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Infobox musical artist|name = Kenny Lattimore
|caption =
|image_size =
|background = solo_singer
|birth_name = Kenneth Lee Lattimore
|alias =
|birth_date = Birth date and age|1970|4|10|mf=y|origin = Washington, DC
|instrument = Vocals
|genre = R& B , Gospel , Jazz
|occupation = Singer, songwriter
|years_active = 1988–present
|label = Epic Records|Epic (Maniquin, 1988)
Columbia Records|Columbia (1995-2000)
Arista Records|Arista (2000-2004)
LaFace Records|LaFace (2004-2007)
Verve Records|Verve (2008-)
|associated_acts = Chanté Moore , Maniquin, William Becton
|website = http://www.kennylattimore.com KennyLattimore.com|current_members =
|past_members =

Kenny Lattimore (born April 10, 1970) is an American Rhythm and blues|R& B singer . Among his most popular hits were "Never Too Busy" and "For You".

Background


Early career


Lattimore first developed his interest for music in the high school band program at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Greenbelt, Maryland)|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. http://www.superiorpics.com/kenny_lattimore/ Kenny Lattimore Career He is also a graduate of Howard University in Washington, DC.

A stint as session vocalist for R& B group Maniquin (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 Perri "Pebbles" Reid|Pebbles in both sound and lyric. Both artists' singles were produced and co-written by Charlie Wilson (musician)|Charlie Wilson of Gap Band fame. http://www.discogs.com/artist/Charlie+Wilson Charlie Wilson on Discogs.com Lattimore soon left Maniquin to pursue a solo career, and the group subsequently disbanded.cite web|url= http://www.meipresents.com/text_new_wmdt.htm|title=''What Men Don't Tell Biographies|publisher=MEI Productions

A solo debut


His own debut album Kenny Lattimore (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,cite news|url= http://theenvelope.latimes.com/factsheets/awardsdb/env-awards-db-search,0,7169155.htmlstory? searchtype=all& query=kenny+lattimore|title=Kenny Lattimore Awards|publisher=The Envelope | accessdate=May 7, 2010 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.cite web|url= http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Listen%20Out%20For%202002.html|title=Listen Out For 2002|publisher=SoulWalking.co.uk

Stage persona


In keeping with the "lover man" image that came to the fore 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.cite news|url= http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html? res=9C02E0DC1430F932A35752C0A9649C8B63|title= POP REVIEW; Two Brothers Who Are Carrying On the Family Act|date=January 1, 2002|publisher= New York Times | first=Jon | last=Pareles | accessdate=May 7, 2010 The singer has long established in interviews his personal mission to show the "strong, but sensitive and caring side of Black men."cite web|url= http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_n8_v52/ai_19448524|title='97 Super Bachelors - Eligible African American Bachelors|publisher=Ebony|date=June 1997

Career as a married duo


He married R& B singer Chanté Moore on January 1, 2002.cite web|title=Singers Chanté Moore and Kenny Lattimore wed in Jamaica|publisher=Jet|date=February 4, 2002|url= http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_7_101/ai_83040514 In 2003, he and his wife recorded a Duet (music)|duet album entitled Things That Lovers Do consisting of classic soul songs from the '70s and '80s plus two new original songs. The standout singles were the smooth and 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 Chanté Moore shortly before she gave birth to the couple's son Kenny Jr. on April 10, 2003.
Lattimore and 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|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 Records|LaFace / Verity Records|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."cite web|url= http://www.eurweb.com/printable.cfm? id=29161|title=KENNY AND CHANTE PLAY MARRIAGE THERAPISTS WITH NEW ALBUM: Couple heeds their calling with "Covered/Uncovered"; God knows Christian marriages need it.|date=October 13, 2006|publisher=EURweb

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 (TV series)|Abby , which starred actor Kadeem Hardison (who was previously married to Chanté Moore).

