R.I.P.- Babyface’s Brother, After 7 Member Melvin Edmonds, Dies After Heartbreaking Struggle
Kevon then revealed the REAL reason Melvin left After 7. It had less to do with his addiction struggles and more to do with the stress of the music industry:
“It was an issue but it was important to keep our reputation and deliver a solid show and handle the business. Melvin grew tired of the business. There are no checks and balances or safety nets or protections for you in this business. He still loves to sing but it’s the extra stuff that he reached his limit with.” -via SU
The Came Great News From Melvin EdmondsIn 2016
It was just in 2016, that Melvin Edmonds announced that he was rejoining After 7 for their first album release in 20 years. At that time, he was ready to perform wit them sporadicaly, as he also contiued working on his solo project.
TOO LATE – THE VIDEO (Song From The Album, TIMELESS)
IT'S HERE! We know you've been waiting patiently …The video for the song "TOO LATE" from our album #TIMELESS, is "SIMPLY A FAMILY AFFAIR," featuring not only Kevon, Melvin, Keith & Jason, but also our family members Kenny " Babyface" Edmonds (Brother) and David Edmonds (Nephew).We are so excited to share this with YOU. We ask that you please join in as our Fan Family and SHARE it with your Friends & Family … And don't forget to #Tag After 7Music ! While you're here please LIKE our page & INVITE YOUR FRIENDS to also!You can watch the video air on BETSoul Wed. July 12th at 6pm & again at 2am ET. #REALRNB #TimelessMusic #After7sBack #NewMusic #FamilyFirstTIMELESS is available now oniTunes and at:Amazon.com – http://bit.ly/A7AMAZONTarget http://bit.ly/A7TargetBest Buy- http://bit.ly/A7BestBuyWalmart – http://bit.ly/A7WalmartWritten & Produced by Babyface and Daryl SimmonsPlease visit our website: www.After7Music.comJessica Vanessa Lauren M. McCarroll
Posted by After 7 on Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Melvin appeared to be in a much happier space then as well, which was a beautiful thing to witness. Here’s what he previously said about his 2016 comeback:
“I am happily married with a family and that’s one of the greatest gifts. So if something good presents itself and it feels right and seems purposeful then I will take a look at it. But I’m good in this space.” -via SU
His passing comes as a shock to most of us After 7 fans. Our hearts and condolences go out to his brothers, his son, and the rest of his family at this time. Rest in power Melvin Edmonds.