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 Wanna Sex You
Keith Sweat Lyrics
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I need it 24/7, that's for sure
Like the Energizer bunny, I keep going and going and going and going
Anywhere you want it that's all good with me
Cause I'm an animal and it's time for me to freak
I can take slow or I can beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
[Chorus]
Sex in the mornin'
Sex in the evenin'
Sex in my Jeep
Girl I wanna freak you
Sex on my lunch break
Sex at the work in
Sex in a strange place
I just wanna sex you babe
When it comes to sex all night, girl I'm the one
It's badly when your ooweee is the one
Girl I like it when you tease me, make me want it, make me want it, make me want it
Oh make me want it, yea
I got a thing for sexy lips and curvy hips
But nothing could compare to sexy legs, no
If you want this act right make sure that your ready, be ready, be ready
[Chorus: 2x]
When it comes to makin' love, girl
Baby I'm the freakiest thing
When it comes to sexin' all night long
I can go all night long
When it comes to makin' love, girl
When it comes to makin' sweet love, yea
When it comes to sexin' all night long
I'ma work you baby.
[Chorus: 2x]
The lyrics to Keith Sweat's song "Just Wanna Sex You" are quite self-explanatory as they talk about a man's unrelenting craving for sexual intimacy. The song starts with the singer acknowledging his addiction to making love, stating that he needs it 24/7. He compares himself to the Energizer bunny who keeps going and going, and emphasizes how he can take sex fast or slow. He is an animal and he enjoys the act of sex, and he doesn't mind where he does it.
The chorus of the song is about how he wants sex everywhere - in the morning, evening, lunch breaks, and even at work. His ultimate desire is to have sex with the girl, saying he just wants to "sex you, babe." The second verse talks about his expertise when it comes to sex and implies how well he can go all night. He loves it when the girl teases him, and he especially likes it when the girl has sexy legs. The singer advices the girl to be ready to act right if she wants to be intimate with him.
In summary, the song is about a man's insatiable desire for sex, who takes pride in his expertise in the act of sex. He wants it everywhere and with anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an addict when it comes to makin' love
I have a strong craving for sex and intimacy.
I need it 24/7, that's for sure
I desire sex all the time and can't resist it.
Like the Energizer bunny, I keep going and going and going and going
I can engage in sex for a very long time without getting tired.
Anywhere you want it that's all good with me
I am flexible and am willing to have sex in any location of your choice.
Cause I'm an animal and it's time for me to freak
I am a passionate and wild lover, ready to express my love physically.
I can take slow or I can beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
I can engage in both slow and rough sex depending on your preference.
Sex in the mornin', sex in the evenin', sex in my Jeep
I desire sex at any time of the day and in any location, even in the car.
Girl I wanna freak you, sex on my lunch break, sex at the work in, sex in a strange place
I want to engage in sex with you in various locations, even unconventional ones.
I just wanna sex you babe
My only desire is to engage in sexual intercourse with you, baby.
When it comes to sex all night, girl I'm the one
I am skilled and able to have sex for long periods of time.
It's badly when your ooweee is the one
It feels great when you are the one satisfying me sexually.
Girl I like it when you tease me, make me want it, make me want it, make me want it
I enjoy when you tease me and build up my desire for sex.
Oh make me want it, yea
I want you to increase my desire for sex.
I got a thing for sexy lips and curvy hips
I have a preference for women with attractive lips and curves.
But nothing could compare to sexy legs, no
Sexy legs are the most attractive body part for me.
If you want this act right make sure that your ready, be ready, be ready
If you want to engage in sexual activity with me, make sure you are prepared and ready.
When it comes to makin' love, girl, baby I'm the freakiest thing
I am a very passionate and wild lover when it comes to sex.
When it comes to sexin' all night long, I can go all night long
I am able to have sex for a very long time without getting tired.
When it comes to makin' sweet love, yea
When it comes to gentle and affectionate sex, I am very good at it.
I'ma work you baby
I am going to impress you with my sexual performance, baby.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROY HAMILTON, ANTHONY JONES, RONALD LINTON, KEITH SWEAT
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