Keith Sweat, born on July 22, 1961 in Harlem, New York, is an American R&B;/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and a major contributor to the New jack swing era.
Sweat has a college degree in communications.
Before becoming a recording artist, Sweat worked for the 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 ...
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Keith Sweat, born on July 22, 1961 in Harlem, New York, is an American R&B;/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and a major contributor to the New jack swing era.
Sweat has a college degree in communications.
Before becoming a recording artist, Sweat worked for the 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.
He has daughters Keyshia(1990) and Keia(1992). He named his record label, Keia Entertainment, after his younger daughter .
From 1992-2002 he was married to Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star Lisa Wu Hartwell. With her he has sons Jordan(1995) and Justin(1998).
Keith Sweat has full custody of all four of his children, and is a single dad .
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...
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