Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Kevin Ross unleashes his vibrant new album LOVE UPTEMPO: MAX on August 28, 2025, via Art Society Music Group/EMPIRE, delivering a high-energy celebration of R&B, love, and joy. This 12-track project, available on Spotify, Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-uptempo-max/1764056053), and Amazon Music, marks a bold evolution for Ross, blending R&B, soul, AfroBeats, and pop into a dynamic, mid- and uptempo-driven soundscape. Featuring contributions from Louis York (Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony), Justin Love, and Romeo Taylor, alongside Ross’ own production, the album is a rhythmic love letter to the genre, packed with infectious hooks and lush harmonies. Tracks like “Luxury Lust,” “Spin,” and “Back 4 More” create a feel-good vibe, evoking a summer rooftop party or a lively family gathering.
Anchored by the chart-topping single “Love In The Middle,” which spent four weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, LOVE UPTEMPO: MAX showcases Ross at his most uninhibited. “Luxury Lust,” a downtempo house-inspired track, explores indulgence in love and luxury, with lyrics like, “Living life across the globe / Turks and Caicos, Monaco.” Ross describes the album as a celebration of love’s multifaceted forms, stating, “It’s about celebrating love through the joy of R&B music and its effects on the mind, body, and spirit. As an independent artist, I’m grateful to create on my own terms.” The project follows his April 2025 EP Love Uptempo, Vol. 1 and 2023’s Midnight Microdose series, building on his reputation for timeless yet modern R&B.
Ross’ live artistry amplifies the album’s energy. His Love Uptempo Tour has sold out venues nationwide, with upcoming shows including August 31 in Kansas City, MO (103 Jamz White Linen Party), September 5 in Bethesda, MD (Bethesda Theater), and October 25 in Inglewood, CA (Miracle Theater). He’ll also join Ledisi’s The Crown Tour for select dates: November 9 in Dallas, TX (Majestic Theatre), November 11 in Denver, CO (Paramount Theatre), and November 14 in Prior Lake, MN (Mystic Lake Casino Hotel). His performances, praised for their dynamic presence on platforms like Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch, blend career retrospectives with covers, while his Vets Only: The Mash-Up series with Slim (112) and Meelah (702) reimagines R&B classics.
LOVE UPTEMPO: MAX is designed to reintroduce joy and rhythm to R&B, with tracks like “Check In” and “They Don’t Know About Us” highlighting Ross’ playful yet soulful delivery. The bonus tracks, including a live version of “Love In The Middle” and “Spin (World Mix)” featuring Matt B, add global flair. Ross reflects, “Time is the most valuable currency. This project is about the pace you live your life.” With critical acclaim from Rated R&B and SoulBounce for its “smooth, sexy pocket” and innovative sound, the album positions Ross as a trailblazer. Fans can stream it now and catch him live to experience the infectious energy of a project that feels both timeless and undeniably fresh.
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Tour Dates:
- August 31, 2025: Kansas City, MO – 103 Jamz White Linen Party (KC Live!)
- September 5, 2025: Bethesda, MD – Love Uptempo Tour (Bethesda Theater)
- October 25, 2025: Inglewood, CA – Love Uptempo Tour (Miracle Theater)
- November 9, 2025: Dallas, TX – The Crown Tour (Majestic Theatre)
- November 11, 2025: Denver, CO – The Crown Tour (Paramount Theatre)
- November 14, 2025: Prior Lake, MN – The Crown Tour (Mystic Lake Casino Hotel)
Check https://kevinrossmusic.com for ticket details.
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