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International R&B singer, Kenny Lattimore embodies the elements of traditional R&B with a decidedly contemporary flare and feel. He has established himself as a soulful song stylist of the first order receiving the NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist, and nominations for the Grammy, Soul Train and Stellar Awards. Whether putting a distinctive stamp on classic songs recorded by such musical icons as Donny Hathaway ("I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know") and George Harrison ("While My Guitar Gently Weeps"), or creating his own legacy of hits such as "Never Too Busy," and the wedding ballad "For You", Kenny's style combines passion, sensuality, intensity and subtlety, making him one of today's premier male vocalists.
His vocals have graced albums by such diverse musical colleagues as Musiq Soulchild, Rachelle Ferrell, Nancy Wilson and Brian Culbertson. He continues to demonstrate his creative stability as a performer, singer, songwriter and producer, earmarking him as a leader amongst artists who are keeping the tradition of classic R&B, Soul music and Gospel very much alive in the 21st century. Lattimore is also known for his dramatic stage shows, vocal agility, and romantic ambiance. He has been hailed "modern soul man" on stage by The New York Times.
Although music is Kenny's dominate muse. He has loaned his talent to the world of TV, film and theatre appearing as himself in numerous television shows such as," The Young and the Restless", "Moesha", "The Parkers", "Abby", the movie "The Seat Filler, and recently TV One "Holiday Love" directed by Kim Fields. In 2004, Kenny toured nationally with the hit gospel stage play "What Men Don't Tell" directed by Laterras R. Whitfield. In his most recent theatrical journey, Kenny starred a long side the reality television star NeNe Leakes, R&B, soul songwriter Angie Stone, American male model Tyson Beckford and legendary Lenny Williams in the hit play "Loving Him Is Killing Me" written and directed by Theo London. In 2010, he starred a long side the talent actress Vanessa Bell Calloway and TV and stage star, Dorien Wilson in the hit gospel play, "HEAVENBOUND" written and directed by Don B. Welch in Los Angeles, CA.
As he remains true to his core audience of longstanding fans of R&B, Soul and Gospel music, Kenny is dedicated to serving in the non-profit sector. The Kenny Lattimore Foundation is committed to transforming the lives of young people in underserved communities through arts-education enrichment programs. While he continues to strengthen his own foundation, he often lends his soulful voice and servant's heart to a number of established non-profits in and around the world. In 2007, he served alongside actor Lamman Rucker as spokesperson for the non-profit organization "Tied to Greatness", an outreach program that seeks to improve the self-image of at-risk, inner city high school males. In 2009,
Kenny continued to demonstrate a servant's heart as spokesperson for "The ASHÉ Foundation", an organization that is committed to changing the lives of the millions of children in African nations who have been orphaned by the devastating effects caused by HIV/AIDS, Wars and Poverty.
As the Washington Post has declared Kenny Lattimore "a new master of the new soul", Kenny remains committed to making expressive and enduring music that gives him the freedom to be himself.
Age
44
Country
United States
Occupation
R&B Artist
Companies
KL Entertainment Group