Keith Sweat, Qing Madi & Lil Wayne – “Working II”: A Cross-Generational, Cross-Continental Remix

The legacy of R&B’s velvet-voiced crooners meets the swagger of hip-hop icons and the fresh pulse of Afropop in one ambitious track. In late 2025, Keith Sweat enlisted Lil Wayne and Nigerian rising star Qing Madi for the official remix of his song Working, now titled “Working II”. This remix significantly broadens the sonic and geographic scope of the original, offering a blueprint for how music can span eras and continents.

The Genesis of the Collaboration

Originally released earlier in 2025, the song “Working” finds Keith Sweat grappling with the classic R&B theme of love, desire and distance. Pulse Nigeria With “Working II”, Sweat invited Lil Wayne—one of hip-hop’s most prolific figures—and Qing Madi, Nigeria’s rising Afropop/afro-soul voice, to join the journey. According to press outlets, this pairing is intentional: “an intercontinental collaboration successfully bridging classic R&B, experienced rap, and the new wave of African melody.” Pulse Nigeria

Qing Madi’s contribution is described as injecting “African warmth” into the mix, while Lil Wayne’s verse adds “charismatic sharpness”, elevating the track from a personal love story into a dialogue across generations and genres. The NATIVE+1

Artist Backgrounds in Context

Keith Sweat is a veteran R&B figure whose career stretches back to the New Jack Swing era and beyond. His smooth voice and romantic ballads made him a staple in the R&B canon.
Lil Wayne, meanwhile, adds a rap legacy: decades of hip-hop dominance, countless features and an unmistakable voice in modern music.
Qing Madi represents the new frontier: young, African, global-facing, ready to cross over. Her involvement signals how African artists are now stepping into collaborations previously reserved for Western acts.

Together, the three symbolize an arc: the original R&B era → the hip-hop evolution → the current globalised Afropop/Afro-fusion wave.

What “Working II” Sounds Like

In “Working II”, the core of the original song remains—a smooth, R&B groove about love’s persistence and vulnerability. But the remix layers in new dimensions:

• Qing Madi adds soulful vocals and a subtle Afrosoul texture, blending melodic lines that recall her Nigerian roots.
• Lil Wayne’s verse introduces a rhythmic contrast: his trademark cadence and lyrical swagger transform the narrative into a three-way conversation.
• Production updates highlight the crossover: R&B chord progressions meet subtle African percussion or melodic inflections, making the track suitable for both a slow-wine playlist and a broader global audience.

Critics suggest that this version is at its best when listened to in mood—late night, dim lights, slow groove—it’s ideal for playlists where the music is felt as much as heard. The NATIVE

Why This Matters

• Cross-generational link-up: Keith Sweat draws in long-time R&B listeners; Lil Wayne brings hip-hop fans; Qing Madi brings younger, African-diaspora audiences. The remix broadens awareness for all three.
• Cross-continental bridge: African artists are no longer featured as “world music” guests—they’re central collaborators. Qing Madi’s involvement suggests further global expansion for African pop. The remix was reported to “expose Qing Madi to whole new audiences.” The NATIVE
• Genre blending as normal: Instead of discrete genres, “Working II” blends R&B, hip-hop, Afropop/afrosoul in one track. This hybrid approach mirrors how listeners consume music today—across boundaries, not inside them.
• Playlist readiness: The track is recommended as part of slow-wine, late-night sessions—aligning with both R&B’s mellow vibe and Africa’s groove culture. It fits both club-adjacent and relaxed listening spaces.

The Audience Impact & Listening Context

For listeners of the diaspora—especially in places like the West Midlands, Warwickshire, London and beyond—the remix offers multiple entry points:

• For those rooted in 90s/2000s R&B, it feels familiar and comforting.
• For hip-hop fans, Lil Wayne’s presence brings credibility and a different rhythm.
• For Afrobeats/Afro-fusion followers, Qing Madi’s voice and African warmth make the song relevant.

In practical terms, the track works well for:

• Late-night drives or dinner grooves (slow wine, conversation).
• Chill playlists where the tempo isn’t club-fast but still rhythmic.
• Radio shows or segments that highlight cross-cultural collaborations.

Where to Find It

The track is available on streaming platforms (Spotify, YouTube etc). For example, the Spotify listing shows Keith Sweat, Lil Wayne & Qing Madi as artists on “Working II”. Spotify+1 The lyric video is already up on YouTube. YouTube

Final Word

“Working II” is more than a remix—it’s a statement. A veteran R&B legend teams with a hip-hop titan and a rising African voice to create something both classic and forward-looking. It listens like connection across eras and continents. If you’re curating a playlist for slow wine, introspection or global vibe, this track deserves a spot.

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