At Indiana University, brothers Kevon and Melvin Edmonds teamed with college mate Keith Mitchell to form After 7 and played local gigs in the Bloomington area. Meanwhile, the Edmonds’ younger brother, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, became part of the funk group The Deele, and ultimately joined with bandmate L.A. Reid to become the top songwriting and production team in modern music… Read After 7’s full biography here.
A little more than 20 years after Motown act, The Originals, released “Baby, I’m for Real” which was written by their label mate Marvin Gaye, the gentlemen of After 7 put their stamp on the classic tune by adding more of a jazz flair to the track and incorporating a splash of Bloodstone’s “Natural High.” And as in the original record, each member traded lead vocals during the song, bringing the nostalgic vibe of street corner harmonies to the fore.
So for old times’ sake, listen as Melvin, Keith and Kevon serenade you in a way that only After 7 can. Then tell us what you think. ENJOY! (And stay up to date with After 7 on their new and improved website: https://after7music.com/)
By Darnea N. Samuels