Verve Records and present


After minting a new contract with Verve Records , Kenny Lattimore will make his debut for the label with Timeless (Kenny Lattimore album)|Timeless , a new album released September 9, 2008.
The collection will be led off by the single "You Are My Starship." http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DZDTRC/ Timeless on Amazon.com

According to Lattimore's official Twitter page, he is currently recording a new album.cite web|url= http://twitter.com/kennylattimore/status/4711788160|accessdate=2009-10-26|publisher=Twitter.com|title=Tweet from @KennyLattimore

In a July 27, 2011 statement on her Facebook page, Chanté announced she & Kenny were divorced. http://www.facebook.com/event.php? eid=249222655105108

Discography


Albums


YearArtistAlbumLabelCharts/ Sales Info
1989Maniquin Maniquin Epic
1996Kenny Lattimore Kenny Lattimore (album) ColumbiaChart Peak: US Pop #92, R& B #19, Heatseekers #1. RIAA Description: Gold.
1998Kenny Lattimore From the Soul of Man ColumbiaChart peak: US Pop #71, R& B #15.
2001Kenny Lattimore Weekend (Kenny Lattimore album) AristaChart Peak: US Pop #64, R& B #25.
2003Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore Things That Lovers Do AristaChart Peak: US Pop #31, R& B #3.
Worldwide sales: 1 million copies.
2006Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore Uncovered/ Covered LaFace/ VerityChart peak: US Pop #95, R& B #10, Gospel #2.
2008Kenny Lattimore Timeless (Kenny Lattimore album) Vervealign="left" valign="middle"


Compilations


YearArtistAlbumLabel
2004 Kenny Lattimore Days Like This:
The Best Of Kenny Lattimore 		Columbia/ Legacy
2006Kenny Lattimore For You (compilation)Sony Music
Special Products


Singles


YearArtistTitleAlbumUS US R& B
1989Maniquin"I Wanna Ride" Maniquin align="center" valign="middle"align="center" valign="middle"
Maniquin"Funny Feeling" b/ w "Why Do You Lie" Maniquin align="center" valign="middle"align="center" valign="middle"
1996Kenny Lattimore"Never Too Busy" Kenny Lattimore 89 19
Kenny Lattimore"Just What It Takes" Kenny Lattimore - 55
1997Kenny Lattimore"For You" Kenny Lattimore 33 6
1998Kenny Lattimore"Days Like This" From the Soul of Man - 84
1999Kenny 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 - -
2001Kenny Lattimore"Weekend" Weekend - 51
Kenny Lattimore"Don't Deserve" Weekend - -
2003Kenny 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
2005Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore"Tonight 2 Step" Uncovered/ Covered n/ a n/ a
2006Kenny 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
2008Kenny Lattimore"You Are My Starship" Timeless n/ a n/ a


Album appearances and collaborations


YearSongArtistAlbum
1996"The Time Of Year"Kenny Lattimore 12 Soulful Nights of Christmas
1997"Can't Get Enough"Kenny Lattimore Love Jones (soundtrack)
" Everything You Want (Ray J song) Ray J Everything You Want (Ray J album)
"The Promise"
"Because Of You"
" River (song) Peter White (musician) 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 SatisfiedKenny Lattimore Marvin Is 60: A Tribute Album
"Beautiful Girl"Kenny Lattimore The Best Man (1999 film)
"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. Gardner Eternal Affairs
2003"thereason" Musiq Soulchild Soulstar (album)
2010"One More…" (featuring Kenny Lattimore)Kim Waters Love Stories
"Another Love" (featuring Kenny Lattimore) Brian Culbertson XII


Discography References:cite web|url=Allmusic|class=artist|id=p174769|pure_url=yes|title=Kenny Lattimore Charts & Awards|publisher=Allmusic


References


Reflist
Kenny & Chante

External links



  • http://www.myspace.com/kennyandchante Official Kenny Lattimore & Chanté Moore MySpace page

  • http://www.kennyandchante.com/ Official "Kenny & Chanté" site

  • http://www.kennylattimore.com/ Official Kenny Lattimore site

  • http://www.chantemooreonline.com/ Official Chanté Moore site

  • http://www.expectmoreent.com/ Management & Booking for Kenny Lattimore

  • Allmusic|class=artist|id=p26691|label=Maniquin

  • Allmusic|class=artist|id=p174769|label=Kenny Lattimore


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