Keith Sweat returns with the remix of his soulful single, Working, featuring Lil Wayne and Qing Madi, an intercontinental collaboration that bridges classic R&B, hip-hop royalty, and the new wave of Afro-soul.
Originally released first in September, Working found Sweat wrestling with the complexities of love that’s a delicate tug-of-war between desire and distance. Over a smooth, emotionally rich production, he narrates the story of a man who takes two steps forward while his lover retreats three steps back, laying bare the struggle of convincing someone that you’re the right fit for them. The song’s theme of persistence in love resonated deeply, driven by Qing Madi’s youthful, soulful performance that injected African warmth into Sweat’s timeless vulnerability.
This new high-profile twist with Lil Wayne stepping into the mix evolves into something grander, a fusion of eras, genres, and emotions. Wayne’s verse brings a familiar charismatic sharpness to the narrative, turning the record into a conversation between the unrelenting pursuit of love and the swagger of experience. His cadence glides effortlessly across the groove, giving the remix a fresh, cinematic energy that feels nostalgic and new.
Listen to Working II here.
