 80's plus two new original songs. The standout singles were the smooth & contemporary "Loveable (From Your Head To Your Toes)" and an upbeat funky cover of René & Angela's "You Don't Have To Cry". The music video for the latter featured a very pregnant Chante Moore shortly before she gave birth to the couple's son Kenny Jr. on April 10, 2003. Lattimore & Moore continued promoting the album with a hugely successful touring stage show. Bassist, producer and music director Dustin Moore has been part of their touring band from 2006 to present.
Following the success of Things That Lovers Do, Kenny released another album of duets with his wife. This time, the duo bested the previous effort with a double-CD of gospel and R&B love songs entitled Uncovered/Covered. The set will be led off by dual singles, a slick Bryan Michael Cox production "Figure It Out", as well as "Make Me Like The Moon", a stirring gospel ballad co-written by Kenny and Chanté, and produced by Fred Hammond. Uncovered/Covered was released in stores October 10, 2006 on LaFace/Verity/Zomba Music Group and debuted at #10 on the Billboard R&B Charts and #2 on the Billboard Gospel charts its first week in stores. One reviewer called the album a "mood motivator appropriately set to ruffle the covers of the marriage bed."[9]
Lattimore and Chanté Moore recorded a cover version of the Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell duet "You're All I Need to Get By". It serves as the theme song for the BET reality series The Family Crews.
In 2003, Lattimore made a guest-star appearance on UPN's short-lived sitcom Abby, that starred actor Kadeem Hardison (who was previously married to Chanté Moore).
Verve Records & Present
After minting a new contract Verve Records, Kenny Lattimore will make his debut for the label with Timeless, a new album releasing September 9, 2008. The collection will be led off by the single "You Are My Starship."[10]
According to Lattimore's official Twitter page, he is currently recording a new album.[11]
In a July 27, 2011 statement on her Facebook page, Chanté announced she & Kenny were divorced.[12]
Discography
Albums
Year Artist Album Label Charts/Sales Info 1989 Maniquin Maniquin Epic 1996 Kenny Lattimore Kenny Lattimore Columbia Chart Peak: US Pop #92, R&B #19, Heatseekers #1. RIAA Description: Gold. 1998 Kenny Lattimore From the Soul of Man Columbia Chart peak: US Pop #71, R&B #15. 2001 Kenny Lattimore Weekend Arista Chart Peak: US Pop #64, R&B #25. 2003 Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore Things That Lovers Do Arista Chart Peak: US Pop #31, R&B #3.
Worldwide sales: 1 million copies.2006 Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore Uncovered/Covered LaFace/Verity Chart peak: US Pop #95, R&B #10, Gospel #2. 2008 Kenny Lattimore Timeless Verve Compilations
Year Artist Album Label 2004 Kenny Lattimore Days Like This:
The Best Of Kenny LattimoreColumbia/Legacy 2006 Kenny Lattimore For You (compilation) Sony Music
Special ProductsSingles
Year Artist Title Album US US R&B 1989 Maniquin "I Wanna Ride" Maniquin Maniquin "Funny Feeling" b/w "Why Do You Lie" Maniquin 1996 Kenny Lattimore "Never Too Busy" Kenny Lattimore 89 19 Kenny Lattimore "Just What It Takes" Kenny Lattimore - 55 1997 Kenny Lattimore "For You" Kenny Lattimore 33 6 1998 Kenny Lattimore "Days Like This" From the Soul of Man - 84 1999 Kenny Lattimore "If I Lose My Woman" From the Soul of Man - 50 Kenny Lattimore "Heaven & Earth" From the Soul of Man - - Kenny Lattimore "Love Will Find a Way"
(Duet with Heather Headley)From the Soul of Man - - 2001 Kenny Lattimore "Weekend" Weekend - 51 Kenny Lattimore "Don't Deserve" Weekend - - 2003 Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore "Loveable (From Your Head To Your Toes)" Things That Lovers Do n/a n/a Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore "You Don't Have To Cry" Things That Lovers Do n/a n/a 2005 Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore "Tonight [2 Step]" Uncovered/Covered n/a n/a 2006 Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore "Figure It Out" Uncovered/Covered n/a n/a Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore "Make Me Like The Moon" Uncovered/Covered n/a n/a 2008 Kenny Lattimore "You Are My Starship" Timeless n/a n/a Album appearances and collaborations
