Keith Sweat (album)
Keith Sweat | ||||
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Released | June 25, 1996 | |||
Recorded | The Sweat Shop, Deep Sound Studios, Southern Tracks Recordings; Atlanta | |||
Genre | Urban soul,[1] new jack swing[1] | |||
Length | 48:28 | |||
Label | Elektra | |||
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Keith Sweat chronology | ||||
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Singles from Keith Sweat | ||||
Keith Sweat is the fifth studio album by the American singer Keith Sweat. It was released by Elektra Records on June 25, 1996 in the United States. The single, "Twisted", made it to number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, his biggest hit ever on that chart. "Nobody" peaked at number 3 on the same chart. Both songs are his final two of six hits to reach number one on the R&B singles chart and gave Sweat two more Top 5 pop hits in eight years since his first single, "I Want Her".
Critical reception[]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Robert Christgau | [2] |
Entertainment Weekly | C−[3] |
Hartford Courant | (favorable)[4] |
Los Angeles Times | [5] |
Vibe | (favorable)[6] |
USA Today | [7] |
Allmusic editor Leo Stanley found that "Sweat turns in a typically stylish and sophisticated set of urban soul and new jack swing, all highlighted by his silky singing. Sweat's main talent is for smooth ballads, and Keith Sweat is filled with excellent selections, including the seductive "Come with Me," which features guest vocals by Ronald Isley. The album does bog down a bit with uneven material, but its high points are as captivating as any of Sweat's previous work."[1] In a lukewarm review, Los Angeles Times writer Connie Johnson wrote "what sounded new in 1987 may not be groundbreaking today, but Sweat can still crank out a Jeep jam or a temperature-teasing boudoir ballad with the best of them."[5]
Chart performance[]
The album is the most successful of Sweat's career. It went to the US Billboard 200, debuting at number 5; it was the final of five consecutive albums from the artist to reach number one on the Top R&B Albums chart. The album has occasionally re-entered the Billboard 200, with the most recent occurrence being the week of February 19, 2011.[8] On July 7, 2004, Keith Sweat was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of four million copies in the United States.[9] In 1996, the singles "Twisted" and "Nobody" were both certified platinum by the RIAA, for shipments of one million copies in the US.[9]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Twisted" (featuring Kut Klose and Pretty Russ) | Lavonn Battle
| McCaine | 4:30 |
2. | "Funky Dope Lovin'" (featuring Gerald Levert, Aaron Hall and Buddy Banks) | William "Billy Bad" Ward | Ward | 4:51 |
3. | "Yumi" |
| McCaine | 4:21 |
4. | "Whatever You Want" |
| Scott | 4:18 |
5. | "Just a Touch" |
| H.O.P. Productions | 5:03 |
6. | "Freak with Me" (featuring Lil' Bud and Tizone) |
| H.O.P. Productions | 4:44 |
7. | "Nature's Rising (Interlude)" |
| C-Love | 0:55 |
8. | "Come with Me" (featuring Ronald Isley) |
| Scott | 3:56 |
9. | "In the Mood" |
| McCaine | 3:45 |
10. | "Show Me the Way (Interlude)" |
| Sweat | 2:50 |
11. | "Nobody" (featuring Athena Cage) |
| Scott | 4:24 |
12. | "Chocolate Girl" |
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| 4:45 |
Total length: | 48:28 |
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Charts[]
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Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[21] | 4× Platinum | 4,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Stanley, Leo (August 1, 2003). Keith Sweat - Keith Sweat. AllMusic. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1996). Robert Christgau: CG: Keith Sweat. The Village Voice. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
- ^ Eddy, Chuck (July 19, 1996). Keith Sweat | Music. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
- ^ Catlin, Robert (July 11, 1996). Album Review -- Keith Sweat -- Keith Sweat. Hartford Courant. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Johnson, Connie (December 8, 1996). Making a list? Checking it twice? Here are some h to keep befuddled spouses, parents of teenagers and others on the right track.. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
- ^ Meyer, Rudi (August 1996). "Keith Sweat, 'Keith Sweat' (Elektra)". The Washington Post. Vibe Media Group. 4 (6): 135. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
- ^ Jones, Steve (July 2, 1996). "Bryan Adams regresses; Dylan is redone -- with strings". USA Today. Gannett Company: 7.D. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
- ^ "Music Albums, Top 200 Albums & Music Album Charts". Billboard.com (in Dutch). Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- ^ Jump up to: a b RIAA - Gold & Platinum: Keith Sweat Archived September 24, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on April 18, 2011.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Keith Sweat – Keith Sweat". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Keith Sweat – Keith Sweat" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Keith Sweat – Keith Sweat" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Keith Sweat – Keith Sweat". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Keith Sweat | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Keith Sweat Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Keith Sweat Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1996". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ^ "American album certifications – Keith Sweat – Keith Sweat". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
External links[]
- 1996 albums
- Elektra Records albums
- Keith Sweat albums