Keith Sweat was born in Harlem, New York City, to Juanita Thompson, a hairdresser, and Charles Sweat, a factory worker. After Charles Sweat's passing in 1973, Juanita raised their five kids by herself. He worked as a night stock boy at Macy's Department Store, and then a mail room clerk at Paine Webber, a brokerage firm. In just four years he worked his way up to a lucrative brokerage assistant job on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.[2] Sweat also worked as a supervisor for the New York Mercantile Exchange.[1]
Sweat started his musical career as a member of a Harlem band called Jamilah in 1975.[3] 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.[citation needed]
After leaving the group in 1984 to begin a solo career, he 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.
Later in 1987, Keith Sweat was discovered by Vincent Davis and offered a recording contract with his label, Vintertainment Records, which was founded in 1983 on the foundations of early Hip-Hop and otherwise best known for releasing Joeski Love's "Pee Wee's Dance" in 1985. Vintertainment was distributed by Elektra Records from 1985 until it ceased operations in 1990. On November 24, 1987, Sweat released his debut solo studio album Make It Last Forever, which sold three million copies. The biggest hit from this album was the song that inaugurated the new jack swing era "I Want Her"[5] (No. 1 R&B & No. 5 Pop), which was nominated for the 1989 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. Sweat reached the charts again with his second album I'll Give All My Love to You (1990) which hit No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. He released his third album, Keep It Comin' in 1991, which debuted in the Top 20 of the album chart. He produced soul singer Omar Chandler.
In 1992, Sweat discovered the group Silk, and helped craft their debut album, Lose Control, which hit No. 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart.[6]
The album's single "Freak Me" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on May 1, 1993. In 1993, 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 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. He produced R&B group Dru Hill in 1996.
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.[7] 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.
Sweat's sixth album, Still in the Game was released in 1998, hitting No. 6 on the Billboard 200, and No. 2 on the R&B/Hip Hop albums chart. It featured the singles "Come and Get With Me" (which featured Snoop Dogg) (No. 12 Hot 100) and "I'm Not Ready" (No. 16 Hot 100). Sweat's success on the charts started to diminish in 2000, when he released the album Didn't See Me Coming. None of the singles from the album reached the top forty.
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.[8]
Sweat is also the host of a nationally syndicated radio show called The Sweat Hotel, which I s produced and distributed to urban adult contemporary and classic soul radio stations across the U.S. by Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Inc.[9]
Just Got Paid
Keith Sweat Lyrics
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Oh yeah! Ooh ooh yeah!
Feels good, feels good, oh huh!
Just got paid, Friday night
Party huntin', feelin' right
Body shakin', all around (Body shakin' all around)
No one thinks when I'm gettin' down
Check the mirror, we're lookin' fly
Round up the posse, jump in my ride
Radio rockin', a monster jam
Feel the rhythm, pump up the sound
I'm feelin' so good
Don't you know I'm just groovin' to the beat
I'm groovin', groovin'
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Just got paid (Just got paid) Friday night (Friday)
Party huntin', (Party huntin') Place is right
(Feelin' alright) Booty shakin', all around
(All around baby) Pour one drink when I'm gettin' down
On the floor, rockin' to the beat
All ways you sure look sweet
Fine young lady standin' by
Come on baby, sweet eye delight, hey!
I rock the world that you move
And you look so sweet when you're movin' to the beat
I'm tired of all these boring parties
Why don't we get on down?
Come on just get on down now!
Just got paid, Friday night (Money in my pocket)
Party huntin', place is right (Place is little right)
Booty shakin', all around (all the way you're lookin' 'round)
Pour one drink when I'm gettin' down
Get down, uh! (Say home)
Ha ha ha! You say it! (Say home, love)
Home home (Say home)
Ha ha! Huaaaaaaa-ow!
