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KEITH SWEAT

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Keith Sweat (born Keith Crier on July 22, 1961) in Harlem, New York, is an United States|American Contemporary R&B|R&B/soul music|soul, singer-songwriter, record producer and a major contributor to the New jack swing era. Before becoming a recording artist, Sweat worked for the commodity market|commodities market in the New York Mercantile Exchange. He sang at nightclubs throughout New York City until he was discovered and offered a recording contract with Elektra Records in 1987.

Music career
Make It Last Forever era: 1985-1993
Sweat started his musical career as a member of a well known Harlem band called "Jamilah" in 1975. 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 Larry Peoples, a talented bass player from 116th Street and Lenox Avenue, Michael Samuels, guitarist out of the Bronx, and drummer Walter Bradley from 125th in Harlem. Additional members of the group included Peter DaCosta, vocals, Joseph McGeachy, sax, Dwight Banks, trumpet and Kenneth Varner, keyboards. On November 25, 1987, Sweat released his debut album ''Make It Last Forever'', which sold three million copies. The biggest hit from this album was "I Want Her" (#1 R&B/#5 Pop), and Make It Last Forever (song)|the title track from t... read all