Bold, sexy and smooth. An eclectic selection of the best pop/R&B/rock cover tunes.

10 MP3 Songs
URBAN/R&B: R&B Pop Crossover, POP: Party Pop



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Biography

In early-1970âs Memphis, five-year-old Kennen Brooks could be found sitting on the back step of his
parentâs home, singing along with every song on the radio. He recalled, âIâd use a broom stick as a microphone and put myself in the shoes of the artist. I remember how good it made me feel.â
Years later he traded in the broomstick for a real microphone and the step for a stage,
performing at popular local venues.

Kennen started out as a soloist, singing regularly at a Memphis club where he frequently won a competitive weekly singing contest. It was there that he met Sherman Guy of Bar-Kays fame. Along with his cousin Robert Clayborne, Kennen and Sherman would later form the group â3 For Youâ. Kennen went on to perform regularly at the cityâs top venues, in addition to gigs in California, Mississippi and Arkansas. Kennen also auditioned for Star Search, the televised singing competition, and was selected as Memphisâ alternate in the male R&B category.

Kennenâs love of the stage led him to perform for the Memphis Operatic Society and Memphis Symphony Choir, and to sing and act in notable theatrical productions including âAinât Misbehavinââ and âThe Other Side of Soul.â Over the years Kennen has appeared on stage with an impressive list of GRAMMY Award winners and nominees including James Cleveland, The Williams Brothers, Canton Spirituals, The Mighty Clouds of Joy and Wayman Tisdale.

With his sensuous baritone voice and spellbinding stage presence, Kennen quickly built a small but loyal following. In 1996, he captivated Joy Stephens during a performance at Memphis Sounds. The two developed a dynamic friendship that survived Stephensâ departure from Memphis two years later. âRevealed,â Kennenâs debut album, is the result of that bond; Stephens spearheaded the project and served as Executive Producer.

Kennenâs musical inspiration stems from a line-up of legendary balladeers and baritones,
including Larry Graham, Barry White, Jeffrey Osborne, Teddy Pendergrass, and James Ingram.
Similar depth and richness can be found in Kennenâs vocals, with the albumâs eclectic mix of songs
showcasing his unique ability to evoke seduction and soulfulness.

This recording is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Kennen, one that has required much
personal sacrifice. For years, the hardworking, single father has held three demanding jobs
in high-level personal and corporate security in order to provide the best possible life to his
three sons. Kennen has said, âMusic became my passion because it helped me through lifeâs
ups and downs.â This heartfelt CD represents his journey.