Keith Sweat (born in Harlem New York on July 22, 1961) is a r&b / soul american singer / songwriter, record producer, radio personality and innovator of the "New Jack". Keith began his musical career in 1975 as a member of a Harlem group called "Jamilah"… Thanks to Jamilah, Sweat can hone his craft as lead singer performing at a regional level in the tripartite New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The group was initially formed by Larry Peoples (bassist), Michael Samuels (guitarist) and Walter Bradley (drummer).