![]() ![]() It’s the type of tender track that sorely missing from today’s R&B scene.Īrguably Keith’s most successful single to date, this midtempo burner was EVERYWHERE in 1996. Keith always has been a master balladeer and the title track from his sophomore album lives up to that billing. ![]() At 2:50 minutes, it’s proof a song ain’t gotta be long to be strong. Yes, I know this is technically an interlude but it’s Keith at his best – pleading, sensual vocals that aim to snag his lady’s heart. Three decades later and nothing gets a crowd more hype than this marriage of hip-hop and R&B “GIRLLLLLLLLLLLL!” The second that beat drops and Keith screams into the mike, the party instantly erupts. It was just the beginning of several teamups – each one better than the last. Kut Klose is one of the most underrated groups of the 90s, and they really get a chance to shine alongside Keith on this classic collabo. Keith, alongside R&B titans Johnny Gill and the late Gerald Levert, prove that three heads – and three veteran voices – are better than one. Yeah, yeah I know this isn’t a solo Keith song – it’s the unforgettable single from LSG’s debut album. Keith was rockin’ that white tux, though! Keith even performed it during the film’s infamous wedding scene – though singing about being rejected by a woman isn’t the most romantic thing in the world. But today let’s just stick with the 10 gems that shine brightest.Ĭlick Here for all of our Artist Top 10 Lists 10) (There You Go) Tellin’ Me No Againġ991’s New Jack City soundtrack spawned quite a few hits and this track was among those standouts. I could have easily created a list of Keith’s 50 best songs because, well, the man is a hit-making factory. Keith has spent the past 30 years opening the doors for new artists, writing some of R&B’s most recognized tracks for fellow singers and, of course, being the voice behind some of the game’s true classics. But it was the introduction of his group Kut Klose in the mid-90s and his stellar self-titled released that officially made me a superfan. ![]() I’ve been a fan of King Keef ever since his Cosby sweater caught my eye on his 1987 debut album cover. YouKnowIGotSoul has spent the last few years spotlighting the 10 best songs from R&B’s premier artists, so when it was time to discuss the OG of R&B Keith Sweat, y’all know I had to do the honors. ![]()
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