Year Song Artist Album 1996 "The Time Of Year" Kenny Lattimore Jermaine Dupri Presents 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas 1997 "Can't Get Enough" Kenny Lattimore Love Jones "Everything You Want" Ray J Everything You Want "The Promise" "Because Of You" "River" (featuring Kenny Lattimore) Peter White Songs of the Season 1998 "Love Will Find A Way" Kenny Lattimore & Heather Headley The Lion King II: Simba's Pride 1999 "Just To Keep You Satisfied" Kenny Lattimore Marvin Is 60: A Tribute Album "Beautiful Girl" Kenny Lattimore The Best Man "Miracles" Kenny Lattimore Touched By An Angel: The Christmas Album 2001 "Someone" (featuring Kenny Lattimore) Brian Culbertson Nice & Slow "Someone (Bonus Mix)" (featuring Kenny Lattimore) 2002 "Nobody Knows You" Heather B. Eternal Affairs 2003 "thereason" Musiq Soulstar 2010 "One More…" (featuring Kenny Lattimore) Kim Waters Love Stories "Another Love" (featuring Kenny Lattimore) Brian Culbertson XII Discography References:[13]
References
- ^ Kenny Lattimore Career
- ^ Charlie Wilson on Discogs.com
- ^ "What Men Don't Tell Biographies". MEI Productions. http://www.meipresents.com/text_new_wmdt.htm.
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Awards". The Envelope. http://theenvelope.latimes.com/factsheets/awardsdb/env-awards-db-search,0,7169155.htmlstory?searchtype=all&query=kenny+lattimore. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
- ^ "Listen Out For 2002". SoulWalking.co.uk. http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Listen%20Out%20For%202002.html.
- ^ Pareles, Jon (January 1, 2002). "POP REVIEW; Two Brothers Who Are Carrying On the Family Act". New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C02E0DC1430F932A35752C0A9649C8B63. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
- ^ "'97 Super Bachelors - Eligible African American Bachelors". Ebony. June 1997. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_n8_v52/ai_19448524.
- ^ "Singers Chante Moore and Kenny Lattimore wed in Jamaica". Jet. February 4, 2002. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_7_101/ai_83040514.
- ^ "KENNY AND CHANTE PLAY MARRIAGE THERAPISTS WITH NEW ALBUM: Couple heeds their calling with "Covered/Uncovered"; God knows Christian marriages need it.". EURweb. October 13, 2006. http://www.eurweb.com/printable.cfm?id=29161.
- ^ Timeless on Amazon.com
- ^ "Tweet from @KennyLattimore". Twitter.com. http://twitter.com/kennylattimore/status/4711788160. Retrieved 2009-10-26.
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249222655105108
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Charts & Awards". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p174769.
Kenny Lattimore studio albums Maniquin (with Maniquin) · Kenny Lattimore · From the Soul of Man · Weekend · Days Like This: The Best of Kenny Lattimore · TimelessKenny Lattimore singles "Never Too Busy" · "Just What It Takes · "For You" · "Days Like This" · "If I Lose My Woman" · "Heaven & Earth" · "Love Will Find A Way" · "Weekend" · "Don't Deserve" · "Loveable (From Your Head To Your Toes)" · "You Don't Have To Cry" · "Tonight (2 Step)" · "Figure It Out" · "Make Me Like The Moon" · "You Are My Starship"Chanté Moore studio albums Precious · A Love Supreme · This Moment Is Mine · Exposed · The Millennium Collection: The Best of Chanté Moore · Love The WomanChanté Moore singles "Love's Taken Over" · "It's Alright" · "Who Do I Turn To?" · "As If We Never Met" · "Old School Lovin'" · "This Time" · "I'm What You Need" · "Free/Sail On" · "Chante's Got A Man" · "I See You in a Different Light" · "Straight Up" · "Bitter" · "It Ain't Supposed To Be This Way"Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore studio albums Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore singles "Loveable (From Your Head To Your Toes)" · "You Don't Have To Cry" · "Tonight (2 Step)" · "Figure It Out" · "Make Me Like The Moon"External links
Categories:- 1970 births
- African American singers
- American male singers
- American rhythm and blues singers
- American gospel singers
- Living people
- Howard University alumni
- People from Greenbelt, Maryland
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