On the floor (On the floor)
Rockin' to the beat (Rockin' baby)
Movin' me (Always)
You sure look sweet (You sure look sweet)
Fine young lady standin' by (Young lady standin' by)
(Aw yeah!) Come on baby, we'll be out tonight
(We're feelin' fine!)
Just got paid, Friday night (Can't refuse it)
Party huntin', place is right
(Money in my pocket) Booty shakin', all around
(Showin' you a good time) Pour one drink when I'm gettin' down
Get down, yeah, gettin' down (say home)
Home home (say home, love)
Home home home (say home)
Huaaaaaaa-ow!
Teddy! You're playin'!
Aaaahh!!!
Shake it up, shake it up!
I'm just got paid…I'm feelin', I'm feelin' nice
Just got paid, Friday night (Just got paid…Friday)
Party huntin', place is right (Party huntin', tell me where to party!)
Booty shakin', all around (Tell me where to party, ow!)
Pour one drink (come on) when I'm gettin' down (Get down)
Just got paid, Friday night (Just got paid…Friday)
Party huntin', place is right (Parties huntin' ????)
(Havin' a good time baby) Booty shakin', all around
(Havin' a good time baby yeah) Pour one drink when I'm gettin' down
(I'm gettin' down) Just got paid (gettin' gettin' gettin' down)
Friday night (gettin' gettin' gettin' down)
Party huntin', place is right (Yeah)
Booty shakin', all around (Whoa) (Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Pour one drink when I'm gettin' down
Gettin' down, oh, I said gettin' down down
Gettin' down down
"I love to hear ya!" "Yo Kemp!" "Yeah!" "Hey!"
"Thanks, Aaron, Teddy, you guys be cool!" "Ha! Ha!" "That's it!"
The song "Just Got Paid" by Keith Sweat is a feel-good party anthem that celebrates the joy of payday and the excitement of going out to party on a Friday night with friends. The song starts with Keith exclaiming "Yeah!" and "Feels good, feels good, oh huh!" setting the tone for the upbeat nature of the song. The lyrics describe the anticipation of partying after getting paid, checking oneself out in the mirror, feeling fly, and rounding up friends to hit the town.
Once out, the music gets cranked up and the party gets started, with everyone dancing and having a good time. The lyrics describe a young lady who captivates Keith's attention and he encourages her to join him on the dance floor. The track then features a fun and energetic lyrical exchange between Keith, Aaron Hall and Teddy Riley, before the song ends on a high note.
The fast-paced tempo and upbeat lyrics of "Just Got Paid" make it an infectious song that can lift anyone's mood. It became a party favorite upon its release in 1990 and continues to be widely played on radio stations and dance clubs. The song's popularity has also inspired numerous covers and remixes, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Just got paid, Friday night
After working hard all week, it's Friday night and I'm finally getting paid. What a great feeling!
Party huntin', feelin' right
I'm on the lookout for some fun tonight and feeling confident that it's going to be a great evening.
Body shakin', all around (Body shakin' all around)
The music is getting me going and my body is moving and shaking to the rhythm.
No one thinks when I'm gettin' down
I'm in the zone and nobody can bring me down. I'm just enjoying the moment and having fun.
Check the mirror, we're lookin' fly
Before heading out, I took a look in the mirror and saw that we're looking good and stylish.
Round up the posse, jump in my ride
I'm getting my friends together and headed out in my cool car to enjoy the evening.
Radio rockin', a monster jam
The radio is playing a great song that's really getting me pumped for the night.
Feel the rhythm, pump up the sound
The beat of the music is really starting to get into my soul, so I'm turning up the volume and losing myself in the sound.
I'm feelin' so good
The overall vibe of the night is really positive and I'm feeling fantastic.
Don't you know I'm just groovin' to the beat
I'm really enjoying the music and can't help but move my body to the beat.
Just got paid (Just got paid) Friday night (Friday)
I'm reiterating that it's Friday night and I just got paid, which is an awesome combination.
Party huntin', (Party huntin') Place is right
I'm still searching for that perfect party, but I've got a good feeling that I'll find the right place tonight.
