NyAirWaves Radio! Exclusive Interview w/Artist of Color Me Badd Martin Kember

He is a singer/songwriter/producer who delivers sensuous melodies and romantic radio friendly mid-tempos; it’s graceful crooning with a vibe! Martin's distinct vocal style lends power and presence to every song he sings. This, combined with his stellar “storytelling” writing skills, and production savvy creates a singularly compelling combination. Martin -- a native of London, England who now makes his home in CHICAGO -- has written songs for many other established artists such as Kenny Latimore, The Grammy Nominated Wayne Brady, Australian Idol Winner Guy Sebastian, and he has produced tracks for Hip Hop legend 2Pac. (Thug nu, Thug n me, Let Em' Have It.) Martin started his singing career during high school as the frontman of 90’s New Jack Swing era R&B group “AZ-1”. The group soon were offered a recording contract and enjoyed Billboard Top 40 and radio success with the self-penned hit singles “Trust In Me”, followed by the romantic ballad “With You”. This quickly cemented Martin’s skills as both a singer and songwriter. Soon after, the members of the band disbursed pursuing other career opportunities, and Martin went on to record the album “One Shade of Love” on the Warner Bro’s Label. To his disappointment, the album was released in small numbers with no promotion or marketing plan. However, the album gained a “cult” following organically all over the world with those who loved melodic R&B. Soulful crooner Kenny Latimore soon after covered the opening track, “WHO”, while “When Your Spirit Gets Week” was recorded by Christian boy band “Plus One”, which went on to become Martin’s first GOLD RECORD as a songwriter! While negotiating the exit from his WB contract, Martin continued writing, producing and recording which he considers both a gift and a passion that he would never surrender.