A hidden gem of new-age R&B, directly descended from Motown
With its sweet choruses and sophisticated sound, it embodies late 90s R&B.
The four-piece R&B group from Detroit, 7 Mile's only album, "7 Mile," was released by Motown in 1998. Produced by talented producers including Menno Jackson, the album fuses smooth melodies with urban beats. While drawing on the influences of TLC and Boyz II Men, it features a more street-inspired balance. While it wasn't a major hit, it's a hidden gem that's essential for understanding the richness of late '90s R&B.
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14 TRACKS:
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1)
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Without You (Intro)
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2)
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Just A Memory
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3)
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Do Your Thing
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4)
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Looking For Somebody
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5)
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After
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6)
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What You Need
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7)
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What Are You Looking For
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8)
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Spend Some Time
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9)
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I'll Make It Right
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10)
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You Got My Heart
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11)
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Can I Come Over
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12)
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I Love You (Interlude)
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13)
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Learn To Love
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14)
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No One Else But You
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Mastered By - Herb Powers
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Engineer - Dana Chappelle
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Executive-Producer - Mark C. Rooney
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Mixed By - Mark C. Rooney (2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 13)
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Engineer - Carl Nappa (2, 6)
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Engineer - Franklyn Grant (4)
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Mixed By - Franklyn Grant (1 to 4, 6 to 10, 12 to 14)
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Engineer - Alan Marchese
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Engineer - Earl Cohen (13)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Jason Groucott (6)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Rob Williams (5) (1, 3, 4, 10, 12)
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Photography By - Daniel Hastings
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Vocals - 7 Mile
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Art Direction, Design - Ian Cuttler
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Executive-Producer - Roger Yopp
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Art Direction, Design - Janet Boye
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Art Direction, Design - Risa Noah
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Engineer - Ted Watson (5)
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Engineer - Chris Tse (1, 3, 10, 12)