kenny lattimore

Kenny Lattimore’s self-titled debut album, released in 1996 on Columbia Records, achieved Gold sales status and earned him the Best New Artist award at the NAACP Image Awards that same year. The album featured the Top 20 hits ‘Never Too Busy’ and the Grammy-nominated track ‘For You.’ Prior to his solo success, Lattimore honed his vocal talent as the lead singer for the R&B group Maniquin, who released their self-titled album in 1989 on Epic Records, featuring the single ‘I Wanna Ride,’ before he pursued his acclaimed solo career. He continued to build his career with the release of ‘From the Soul of Man’ in 1998, which featured standout tracks such as ‘Days Like This’ and ‘If I Lose My Woman,’ alongside a distinctive cover of The Beatles’ ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps.’ After a brief transition, Lattimore signed with Arista Records in the early 2000s, leading to his 2001 album ‘Weekend.’ The title track from ‘Weekend’ garnered significant radio popularity, notably for its sampling of Blondie’s iconic ‘Rapture,’ further solidifying his presence in the R&B landscape. Lattimore further expanded his musical endeavors through notable collaborations, particularly with then-wife Chanté Moore.

This venture saw the release of his album ‘Back 2 Cool’ in 2013, showcasing his continued artistic independence. In 2024, celebrating a career spanning decades of significant contributions to the genre, Kenny Lattimore was formally inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, a prestigious recognition of his sustained impact on R&B music.