WE REMEMBER: After 7’s Melvin Edmonds Passes Away
*Sadly, we must report the passing of Melvin Edmonds who was a member of the vocal group After 7 member and brother of Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. He was 64 Reports say the After 7 co-founder and co-lead singer’s death comes after a long illness and several strokes. His specific cause of death, however, has not […]
Inside Scoop: After 7 Member on Mystery Behind Babyface’s Brother Leaving Group
*R&B group After 7 were founded in 1987 by brothers Melvin and Kevon Edmonds, and Keith Mitchell. The Edmonds brothers are the siblings of pop and R&B singer-songwriter-producer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. This dynamic creative team delivered such enduring hits as “Heat of the Moment,” “Ready or Not,” and “Nights Like This.” Melvin officially left […]
After 7: Iconic R&B Group Talks Member’s Drug Use & Death, Drop New Music / VIDEO
[…] albums, After 7 (Kevon Edmonds, Keith Mitchell and Danny McClain) is back with new music and a brand new look. With Covid and the death earlier of Melvin Edmonds, Kevon’s brother, Kevon says the new jam “Bittersweet,” “was produced during a bittersweet time and we just felt so good to be back in the studio.” […]
E²M² EURweb’s Empire of Music & Moguls: After 7 Returns!
[…] we have in terms of creativity and putting it all into this record. The moment is now.” About After 7: Founded in Indiana by brothers Kevon and Melvin Edmonds along with friend Keith Mitchell, After 7 began as a trio intent on refining their live show at local venues. Some years following the group’s inception, […]
After 7 Talk ‘Emotional’ ‘Unsung’ Segment and ‘Timeless’ Comeback [EUR Exclusive]
[…] profile on the platinum-selling singing group After 7 TONIGHT (Feb. 15) at 8 p.m. ET. After 7 is a dynamic singing trio composed of brothers Kevon and Melvin Edmonds, along with friend Keith Mitchell. With the help of their popular brother, R&B singer/songwriter/producer, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, the trio signed with Virgin Records without even an […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: After 7 is Back with a Chart Topper; EURweb’s Lee Bailey Honored by BBA
[…] about the newest album “Timeless” (eOne Music) of his group After 7. Kevon is one of four members of the R&B group that consist of Kevon’s brother Melvin, Melvin’s son Jason and childhood friend Keith Mitchell. “We stay faithful and do the work, what happens in the end – happens” What happened was the […]
‘Unsung’: TV One Announces Explosive Season 10 Line-up Premiering Jan. 4
[…] Money B, Tim Kelly, and Al B. Sure. AFTER 7 Premiere: Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. ET A singing trio composed of brothers Kevon and Melvin Edmonds, along with friend Kevin Mitchell, and with the help of Kevin and Melvin’s brother and producer, Babyface, After 7 came out of nowhere to rule the […]
RADIOSCOPE RAW Podcast: Our 1989 Interview with After 7
After 7 *Episode 10 of the Radioscope Raw podcast features our 1989 interview with the R&B group After 7. Brothers Kevon and Melvin Edmonds formed the group with Keith Mitchell in 1988 at Indiana University. A year later, they were releasing their self-titled debut album on Virgin Records, produced by the Edmonds’ younger brother Kenneth “Babyface” […]
2020 SOUL TRAIN CRUISE: The Jacksons, The Isley Brothers, Johnny Gill & More! Jan. 18-25, 2020
[…] generation that grew up with the iconic show. Featuring The Jacksons, The Isley Brothers, Johnny Gill, Cameo, Peabo Bryson, War, Atlantic Starr, Karyn White, Regina Bell, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, The Urban Guerilla Orchestra, Cruise Host Tony Cornelius and original Soul Train Dancers, the Soul Train Cruise will revel in the music, inimitable fashion […]
Soulful Summer Brings Live R&B Favorites to the Forum
[…] 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 […]
Magic johnson Airs Out Lakers Laundry and Names Individual Who ‘Betrayed’ Him – WATCH
[…] “If you’re going to talk betrayal, it’s only with Rob .” —@magicjohnson on the Lakers pic.twitter.com/K0sSLK2rhB — First Take (@FirstTake) May 20, 2019 WE REMEMBER: AFTER 7’S MELVIN EDMONDS PASSES AWAY Magic Johnson identifies Rob Pelinka is the person who was backstabbing him. pic.twitter.com/3mul9lJuzi — Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) May 20, 2019 Through it all, dude’s […]
James Pickens and Charissa Thompson to Co-Host 34th Caucus Awards Dinner
[…] film, television or new media projects. The 2016 Caucus Honors Award Nominees are as follows: Producers Kenya Barris Sam Esmail Vince Gilligan Nahnatchka Khan, Jake Kasdan & Melvin Mar Marta Kauffman & Howard J. Morris Jill Soloway Writers David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Alec Berg Vince Gilligan Derek Haas & Michael Brant Noah Hawley […]
