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American singer and songwriter (born )

Musical artist

Keith Sweat (born July 22, ) is an American singer and songwriter. An early figure in the new jack swing musical movement, he is known for his collection of hits including "I Want Her," "Make It Last Forever," "I'll Give All My Love to You," "Make You Sweat," "Get Up on It," "Twisted," and "Nobody." He has released 13 solo albums (two as a part of the R&B supergroupLSG) and discovered the groups Silk and Kut Klose.

Sweat's sound reportedly was influenced by Slave front man Steve Arrington and go-go music.^[1]

Early life

Sweat was born in Harlem, New York City to Juanita Thompson, a hairdresser, and Charles Crier, a factory worker. After Charles Crier's passing in , Juanita raised their five kids by herself.^[2] As a youth, Sweat performed at the famous Apollo Theater, which was near his home.^[3]

Before releasing his solo album, Sweat worked as a night stock worker at Macy's Department Store, and then a mail room clerk at Paine Webber, a brokerage firm.

Additionally, he earned a degree in communications from City College of New York.^[4] “I think everyone should have an alternative plan. In my case, I went to the City College of New York and got my degree in communications. So I had a backup plan so that I didn’t lose out on a decent future,” Sweat once said.^[5]

Within just four years, he worked his way up to a lucrative brokerage assistant job on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.^[6] Sweat also worked as a supervisor for the New York Mercantile Exchange.^[2]

Career

– Career beginnings with Jamilah

Sweat started his musical career as a member of a Harlem band called Jamilah in ^[7] With the help of Jamilah, Sweat was able to hone his craft as a lead singer by performing regionally throughout the Tri-state area of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

The group was started by bassist Larry Peoples, guitarist Michael Samuels, and drummer Walter Bradley.^[8]

After leaving the group in to begin a solo career, Sweat sang at nightclubs throughout New York City and landed a chance to record for the independent label, Stadium Records. Sweat recorded only two tunes for Stadium, "Lucky Seven" and "My Mind Is Made Up," which was their third and fourth ever release, but on Stadium's first release, he is credited as co-writer and co-producer of "You Are the One for Me," the last recording ever made by the group GQ.

One of GQ's original members is his uncle, Keith "Sabu" Crier.^[9]

– Make It Last Forever and New Jack Swing

Later in , Keith Sweat was discovered by Vincent Davis and offered a recording contract with his label, Vintertainment Records, which was founded in on the foundations of early Hip-Hop and otherwise best known for releasing Joeski Love's "Pee Wee's Dance" in Vintertainment was distributed by Elektra Records from until it ceased operations in

While crafting his debut album, Sweat pursued fellow Harlem resident Teddy Riley, who, at this time, was better known for writing for and producing hip-hop artists.^[10] According to Riley, he already had the beats prepared for "I Want Her" and "Make It Last Forever," along with all of the background vocals for "I Want Her."^[10] Riley had no intention of producing R&B music, and he also encouraged Sweat to sing in what would become his trademark nasal sound to distinguish his voice from other artists.^[10] Riley noted that Sweat's songwriting style also was unique as he composed lyrics instantly while listening to the track, as he did for the single, "Make It Last Forever."^[10]

On November 24, , Sweat released Make It Last Forever, which sold three million copies.

He and Riley co-wrote six songs, and the biggest hit inaugurated the new jack swing era, "I Want Her"^[11] (No. 1 R&B & No. 5 Pop), which was nominated for the Soul Train Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Song of the Year award, while the title track from the album hit No. 2 on the R&B charts.

I'll Give All My Love to You, and Keep It Comin

Sweat reached the charts again with his second album I'll Give All My Love to You () which hit No. 6 on the Billboard chart.

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He released his third album, Keep It Comin' in , which debuted in the Top 20 of the album chart. He produced soul singer Omar Chandler.

– Get Up on It, Keith Sweat/LSG

In , Sweat discovered the group Silk, and helped craft their debut album, Lose Control, which hit No. 7 on the Billboard album chart.^[12]

The album's single "Freak Me" hit No.

1 on the Billboard Hot on May 1, In , Sweat discovered the Atlanta-based female R&B group Kut Klose. Sweat also produced the group's debut album Surrender, which produced their biggest hit single "I Like", peaking to No. 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.

Sweat released his fourth album Get Up on It in the summer of , and his self-titled fifth album in Both albums reached the top ten on the Billboard The single co/produced and written by Eric McCaine "Twisted" featuring R&B group Kut Klose hit No.

2 on the Billboard Hot and "Nobody" hit No. 3, which made them Sweat's biggest hits to date. "Just A Touch" was a cover of the song "Just a Touch of Love" by Slave. He produced for R&B group Dru Hill in

In the fall of , Sweat discovered the group Ol' Skool and helped with their self-titled debut. He was on their biggest single, "Am I Dreaming", which featured the R&B group Xscape.

Sweat also formed the R&B supergroupLSG with Gerald Levert and Johnny Gill, and released their self-titled debut album in ^[13] That album featured "My Body", which became a hit single. The album was certified double platinum and reached No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard

Sweat's sixth album, Still in the Game was released in , hitting No.

6 on the Billboard , and No. 2 on the R&B/Hip Hop albums chart. It featured the singles "Come and Get With Me" (which featured rapper Snoop Dogg) (No. 12 Hot ) and "I'm Not Ready" (No. 16 Hot ).

Keith sweat height His financial struggles appeared ironic, given his previous lavish lifestyle portrayed in the media. Later in , Keith Sweat was discovered by Vincent Davis and offered a recording contract with his label, Vintertainment Records, which was founded in on the foundations of early Hip-Hop and otherwise best known for releasing Joeski Love's "Pee Wee's Dance" in He also has three daughters, Keisha, Keia, and Amaya, and a son named Joshua. He produced soul singer Omar Chandler.

Sweat's success on the charts started to diminish in , when he released the album Didn't See Me Coming. None of the singles from the album reached the top forty.

–present: Rebirth, Just Me, Ridin Solo, and Til the Morning

On August 13, , Keith Sweat released his eighth album, Rebirth.

The single "One on One" reached No. 75 on the Billboard Hot and No. 44 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.

Keith sweat net worth 2012 Musical artist. The Philadelphia Tribune. His financial struggles appeared ironic, given his previous lavish lifestyle portrayed in the media. Additionally, Sweat has faced legal disputes over unpaid performance fees and allegations of not fulfilling contractual obligations, tarnishing his reputation.

His album Just Me included the single, "Love U Better (featuring Keyshia Cole)". Sweat is currently signed to Kedar Records and released his tenth studio album entitled Ridin' Solo on June 22, The lead single taken from the album is "Test Drive" and featured label-mate Joe.

Since , Sweat has been the host of The Keith Sweat Hotel —a nationally syndicated radio program with Premiere Networks based upon the Quiet storm format.^[14][15][16]

Personal life

From until , Sweat was married to The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Lisa Wu Hartwell.

With her, he had two sons, born in and ^{[17][18][19][20][21]}

He also has three daughters, one with Tracy J. He also has a son named Joshua.^[17]

Discography

Main article: Keith Sweat discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

• American Music Awards
  • Favorite R&B/Soul Male Artist (nominated)
  • Favorite Male R&B/Soul Artist (winner)
  • Favorite R&B/Soul Album for Keith Sweat (nominated)
  • Favorite Male R&B/Soul Artist (nominated)
  • Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Award

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