Keith Sweat

Quick Facts

Full Name	Keith Sweat
Occupation	R&B Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 22, 1961(1961-07-22)
Age	63
Birthplace	New York City
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Cancer

Keith Sweat Biography

Keith Sweat is one of the most popular and richest R &B Singer who was born on July 22, 1961 in New York City, New York State, United States. R&B and soul singer who helped create the fusion genre New Jack Swing. He has played with a variety of artists, including Silk.

He and LL Cool J collaborated on his 1991 song “Why Me Baby.”

Keith Sweat was born in Harlem, New York City, to Juanita Thompson, a hairdresser, and Charles Sweat, a factory worker. Juanita raised their five children alone after Charles Sweat’s death in 1973.

Sweat started his musical career as a member of a 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 bassist Larry Peoples, guitarist Michael Samuels, and drummer Walter Bradley.

He was the son of a factory worker and a hairdresser. He has three daughters and three sons. He was married to Lisa Wu Hartwell from 1992 until 2002; she is the mother of two of his sons.

Keith Sweat Net Worth

Keith Sweat is one of the richest R &B Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Keith Sweat 's net worth -$250 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his musical career in the 1975 band Jamilah.

His largest solo album, Make It Last Forever, sold three million copies.

Keith Douglas Sweat (born July 22, 1961) is an American singer, songwriter, and 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 and 2 as a part of the R&B supergroup LSG, and discovered the groups Silk and Kut Klose.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Keith Sweat height 5 feet 10 inches Keith weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Keith Sweat Dating?

According to our records, Keith Sweat married to Lisa Wu. As of December 1, 2023, Keith Sweat’s is not dating anyone.

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Sweat released his fourth album Get Up on It in the summer of 1994, and his self-titled fifth album in 1996. Both albums reached the top ten on the Billboard 200. The single co/produced and written by Eric McCaine “Twisted” featuring R&B group Kut Klose hit No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and “Nobody” hit No. 3, which made them Sweat’s biggest hits to date. “Just A Touch” was a cover of the 1979 song “Just a Touch of Love” by Slave. In the fall of 1997, 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 supergroup LSG with Gerald Levert and Johnny Gill, and released their self-titled debut album Levert.Sweat.Gill in 1997. 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 200.

Facts & Trivia

Keith Ranked on the list of most popular R &B Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Keith Sweat celebrates birthday on July 22 of every year.

On August 13, 2002, Keith Sweat released his eighth album, Rebirth. The single “One on One” reached No. 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 44 on the Hot R&B /Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. His 2008 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,

2010. The lead single taken from the album is “Test Drive” and featured label- mate Joe. Since 2007, Sweat has been the host of a nationally syndicated radio program based upon the Quiet storm format. The Keith Sweat Hotel (known as The Quiet Storm with Keith Sweat on WBLS in New York City) is syndicated through Premiere Radio Networks.

Top Facts about Keith Sweat

1. Keith Sweat was born in Harlem, New York City, in 1961.
2. He worked at a Stock Exchange and was a member of the band Jamilah from 1975.
3. Sweat’s debut solo album “Make It Last Forever” was released in 1987 and sold 3 million copies.
4. He discovered the group Silk in 1992 and their album “Lose Control” hit No. 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
5. The single “Freak Me” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993.
6. Sweat released his fourth album in 1994 and his self-titled fifth album in 1996, both reaching the top 10 on the Billboard 200.
7. “Twisted” and “Nobody” were his biggest hits, reaching No. 2 and No. 3 respectively.
8. He produced R&B group Dru Hill in 1996.
9. He formed the R&B supergroup LSG with Gerald Levert and Johnny Gill.
10. Sweat’s eighth album “Rebirth” was released in 2002.
11. Keith Sweat is currently signed to Kedar Records and released his tenth studio album entitled “Ridin’ Solo” in 2010.
12. He is the host of a nationally syndicated radio show called The Sweat Hotel.
13. He was married to The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Lisa Wu Hartwell from 1992 to 2002.
14. He has five children, two sons with Lisa, one daughter with Tracy, and two other sons.

What is Keith Sweat's biggest hit?

• 8) Get Up On It. …
• 7) Don’t Stop Your Love. …
• 6) Show Me the Way. …
• 5) I’ll Give All My Love to You. …
• 4) Twisted. …
• 3) Make It Last Forever. …
• 2) I Want Her. …
• 1) Nobody.

What is Keith Sweat real name?

Keith Douglas Sweat

Does Keith Sweat have a wife?

Lisa Wu

Where is Keith Sweat now?

Keith Sweat is currently touring across 1 country and has 9 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, after that they’ll be at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington.

How many number 1 hits does Keith Sweat have?

Chart (1996)Peak position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)| 1