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K7
Birth nameLouis Sharpe
Also known asK7, Kayel
Born (1966-08-25) August 25, 1966 (age 57)
OriginPonce, Puerto Rico
GenresHip hop, house, new jack swing, Latin freestyle
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1986–present
LabelsTommy Boy, Warner Bros.

Louis Sharpe (born August 25, 1966), better known by his stage names K7 or Kayel, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician and record producer.

K7 is the frontman of TKA, the best-selling Latin freestyle group in history. He is signed with Tommy Boy Records.

In 1993, K7 released the album, Swing Batta Swing, which featured three singles that reached pop radio: "Zunga Zeng" (produced by Frankie Cutlass), "Hi-De-Ho" (also notably on The Mask film soundtrack), and K7's biggest hit, "Come Baby Come", which reached No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart.[1]

K7 worked on the air on Manhattan radio stations Hot 97 and WKTU.

K7 released another album in 2002 called Love, Sex, Money. His most recent album, The King's Agenda, was released in March 2009 and is available on iTunes.

K7, along with the other members of TKA, continues to tour and perform in nightclubs around the U.S.

Discography

Albums

Title Details Chart positions Certifications
(sales thresholds)
US US
R&B 		UK
[2]
Swing Batta Swing 96 54 27
Love, Sex, Money
  • Released: April 9, 2002
  • Label: Select
 — — —
The King's Agenda (Available on iTunes only)
  • Released: March 26, 2009
  • Label:
 — — —

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US AUS
[3] 		UK
[2]
"Come Baby Come" 1993 18 68 3 Swing Batta Swing
"Zunga Zeng" 61 — 63
"Hi De Ho" 1994 123 96 17
"Move It Like This" 54 — —

See also

References

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 295. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  2. ^ a b "K7 | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  3. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 150.
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