Ready or Not
After 7
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I'll give the sun The rain The moon The stars and the mountains I'll give you the world And all that you wish for And even more Girl I love you more than you could know And that's for sure I'd climb the highest hill Cross the widest sea Nothin' could discourage me And I pray that you will be Always there for me Forever more Ready or not I'll give you everything And more All that I've got it's yours I'll give you everything All that you're looking for I'll give you my heart My soul My time My love is a fountain I will be your earth And all that you need for And even more 'Cause girl I love you more than words can show My love is pure I'll walk a thousand miles Sail a thousand seas Nothin' will discourage me And I pray that you will Always be there for me Forever more
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Written by: Kenneth B Edmonds
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Ready or Not" is a song recorded by American R&B group After 7. It was written by L.A. Reid and Babyface, both famous songwriters in the industry.
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Release InformationIt was released as a single from their self-titled debut album and it was the album's second single released in 1989 under the Virgin Records label.
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Chart Performance"Ready or Not" reached the top of the Billboard R&B chart and number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1990.
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RecognitionThe song's success led to a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Music StyleKnown for its smooth, soulful melody, the song is a classic example of the late 1980s and early 1990s R&B sound.
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PopularityThe song has remained a staple in After 7's live performances and remains popular on Classic R&B/soul radio stations.
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Band FormationThe members of After 7 include Kevon Edmonds (the younger brother of producer/songwriter Babyface), Melvin Edmonds and Keith Mitchell.
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Significance"Ready or Not" played a crucial role in the band's career, establishing them as one of the standout new acts in R&B in 1990.
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Other PerformancesIn 2016, After 7 revisited the song during a performance on SiriusXM'S Heart & Soul Channel 48 to mark their 25th anniversary in the music industry.
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Legacy"Ready or Not" has been sampled and covered by various artists throughout the years, showcasing its enduring appeal and influence since its initial release.
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