7... is the seventh studio album by American R&B band Mint Condition released on April 5, 2011.[1] It is the first album the band has released on the label Shanachie Records. The album title refers to this being their seventh album in their 20 years of performing.[2] At under 46 minutes, it also is distinctive as being the shortest album in their catalog. The album cover was photographed by bassist Ricky Kinchen, who has done the photography for all Mint Condition albums since 1999's Life's Aquarium.
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| Released | April 5, 2011 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 45:41 | |||
| Label | Shanachie | |||
| Producer | Mint Condition | |||
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The music videos released from the album are recognized for their ties to actors. Actress Regina King directed the video for the Kelly Price duet "Not My Daddy".[3] The video for the single "Walk On" stars Carl Anthony Payne II of The Cosby Show and Martin fame.[4]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
In a review for AllMusic, critic reviewer Andy Kellman wrote: "It’s a shame this band gets a small fraction of the airplay granted to those who have followed in their footsteps. Two decades into their career, they're making some of their best music."[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can't Get Away" |
| 4:57 |
| 2. | "I Want It" |
| 3:44 |
| 3. | "Walk On" |
| 5:14 |
| 4. | "Mind Slicker" |
| 4:40 |
| 5. | "Caught My Eye" |
| 3:46 |
| 6. | "Bossalude" |
| 2:04 |
| 7. | "7" |
| 2:17 |
| 8. | "Ease the Pain" |
| 4:57 |
| 9. | "Unsung" |
| 4:33 |
| 10. | "Not My Daddy" (featuring Kelly Price) |
| 4:33 |
| 11. | "Twenty Years Later" |
| 4:52 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Whatchu Want" | 4:40 |
| 13. | "Cupid’s Hunt" | 5:28 |
| 14. | "Bless a Woman and a Man" | 5:09 |
| 15. | "Nothin' Left to Say" (Live Yoshi's San Francisco) | 6:20 |
| 16. | "I'm Ready" (Live Yoshi’s San Francisco) | 5:48 |
Personnel
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Charts
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References
edit- ^ a b c Kellman, Andy (April 5, 2011). "7... - Mint Condition". AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "Mint Condition". biography. bbkingblues.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Kelly Price enlists Regina King to direct "Not My Daddy" video". iluluonline.com. Archived from the original on November 15, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ "Mint Condition - Walk On". music video. singersroom.com. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "7... (The Deluxe Edition)". Mint Condition. itunes.apple.com. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ "Mint Condition Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Mint Condition Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Mint Condition Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved March 20, 2021.