(Feelin' alright) Booty shakin', all around
I'm feeling good and my booty is shaking all over the dance floor.
(All around baby) Pour one drink when I'm gettin' down
When I'm really getting into the groove and dancing my heart out, I'm going to treat myself to a drink.
On the floor, rockin' to the beat
I'm on the dance floor, rocking out and giving it my all.
All ways you sure look sweet
There's someone in particular catching my eye and they look great.
Fine young lady standin' by
I'm seeing a beautiful lady standing nearby and my interest has been piqued.
Come on baby, sweet eye delight, hey!
I'm letting her know that I think she's beautiful and would love to get to know her better.
I rock the world that you move
I am dancing and moving in sync with her and we are having a great time together.
And you look so sweet when you're movin' to the beat
She's catching my eye even more because she really knows how to move to the music.
I'm tired of all these boring parties
I'm ready for a night of fun and excitement and don't want to deal with another dull gathering.
Why don't we get on down?
I'm inviting her to join me in having a good time at this party.
Come on just get on down now!
I'm encouraging everyone at the party to loosen up and have a good time with us.
Money in my pocket
I'm excited that I have some extra money to spend on this night out.
Showin' you a good time
I'm having a great time with my friends and hoping that everyone is enjoying themselves.
Get down, uh! (Say home)
I'm encouraging everyone to get on the dance floor, and even saying their home address is good enough as a ticket to get in the rhythm.
(Say home, love)
I'm making it known that anyone and everyone can join in on the fun, and that we're all just here to have a good time.
On the floor (On the floor)
I'm still dancing and having a great time on the floor.
Rockin' to the beat (Rockin' baby)
I'm letting loose and really getting into the rhythm of the music.
Movin' me (Always)
The beat and rhythm of the music always gets me moving and feeling good.
You sure look sweet (You sure look sweet)
I'm still admiring the beauty of this woman, and that she adds to the already great experience of the evening.
Fine young lady standin' by (Young lady standin' by)
I'm still acknowledging the presence of this gorgeous woman nearby.
(Aw yeah!) Come on baby, we'll be out tonight (We're feelin' fine!)
I'm inviting her again to spend the rest of the night with us and enjoy ourselves to the fullest.
Can't refuse it
I'm stating that this is a night I truly can't say no to.
Parties huntin' ????
I'm not sure what this line means on its own without any additional context.
(Havin' a good time baby) Booty shakin', all around
The party is still going strong and everyone is enjoying themselves, including myself.
(Havin' a good time baby yeah) Pour one drink when I'm gettin' down
As the party continues and I dance more, I'm going to get another drink to keep myself going all night.
(I'm gettin' down) Just got paid (gettin' gettin' gettin' down)
I'm reminding everyone that we're still partying and having a great time, and that the fact that we got paid is just an added bonus.
(gettin' gettin' gettin' down)
This line just repeats the previous one and emphasizes how much fun we're all having tonight.
Gettin' down down
This line simply repeats that we're all still having a great time and dancing.
"I love to hear ya!" "Yo Kemp!" "Yeah!" "Hey!" "Thanks, Aaron, Teddy, you guys be cool!" "Ha! Ha!" "That's it!"
This is likely a conversation between Keith Sweat and his fellow musicians, thanking them for their contributions and saying goodbye to his listeners for the night.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BILL HAM, BILLY F GIBBONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@harrah5
I loved this Verzuz, especially how they were singing each other's songs!!
@mahirrahman7
Keith Sweat still has the energy despite Bobby Brown being a lot younger, Bobby body is physically just destroyed
@Iamtjyoungsoul
R I P Johnny Kemp❤️🖤
@hazelgeorge6749
Enjoyed this verzuz. Keith still so full of energy and looking good.
@vampoftrance
We danced to this so much
@SleepingQueen-
I didn’t know baby blue could look
That good. 😂
@Nicole-lk2cp
Love it