Keni Stevens

Keni Stevens is a British born soul singer. He is best known for his debut 1987 album, Blue Moods.
Early life
Stevens is the son of a US serviceman,
Blue Moods period
Stevens released two singles on Elite Records in 1985, "Night Moves" and "All Day All Night", which were played by specialist UK radio stations. This led to interest in his work, although he was initially mistaken for being a US artist. Polygram offered Stevens a £2.5 million recording contract, which he declined feeling it would threaten his independence.
Staying with Elite Records, Stevens recorded his debut album, Blue Moods. Two singles, "Too Much Too Soon" (on Elite Records) and "Cannot Live Without Your Love" (on the newly formed Jam Today label) were released as 12-inch singles, before Blue Moods appeared on Jam Today in 1987. "Cannot Live Without Your Love" was featured on several soul compilation albums, such as Upfront 6 (on Serious Records).
Blue Moods sold over 150,000 copies in the
UK alone, and over a million worldwide.
Stevens appeared on a few television shows to promote the album, including, Solid Soul. He released a further two albums, You and Living on the Edge, on Debut Records.
"I am often asked if I write songs for anyone in particular. The reaction to my answer tells me whether or not the questioner understands my work. The answer is no. My songs are about adult relationships and situations.... I don't expect you to change anything in your life or relationship because of these songs, I can only hope they might shed some light on some of the things that often go unsaid in relationships. Therefore enjoy the songs and take from them anything you might find applicable to your own situation.... That's what this recording is about and after all, if you're reading this you've probably paid for it!"
Present and future
Keni set up his own record label and recording studio, Kagey Records, with long time friend, co-writer and producer, Morpheus G.
He is working with new UK talent, such as daughter Jess Stevens.
In 2017 he released his fourth studio album, Out Of The Blue, again in collaboration with long time creative partner Morpheus G and featuring daughter Jess on BVs, who also co-wrote "All That I Know" with Morpheus G.
Personal life
He has six children and six grandchildren. He now spends his time between the Bedfordshire countryside and Yorkshire dales.
Discography
Singles
* 1985 - "Night Moves" (Elite)
* 1986 - "All Day All Night" (Elite)
* 1986 - "Too Much Too Soon" (Elite)
* 1987 - "Cannot Live Without Your Love" (Jam Today)
* 1988 - "Hurt This Way" (Debut)
* 1988 - "24-7-365" (Debut)
* 1989 - "Sailing" (Debut)
Albums
* 1987 - Blue Moods (Jam Today Records)
* 1988 - You (Debut Edge Records)<ref name="AMG"/>
* 1989 - Living on the Edge (Debut Edge Records)<ref name="AMG"/>
* 2017 - Out of the Blue (Soul Chilli Records)<ref name="AMG"/>

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