Keith Sweat (album)
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1]n |
| Robert Christgau |  [2] |
| Entertainment Weekly | C−[3] |
| Hartford Courant | (favorable)[4] |
| Los Angeles Times | [5] |
| Vibe | (favorable)[6] |
| USA Today |  [7] |
Keith Sweat is the fifth studio album by the American R&B recording artist Keith Sweat. The album was released on June 25, 1996. The single, "Twisted", made it to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, his biggest hit ever on that chart. "Nobody" peaked at #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".
The album is the most successful of Sweat's career. It went to the Billboard 200, debuting at number 5; it was the final of five consecutive albums from the artist to reach #1 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, 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) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Twisted" (featuring Pretty Russ) |
| 4:30 |
| 2. | "Funky Dope Lovin'" (featuring Gerald Levert, Aaron Hall and Buddy Banks) | William "Billy Bad" Ward | 4:51 |
| 3. | "Yumi" |
| 4:21 |
| 4. | "Whatever You Want" |
| 4:18 |
| 5. | "Just a Touch" |
| 5:03 |
| 6. | "Freak with Me" |
| 4:44 |
| 7. | "Nature's Rising (Interlude)" |
| 0:55 |
| 8. | "Come with Me" (featuring Ronald Isley) |
| 3:56 |
| 9. | "In the Mood" |
| 3:45 |
| 10. | "Show Me the Way (Interlude)" |
| 2:50 |
| 11. | "Nobody" (featuring Athena Cage) |
| 4:24 |
| 12. | "Chocolate Girl" |
| 4:45 |
| Total length: | 48:28 | ||
Personnel
- Keith Sweat — vocals, producer, executive producer
- Eric McCaine — producer, engineer, vocals, programmer, musician
- Donald Parks — producer, musician, vocals
- Emanuel Officer — producer
- John Howcott — producer, musician
- Darryl Adams — vocal backing
- Michael Alvord, Karl Heilbron — engineer
- Alex Nesmith, J. Bernanski Wall, Karl Heilbron, Neal H. Pogue - mixing
- Fitzgerald Scott, William "Billy Bad" Ward, Allen "Grip" Smith - keyboards, drum programming
- Buddy Banks — vocals
- Athena Cage — vocals, performer
- Doc — producer
- Traci Hale — vocal backing
- Charlie Singleton - guitar
- Aaron Hall — vocals
- Ronald Isley — vocals, performer
- Kut Klose — vocals (background)
- Gerald Levert — vocals
- Lil' Bud — rap
- Pretty Russ — rap
- Tizone — producer, rap
- Tamica Johnson - rap
- Herb Powers - mastering
Charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] | 41 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[11] | 4 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[12] | 84 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[13] | 39 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[14] | 36 |
| US Billboard 200[15] | 5 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[16] | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Nobody" | Billboard Hot 100 | 3 |
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 1 | ||
| Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Single Sales | 11 | ||
| "Twisted" | Billboard Hot 100 | 2 | |
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 1 | ||
| Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Single Sales | 5 | ||
| 1997 | "Come With Me" | Billboard Hot 100 | 68 |
| Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 27 | ||
| "Just a Touch" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs | 38 | |
| "Nobody" | Canadian Singles Chart | 16 | |
| Twisted | Canadian Singles Chart | 16 |
See also
References
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ 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. 4 (6). Vibe Media Group: 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline" (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH. 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.
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