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In November 1987, 26-year-old Sweat released his debut album Make It Last Forever which sold three million copies. While on the label he recorded the song, “My Mind Is Made Up.” He also co-wrote and co-produced “You Are the One for Me” for the group GQ, and the song “All I Want is My Baby” for Roberta Gilliam in 1985. After singing in New York City nightclubs, Keith in 1984 finally got an opportunity to record an independent album for Stadium Records. Keith remained in the group until 1984 when he decided to pursue a solo career.

The band performed mainly in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. In 1975 Keith’s official professional music career began when he became the lead singer of a Harlem-based band called Jamilah. Despite his “day job” on Wall Street, his passion was for music and he gained some notoriety for songs he sold to New York City record labels. After college, he worked as a brokerage assistant on Wall Street. Keith Sweat graduated from City College of New York (CCNY) in the 1980’s with a degree in communications. Sweat attended an unnamed high school in New York City and during that time, started singing at different venues around New York City.

Sweat’s father passed away when Sweat was 12 years old and he and his four siblings were raised by their mother. Sweat was born on Jin Harlem, New York City, New York to Charles Sweat, a factory worker and Juanita Sweat, a hairdresser. Keith Douglas Sweat is an American Rhythm and Blues singer and songwriter who is known for hit songs that include “Nobody,” “I Want Her,” and “Make it Last Forever.” Sweat is also credited as being one of the first performers in the musical genre called New Jack Swing which was popular in the late 1980’s.