

Harlem-born singer/producer Keith Sweat spearheaded R&B in the ‘90s with his easy swagger, silken voice, and arsenal of lovelorn ballads. His signature fusion of classic Philly soul and new jack swing incubated paradigm-shifting slow jams (“My Body),” slick chart mainstays (“Twisted”), and hopped-up club anthems (“Make You Sweat”). His production ingenuity gave a radio-friendly sheen to such racy hits as “Your Love, Pt. 2,” while on tracks like “I'll Give All My Love to You” he showcased his spellbinding powers of seduction.