Keith Sweat
From R&B Money by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
May 7, 2026 · 1h 40m · Season 4 · Episode 25
About this episode
Keith Sweat discusses his journey in the music industry and shares insights on entrepreneurship and survival.
Episode 175 of the R&B Money Podcast brings us a legend. Keith Sweat — singer, songwriter, producer, and one of the architects of New Jack Swing — sits down to chop it up about what the music industry never wanted him to know, and how he figured it out anyway. Keith gets real about his come-up from Harlem, what it actually takes to build longevity in this business, and the deals he took, the deals he passed on, and the lessons that came from both. This isn't just a music conversation — this is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, ownership, and surviving an industry designed to take everything from you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: R&B Money Podcast
Guest: Keith Sweat
Topics covered
- music industry
- New Jack Swing
- entrepreneurship
- longevity in music
- ownership
- survival in the industry
Keywords
- Keith Sweat
- New Jack Swing
- music industry
- entrepreneurship
- longevity
- ownership
- Harlem
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: R&B Money Podcast, The Black Effect Podcast Network, iHeartPodcasts
Places: Harlem
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