He is known for songs like “Never too Busy” and the romance classic “For you”.
After months of speculation, we can now confirm that Kenny Lattimore is finally coming to Nairobi.
The American Grammy Award-nominated Songwriter, Producer and Singer who sings to the hearts of women and speaks to the hearts of men, will be live in concert, in Nairobi, Kenya this September 29th at the Carnivore Grounds.
Kenny Lattimore also known as the “King of Ballad” is best known for his hits “Never too Busy” and the romance classic “For you”.
He is famed for writing and performing the perfect love songs. Kenny Lattimore is celebrated as the “modern soul man,” with his music which is of soulful sensation translating far and wide across various audiences.
He most recently released a new album called ‘Vulnerable’ which in his words “accurately describes where I am in my life right now.” This album continues to showcase the same sultry voice accompanied with an array of sweet harmonies and memorable melodies sure to add to the legacy of authentic R&B.
Releasing his debut solo album, the self-titled, gold-certified set spun off two top 20 hits: “Never Too Busy” and the romance classic “For You,” which peaked at No. 6 on the R&B charts.
This September Lattimore promises fans the best of a romantic and intimate experience for his concert at Carnivore and we can’t wait to catch a piece of the sexy crooner as he brings “Never Too Busy For You.”
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. Barbara Baker for setting him on his current path. Lattimore spoke at the 2005 Eleanor Roosevelt High School Graduation. He is an alumnus 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. D’Extra Wiley of the 1990s R&B group II D Extreme was also a member of Maniquin, briefly before signing to MCA records. 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, and the group subsequently disbanded.
His own debut album Kenny Lattimore materialized on Columbia Records in 1996 to much fanfare. That set boasted a pair of Top 20 hits: “Never Too Busy” and the Grammy-nominated perennial wedding favorite “For You (Kenny Lattimore song)”, written by high school friend Kenny Lerum. The huge success of the album earned Lattimore a win for Best New Artist at the NAACP Image Awards in 1996, and eventually achieved Gold sales status.