All About Keith
Growing up in a modest urban neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, Keith Kemper had a fascination with the intricate nuances of music produced on the screen, stage and in the studio.
Keith developed an uncanny ability to reproduce music by ear and quickly mastered the piano by age 7.
Through his role models, the legendary John Williams, David Foster and Barry Manilow, Keith has cultured a successful 20 year career in the music industry.
Keith has advanced to be one of the premier music talents coveted by many in the industry for his diversity, flexibility and unique style that is all his own.
In 1994, a mutual friend, introduced Keith to DJ/ Producer Juan Valentine, who would eventually become Keith’s most important ally and musical partner in crime to this day.
Juan and Keith did not waste any time and soon released “I Wanna Feel It/ Muevelo” by Groove To The Max, which was released on Waako Records .
In 1996, Keith worked with megastar Robert Miles, on his follow up single “Fable” .
Robert not only created the Dreamhouse sound but he also had a global smash with his hit song “Children”.
This project would go on to influence Keith’s own Dreamhouse style with the instrumental “Destiny”.
In 1997, Juan and Keith released “Destiny” by Perfect Disguise. on the wildly successful Groovilicious Records .
In that same year, Keith released his first solo single EP called Shubia EP ( Sapporo Mix) on Wakko Records.
Juan and Keith became one of the hottest remix and production duos, releasing a plethora of club hits by artists like SupaNova, Nature Of Sound, Zaylan, Myxcha, Tonasia, Ricky Vazz, Dengel, Pure Trend, and most recently, with the dynamic divas Crystal Levell and Luckee on the club smash “Blessed By Your Love” .
They would also team up with such dance and electronic music labels as D1 Music, Fuzemix and 21ST Century Records with infamous Freestyle artist and producer Mickey Garcia, who also ran Micmac Records.
Always striking while the iron’s hot, Juan and Keith decided to solidify their decades long working relationship, by becoming the remix and production team of Valentine & Kemper.
They released their first record as the newly formed Valentine & Kemper with “House Project Vol. 1” in 2022.
They are excited to bring you the 2nd installment of “House Project” which is a historic album that is more than 30 years in the making and spans both of their illustrious music careers working together.
Keith Kemper introduced Juan to International recording artist, DJ, remixer and producer of ISV Entertainment and Promo Rush, Nivek Tek, who also runs online retail store Ghoulish Goodies.
Nivek has shared a working relationship with Kemper for nearly 12 years, has become fast friends with Juan and current serves as a personal consultant to Valentine & Kemper.
Valentine & Kemper are very excited about upcoming projects by Zaylan and the soon to be released “Lorenzo Chi House Music Collaboration Album”.
As a composer and producer Keith has worked with many of the industry’s top producers and DJs such as Johnny Vicious, Razor ‘n’ Guido, Peter McLean, John Rizzo, Mickey Garcia, Willie Colon, Ira Gold, Juan Valentine and many others.
He has worked for many music labels such as Sony, Epic, BMI, ISV Entertainment, Promo Rush, Diabolic Records, Savage Disco, Flavo Music, D1 Music, U-Phonic Records, CAPP Records, Sobel Nation Records, J Records, Strictly Rhythm, Waako Records, Mic Mac Records, 305-718 Music Productions, Phenom Records, Now Records, 2 Da Groove and Phase One Productions and Keith partnered with Val Records, a Warner Bros. affiliate, just to name a few.
