Keith Martin (born Keith Eric Martin on 22 September 1966 ; died March 2022) was an American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer who played keyboards, bass guitar, drums, and percussion. He is best remembered for writing and singing romantic love songs. Growing up, he listened to the Jackson 5, Prince and the production of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Stevie Wonder. He was also influenced by jazz and gospel music. Martin started playing piano, bass guitar, drums and singing when he was 10.