From Classy to Classics: After 7

Take a look at their smooth career.

From Classy to Classic: After 7 - Their simple, precise approach to music is what makes fans fall in love. Their harmonies are tight and so is their bond. Take a look at legendary moments from their career. (Photo: Adria Diane Hughes/Demotix/Corbis)

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From Classy to Classic: After 7 - Their simple, precise approach to music is what makes fans fall in love. Their harmonies are tight and so is their bond. Take a look at legendary moments from their career. (Photo: Adria Diane Hughes/Demotix/Corbis)

Coming Out With a Bunch of Bangers - Their self-titled debut album received platinum status back in 1990. (Photo: Virgin Records)

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Coming Out With a Bunch of Bangers - Their self-titled debut album received platinum status back in 1990. (Photo: Virgin Records)

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Been Ready! - The group's single "Ready or Not" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and reached No. 6 on the Bilboard Hot 100.   (Photo: Virgin Records)

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Been Ready! - The group's single "Ready or Not" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and reached No. 6 on the Bilboard Hot 100. (Photo: Virgin Records)

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Stats Speak - The group's third album went gold, further proving that they had the juice in the game that is R&B.  (Photo: Adria Diane Hughes/Demotix/Corbis)

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Stats Speak - The group's third album went gold, further proving that they had the juice in the game that is R&B.  (Photo: Adria Diane Hughes/Demotix/Corbis)

Plaques on Plaques on Plaques - Smooth vocals aren't enough. After 7 is also an award-winning group. The even received a Billboard Music Award for R&B/Hip Hop Group of the Year.  (Photo: Adria Diane Hughes/Demotix/Corbis)

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Plaques on Plaques on Plaques - Smooth vocals aren't enough. After 7 is also an award-winning group. The even received a Billboard Music Award for R&B/Hip Hop Group of the Year. (Photo: Adria Diane Hughes/Demotix/Corbis)

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Defining Moment - Here's a little known fact: After 7 was a group comprised of Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds's two brothers and Antonio "L.A." Reid's cousin. How's that for a surefire way to bang out hits?  (Photo: Adria Diane Hughes/Demotix/Corbis)

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Defining Moment - Here's a little known fact: After 7 was a group comprised of Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds's two brothers and Antonio "L.A." Reid's cousin. How's that for a surefire way to bang out hits?  (Photo: Adria Diane Hughes/Demotix/Corbis)

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The Definition of Classic - Be sure to watch an classic R&B group take the stage for a stellar performance during the Soul Train Awards.  (Photo: Ricky Fitchett via ZUMA Wire/Corbis)

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The Definition of Classic - Be sure to watch an classic R&B group take the stage for a stellar performance during the Soul Train Awards.  (Photo: Ricky Fitchett via ZUMA Wire/Corbis)

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