He has also worked with some of the industry’s most amazing and diverse talents such as The Village People, Felipe Rose (The Village People), Boy George, Tiffany, Samantha Fox, Zaylan / Fusemix Productions, LayZee ( Mr. President), Captain Jack, Sisco Kennedy, Phillip Ramirez, Ange Lloyd, Adam Martin, Dance Mafia, Formula Redux, DJ Hard Hittin’ Harry, DJ Super JB, DJ Bryski, Paul Cortes, Darrell Martin, Japan Aid, TERRORTEK X, Byron Criswell, RuPaul, Sammy Figueroa, BK2, Bylli Crayone, Promise Circle, Lil’ Suzy, Amoretto Jessica Lopez, Angela E, Jonathan Luke, Kaatchi, Elizabeth South, George Calle, Charlie Baby ( 20 Fingers), Alisa B, Spry, Taborah & Darryl D’Bonneau, Raquela, SupaNova, Destiny Williams, Cynthia & Lisette Melendez, Gene Roberts, Wanda Houston, Lisa Hunt, Ernest Kohl, Kimberly Davis, Aiden Leslie, Angie Gold, Allegra Ashton, Crazy Harry, Shara Strand, Elusive Yvonne and many, many others.
Keith’s stellar Billboard hits include Lisa Hunt’s ‘The Joint Is Jumpin’, SupaNova’s ‘No Secrets’, Taborah & Darryl D’Bonneau’s classic remake of ‘Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now’ ,and Kimberly Davis’ ‘Twist of Love’.
His album ‘Instant ’80’s Today’ and the D1 Music’s ‘Club Christmas’ album series yearly continue to dominate the international download charts.
Keith also has appeared several times on the hit Christmas album series “Super Dance Christmas Party” on ISV Entertainment, which has been a Holiday favorite for years on iTunes as well as many of the top streaming services.
Keith has also performed live on television on QPTV and performed in local clubs in his own band.
His biggest Off-Broadway success was his widely acclaimed soundtrack to Robert Cabell’s play ‘I, Sarah – The Divine’ directed by Peter McLean.
He has even created music for the popular video game “Project Gotham Racing 2” among other varied projects.
Keith also composed scores for several independent films like “Butterfield” and “The Qryterion”.
The multi-talented Kemper, also tried his skillful hand out at video editing, remixing and production.
Keith has also made a name for himself in the video production, remixing and editing world.
Keith and Nivek Tek made a few video mixes for San Francisco based electronic dance label CAPP Records.
Keith teamed up with producer/remixer Nivek Tek to create the incredible new video for “Insomnia” 2k13 by DJ Analyzer vs Cary August for CAPP Records/Mental Madness Records.
When Keith works with Nivek on video remixes and production, they go under the moniker REMix It Up!
Keith’s video for DJ Analyzer vs Cary August “Insomnia” 2k13 reached Number 4 on the German Dance Music Video Charts (DDP VIDEO TOP 30) rocketing ahead of many of music’s top artists.
Keith and Nivek (REMix It Up!) also completed a 2nd HOT video remix of DJ Analyzer vs Cary August “Insomnia” 2k13 called (DJ Gollum Remix).
Keith has done EXCLUSIVE video remixes for such artists as Captain Jack and DJ Othello Feat. Layzee (Mr. President).
In 2017 Keith released a string of albums on ISV Entertainment, that were part of his solo series. “Houseology”, “Tranceology”, “Mixology” and “Remixology”.
Keith was also showcased on much of Nivek Tek’s debut album “Legacy (Best Of Hits And Mixes)”.
In 2021, Nivek Tek briefly came out of retirement to release his 4th solo single “Lover” which was written and produced by Nivek Tek and Keith Kemper.
They will soon release Valentine & Kemper with “House Project Vol. 2” in 2022
What sets Keith apart from many producer/composer/performers is his amazing chameleon-like ability to reproduce almost any style of music.
Be it a ballad, a remix of the latest dance or pop track, a theatrical or film score, a commercial jingle, the latest video game score, or just performing his original work on stage, Keith is at home with all these styles and genres of music.
Keith is able to quickly get projects done in record speed with superior professional results and quality.
Many in the industry prize this as his most amazing asset; to get done what most cannot in record time.
The future is certainly bright for Keith Kemper, as he continues to work with many other major artists and producers in all areas of the music and entertainment industry.
Keith is currently working on new and exciting, upcoming projects.