After 7

Released: August 22, 1989

Songwriter: LA Reid Babyface

Producer: LA Reid Babyface

[Verse 1: Kevon Edmonds]
Last night, I had the time of my life
It's true
Oh, last night, I made love for the very first time
With you

[Pre-Chorus: Kevon Edmonds]
I never knew love could be so sweet, mmm
It never made a difference to me, mmm, well well
But ever since the day that you appeared
I'm telling you made the difference
Now love is so clear

[Chorus: After 7]
And I can't stop (I can't stop)
How I feel
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me
We're diggin' on we
And no, I can't stop (I can't stop)
How I feel
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me

[Verse 2: Kevon Edmonds]
Last night, you brought something special out of me
Ooh-wee
And for the first time, girl
You made my dream a reality
Indeed

[Pre-Chorus: Kevon Edmonds]
I never thought love was meant for me, mmm
I was blind and could not see, mmm, well well
You brought about a love that's so sincere
And I'm telling you, you've made the difference
Now love is so clear

[Chorus: After 7]
And I can't stop (I can't stop)
How I feel
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me
We're diggin' on we
And I can't stop (I can't stop)
How I feel
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me
Ooh-wee, girl

[Refrain: Melvin Edmonds]
I can't stop
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me
We're diggin' on we, girl
I can't stop
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me

[Bridge: Kevon Edmonds]
You've got me thinking that I need protection
'Cause your love is so strong
I don't wanna do wrong
Girl, your love seems like it's true
I'm asking you just give me a call
And I'll give you my all

[Chorus: After 7]
Can't stop (I can't stop)
How I feel
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me
We're diggin' on we, girl
Can't stop (I can't stop)
I can't stop how I feel
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me
You know I can't stop (I can't stop)
How I feel
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me
We're diggin' on we, girl
You know I can't stop (I can't Stop)
How I feel
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me

[Outro: After 7]
Can't stop (I can't stop)
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me
We're diggin' on we, girl
Can't stop (I can't stop)
I'm diggin' on you
You're diggin' on me
Can't stop (I can't stop)

After 7 is a group originating from Indianapolis, Indiana, and consists of brothers Melvin Edmonds and Kevon Edmonds along with their friend Keith Mitchell. The group came together in 1987 after Melvin and Kevon’s brother, superstar singer/songwriter/producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds brought them out to Los Angeles as he was starting to move up in the music business. Babyface, along with his partner L.A. Reid, wrote and produced 7 out of 9 songs on After 7’s platinum self-titled debut album released in 1989. L.A. & ‘Face produced the album’s three singles — the Top 20 pop hit “Heat of the Moment” as well as the #1 R&B hits “Ready or Not” and “Can’t Stop,” which were both Top 10 pop hits. They followed this album with another popular song, their 1991 Top 10 R&B single “Nights Like This” from the movie The Five Heartbeats.

L.A. & Face weren’t as involved in their next two albums — 1992’s Takin' My Time and 1995’s Reflections — but these albums still went Gold thanks to their respective Top 5 R&B hit singles “Baby, I’m For Real/Natural High” and “‘Til You Do Me Right.”

The group disbanded in 1997 after issues with their label Virgin Records and Kevon Edmonds went on to release his solo album 24/7 in 1999. As discussions to reconvene took place, Melvin Edmonds decided not to tour with the group, so his son Jason Edmonds took his spot. The four of them came together to create their 2016 album Timeless, which featured production from Babyface and his longtime musical partner Daryl Simmons.

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After 7

From the albums

After 7 (1989)
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