Johnny Kemp

Quick Facts

Full Name	Johnny Kemp
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 2, 1959(1959-08-02)
Age	65
Date Of Death	2015-04-16
Birthplace	Nassau
Country	Bahamas
Birth City	New Providence
Horoscope	Leo

Johnny Kemp Biography

Johnny Kemp is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on August 2, 1959 in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. R&B singer, whose debut album contained the hit track “Just Another Lover.” A year later the singer released another hit, “Just Got Paid.”

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Kemp began singing in nightclubs in the Bahamas at age 13. He moved to Harlem, New York in 1979 with the band Kinky Fox. In the early 1980s, Kemp became a successful session musician and songwriter, singing backup for the B. B. & Q. Band on their 1982 album All Night Long (on which he co-wrote several tracks) and for Change on their 1982 album Sharing Your Love (on which he co-wrote “Take You To Heaven”). He also appeared on the obscure Network LP I Need You in 1984, where he had lead vocals on the song “Cover Girl”, later re-recorded for his self-titled debut solo album.

Kemp landed a solo recording contract with Columbia Records and released his eponymous debut album in 1986. It charted in the U.S. on Billboard ‘s Top Black Albums chart, reaching No. 36 on June 28 of that year. He scored a minor hit single from the album with “Just Another Lover” (co-written by Kashif), which peaked at No. 14 Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart on June 21, 1986 and hit the Hot Dance/Disco charts, reaching No. 26 in Club Play and No. 35 in 12 Inch Singles Sales that same month.

His union produced two sons.

Johnny Kemp Net Worth

Johnny Kemp is one of the richest R &B Singer from Bahamas. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnny Kemp 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began dancing in nightclubs in his home country of Bahamas when the time he was in his teens.

He was the main artist at the event in 2007 New York New Jack Swing event.

Johnny Kemp (August 2, 1959 – April 16, 2015) was a Bahamian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a songwriter in late 1979 and is perhaps best known for his solo work, including his single “Just Got Paid” (1988), which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1989.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Johnny Kemp Dating?

According to our records, Johnny Kemp married to Deidre Kemp. As of December 1, 2023, Johnny Kemp’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Johnny Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Bahamas. Johnny Kemp celebrates birthday on August 2 of every year.

What happened to Johnny Kemp?

He was 55 years old. Kemp had been a passenger on a cruise ship that had docked in Montego Bay. Other cruise ship passengers had seen him earlier that day in the area. Based on an investigation, the St James Police believed he was walking on some rocks, lost his balance, fell, hit his head, and then drowned.

What happened to Johnny Kemp Just Got Paid?

Bahamian R&B singer Johnny Kemp, best known for the 1988 party anthem “Just Got Paid,” died this week in Jamaica. The singer is believed to have drowned at a beach in Montego Bay on Thursday, the Jamaica Constabulatory Force said in a press release. The statement listed his age as 54, but other reports say he was 55.

Is Johnny Kemp a one hit wonder?

Johnny Kemp is NOT a one-hit wonder act. Chris DeBurgh – Lady In Red (#1, 1986) – His debut US single, “Don’t Pay The Ferryman”, hit #34 in 1983 (but hit #44 in the UK). Chris DeBurgh would NOT be considered a one-hit wonder act.

Is Johnny Kemp black?

Born in Nassau, Bahamas, Kemp moved to New York City in 1979. In 1989, he was one of several Black artists who were part of Columbia Records’ newly launched department dedicated to the development and production of African- American music headed by senior vice president at the time, Ruben Rodriguez.

Who sings got paid?

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