Fans praise the album for its "smooth listening" and "timeless music for the grown and sexy".
For listeners worn out by overstated production and fleeting trends, Intimacy: Album III is a restorative listen — a record that rewards patience. It’s not background music; it’s an invitation to sit with feeling.
A was also released, which includes a bonus DVD featuring the video "Intimate Moments with Kem" as well as unplugged versions of "Hold On" and "Matter of Time". Kem - Intimacy Album III -2010-.zip
By the time 2010 arrived, fans had waited five years for a follow-up to his platinum-certified sophomore release, Album II (2005). The result of that anticipation was Intimacy: Album III , a project that not only cemented Kem’s status as an adult contemporary R&B powerhouse but also served as a masterclass in grown-and-sexy storytelling.
Injecting a bit of uptempo groove into the tracklist, this song showcases Kem’s jazz sensibilities. Driven by a walking bassline and syncopated handclaps, it evokes the breezy, driving-with-the-top-down feeling of classic Stevie Wonder or Earth, Wind & Fire tracks. "Golden Days" (featuring Jill Scott) Fans praise the album for its "smooth listening"
Commercially, the album was a major success. It debuted at Number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and secured the Number 1 spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Within months, it achieved Gold certification by the RIAA, proving that there was still a massive, loyal market for sophisticated adult contemporary R&B. The Legacy of Intimacy: Album III
Kem’s baritone is the album’s emotional compass: restrained yet expressive, it conveys sincerity without theatricality. His delivery favors nuance—small inflections and timing choices that deepen the songs’ emotional impact. A was also released, which includes a bonus
The album was a major success, debuting at #2 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Critics lauded the record for its polished production and refusal to conform to the auto-tuned, dance-pop trends of 2010. It was praised as "music for grown-ups" that didn't feel outdated. The Digital Legacy: Searching for the Magic
Watch Kem share his personal definition of intimacy during the album's promotion: THE INTRODUCTION TO INTIMACY BY KEM YouTube• May 1, 2010