Make It Last Forever, Keith Sweat (1987)

Artist: Keith Sweat
Release Year: 1987

Keith Sweat’s debut album helped define the New Jack Swing era, blending R&B with hip-hop-influenced production courtesy of Teddy Riley. The record features smooth ballads and uptempo grooves, including the hit “I Want Her.” It became a multi-platinum success and solidified Sweat as a major voice in late-’80s R&B.

Tracklist:

1. Something Just Ain’t Right

2. Right and a Wrong Way

3. Tell Me It’s Me You Want

4. I Want Her

5. Make It Last Forever (with Jacci McGhee)

6. In the Rain

7. How Deep Is Your Love

8. Don’t Stop Your Love