Edmonds went to Indiana University where he began to further expand his musical ambitions. Taking I.U. Soul Revue, an extensive course in music theory, performing and the business, Edmonds began to see music as a real career. Pursuing this idea, he started the group After 7 with his brother Melvin Edmonds and his classmate, Keith Mitchell, who was the cousin of Antonio "L.A." Reid.
The group did shows in local clubs, but upon graduation went on to standard 9-5 jobs. However, brother Kenneth was moving up the ladder with L.A. Reid and when they signed a deal with Virgin Records, one of the acts they brought up was their relatives in After 7.
As a member of After 7, Kevon scored some huge successes, earning a platinum album as well as several gold singles. They continued to tour the country and established themselves as one of R&B's top performing groups. The group went on hiatus after their 1995 album, Reflections.
At roughly the same time, Babyface brought his brothers, as well as siblings K-Ci and JoJo of Jodeci on for a project in a fictional group Milestone. The group performed in the movie Soul Food and had a hit single with the track "I Care About You."
In 1999, Kevon released his first and only solo album, 24/7. The title track for the album was a big hit, going gold and reaching #10 on the Hot 100. The album's second single, "No Love" performed moderately well, reaching #25 on the R&B charts but hopes to return another album in the new millennium.
24/7
Kevon Edmonds Lyrics
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You're bringing out the best in me
And though I've been in love before
I've never had the kind of love that made me feel secure
I never thought that give and take
Mentality was right for me, hmm
You made me open up and see
That it's for real
I think about you all the time
24-7 babe
The love I have inside for you
Is more than any words can say
Thanking God on bended knee
We'll always be together babe
You and me If there's a high or low
Anything can be babe
I'll be there for you to pick you up off your feet, yeah
Thanking God on bended knee
We'll always be together babe
You and me
When I'm in my nine to five
I smile went across my lips when I
Daydream about the night before
I count the minutes till I'm in your arms once more
My friends they don't understand, no
In me they see a brand new man
I give you props and tell them that
My shorty's bout it
She personifies the love she gives
I think about you all the time
24-7 babe
The love I have inside for you
Is more than any words can say
Thanking God on bended knee
We'll always be together babe
You and me If there's a high or low
Anything can be babe
I'll be there for you to pick you up off your feet, yeah
Thanking God on bended knee
We'll always be together babe
You and me
Oh how I've waited for this moment in my life
It's you that I adore
Baby with you I am secure
My life is in your hands
And now I understand
What it means to be in love again, oh
Never gonna let you go, oh no
I think about you all the time
24-7 babe
The love I have inside for you
Is more than any words can say
Thanking God on bended knee
We'll always be together babe
You and me If there's a high or low
Anything can be babe
I'll be there for you to pick you up off your feet, yeah
Thanking God on bended knee
We'll always be together babe
You and me
In "24/7," Kevon Edmonds sings about how he has found a love that has made him feel secure and he thinks about his partner all the time. He admits that he has never experienced a love that has made him feel this way before and he acknowledges that it's because of his partner's willingness to work together in their relationship. He is grateful to have found someone who he can rely on to be there for him through thick and thin, and he hopes that they will always be together. In the chorus, he repeats that he is thinking about his partner all the time, 24/7, and that his love for them is too much for words.
The lyrics of this song focus mainly on the emotions and feelings that Kevon experiences in his relationship with his partner. He is grateful for the security that comes from working together and having each other's backs, and he wants his partner to know that he will always be there for them. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, which makes the song relatable to anyone who has experienced deep love and affection for another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby it's no mystery
It's clear to me that you bring out the best in me
You're bringing out the best in me
You make me a better person
And though I've been in love before
I've experienced love, but it wasn't like this
I've never had the kind of love that made me feel secure
I never felt completely safe in love, until now
I never thought that give and take Mentality was right for me, hmm
I wasn't sure if a balanced relationship would work for me
You made me open up and see That it's for real
You showed me that true love exists
And there's no other place I'd rather be
I want to be with you more than anything
I think about you all the time
You're always on my mind
24-7 babe
Constantly
The love I have inside for you Is more than any words can say
I can't express how much I love you
Thanking God on bended knee
I am grateful for you every day
We'll always be together babe
Our love is forever
If there's a high or low Anything can be babe
No matter what happens, I am here for you
I'll be there for you to pick you up off your feet, yeah
I'll support and comfort you through anything
When I'm in my nine to five
During my workday
I smile went across my lips when I Daydream about the night before
I smile when I remember being with you last night
I count the minutes till I'm in your arms once more
I look forward to being with you again
My friends they don't understand, no
My friends can't relate to how I feel
In me they see a brand new man
You've changed me for the better
I give you props and tell them that My shorty's bout it
I praise you and tell them how great you are
She personifies the love she gives
You embody the love you give
Oh how I've waited for this moment in my life
I've been waiting for someone like you
It's you that I adore
I love you more than anything
Baby with you I am secure
I feel safe with you
My life is in your hands
I trust you with my life
And now I understand What it means to be in love again, oh
You've helped me rediscover what true love is
Never gonna let you go, oh no
I never want to lose you
Lyrics © SOUNDS HEARD EVERYWHERE MUSIC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Angelo Mario Ray, David Scott, Anthony Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Martin Hill
Arguably the best male voice in R&B history. It’s a shortlist and he’s on it.
James Speller
LMAO....You haven't heard a lot of voices have you?
Just SpiritWilson
So true
William Hill
@James Speller, there's actually plenty of people that would agree with him. Didn't really show he vocal range as much in this song but with after 7 he killed it.
Hawa mahdi
Jesse powell
Martin Hill
@Hawa mahdi Jesse was great RIP but Kevon is on another level. He was with After 7, Milestone, and performed as a solo act. Hard to top the résumé.
Rosetta Morton
His voice is so refreshing I can listen to him sing 24 7
Fudge Fantasy
After 7 group was fire too.
Kimisa Sanders
Yes, 24/7. 365
BIG DAME TV
@Fudge Fantasy Ready or not was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 1989