''Just Me'' is the tenth studio album by American singer

Keith Sweat Keith Sweat (born July 22, 1961) is an American singer, producer and songwriter. An early figure in the new jack swing musical movement, he is known for his collection of hits including "I Want Her," "Make It Last Forever (song), Make It Last For ...

. It was released by

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on May 13, 2008, in the United States. The album marked Sweat's debut with the label following his departure from

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. ''Just Me'' became his first regular album to top the US

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in a decade.

Background

Along with a duet with

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, the album reunites Sweat with producer

Teddy Riley Edward Theodore Riley (born October 8, 1967) is an American record producer, singer, and songwriter credited with the creation of the R&B and hip-hop fusion genre, new jack swing. Musical artists who utilized Riley's production and songwri ...

, as well as former

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member Athena Cage, with whom he previously worked on "

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" a decade earlier. The album, which also features

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and Paisley Bettis, is the first album collaboration with Riley since Sweat's studio album ''

Keep It Comin' ''Keep It Comin'' is the third studio album by the American Contemporary R&B, R&B recording artist Keith Sweat. It was released on November 26, 1991, and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, R&B Albums chart upon its debut, while entering the top ...

'' (1991). Sweat, who executive produced the project, said he named the project ''Just Me'' "because I'm giving the people what they expect from me. You hear other artists out here who make the mistake of trying to be trendy. They really try to keep up. I know people want to hear Keith Sweat. I'm conscious of the people who have followed me the whole time, since day one. I remember that I have a fan base and I'm very careful to give the people what they expect from me."

Critical reception

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editor Anthony Tognazzini found that "longtime fans needn’t fear that Sweat has undergone any major changes ..''Just Me'' is classic Sweat. Uptempo dance tracks would be a distraction, so Sweat sticks to what he does best: contemporary quiet storm that acts as the perfect soundtrack to candlelight and silk sheets. Guest appearances by

and Athena Cage sweeten the pot, but it’s Sweat’s passionate vocals (not to mention the disc’s slick production) that steal the show."

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. ;Notes * signifies a co- producer * signifies an additional producer ;Sample credits *"Somebody" samples "What's Come Over Me", performed by Blue Magic.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{Authority control Keith Sweat albums 2008 albums Albums produced by Teddy Riley