- Band Members: Kevin Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds, Kevon Edmonds, Keith Mitchell, Keith Mitchell
- Genre: R & B
- Similar Artists: Babyface, Boyz II Men, Guy, Troop, Vesta, Tevin Campbell, Hi-Five, Chuckii Booker, D'Angelo, Michel'le, Nouveau Riche
After 7 emerged in the '90s as a solid contemporary ensemble able to perform creditably in either vintage soul or modern new jack and urban styles. The Indianapolis trio includes brothers Melvin and Kevin Edmonds (the brothers of producer/performer Babyface) and Keith Mitchell (cousin of Babyface's longtime partner L.A. Reid). They signed with Virgin in 1989 and had immediate success with their LP After 7. Such songs as "Can't Stop" and "Heat of the Moment" were major winners on the urban and quiet storm circuit, and a remix of "Can't Stop" also attracted sizable dance attention. They recorded with Johnny Gill, then enjoyed another hit release in 1992, Takin' My Time. It included a sterling remake of the Originals' "Baby, I'm For Real." ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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