What makes Get Up on It by Keith Sweat notable?

The album peaked at number 6 on the Billboard R&B charts and produced hits like 'How Do You Like It?'. Its success contributed to the ongoing popularity of R&B during the mid-'90s, influencing younger artists and shaping the sound of contemporary urban music. 'Get Up on It' is also notable for its incorporation of interludes and seamless transitions between tracks, a style that would become more common in later R&B albums. Released on June 28, 1994, 'Get Up on It' was Keith Sweat's fifth studio album, coming after his successful project 'Keep It Comin'' from 1994. At this point in his career, Sweat had solidified his place in the R&B genre, leveraging his signature style of passionate ballads and up-tempo tracks. This album further established his reputation as a leading figure in the new jack swing movement.

Who is Get Up on It for?

Get Up on It works well if you're into sultry evening romance setup, wave-like pacing with peaks and intimate moments for couples.

How many songs are on Get Up on It?

Get Up on It has 14 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Released 32 years ago this June

Get Up on It

Keith Sweat · 1994

54 min · 14 tracks · R&B

A sultry blend of smooth R&B grooves and seductive lyrics that define the romantic vibe of the '90s.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

sultry evening romance setup
wave-like pacing with peaks
intimate moments for couples
smooth grooves for relaxation
participatory sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
dislike romantic lyrical themes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on June 28, 1994, 'Get Up on It' was Keith Sweat's fifth studio album, coming after his successful project 'Keep It Comin'' from 1994. At this point in his career, Sweat had solidified his place in the R&B genre, leveraging his signature style of passionate ballads and up-tempo tracks. This album further established his reputation as a leading figure in the new jack swing movement.
Stylistic neighbors: Johnny Gill· Teddy Pendergrass· Luther Vandross

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Interlude (How Do You Like It?) 0:30
2 How Do You Like It? 4:33
3 It Gets Better 3:44
4 Get Up on It 5:06
5 Feels So Good 3:53
6 How Do You Like It? (Part 2) 4:13
7 Intermission Break 1:24
8 My Whole World 3:37
9 Grind on You 5:05
10 When I Give My Love 6:05
11 Put Your Lovin' Through the Test 4:34
12 Telephone Love 0:56
13 Come Into My Bedroom 5:26
14 For You (You Got Everything) 5:05

What to play next

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1996

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Keep It Comin'

1991

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