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{{short description|American musician}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = K7
| name = K7
| image =
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| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Louis Sharpe
| birth_name = Louis Sharpe
| alias = K7, Kayel
| alias = K7, Kayel
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1966|8|25}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1966|8|25}}
| origin = [[New York City]], U.S.
| origin = [[Ponce, Puerto Rico|Ponce]], [[Puerto Rico]]
| instrument = Vocals
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[House music|house]], [[new jack swing]], [[Freestyle music|Latin freestyle]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[House music|house]], [[new jack swing]], [[Freestyle music|Latin freestyle]]
| occupation = [[Rapper]], singer, songwriter, musician, producer
| occupation = [[Rapping|Rapper]], singer, songwriter, musician, producer
| associated_acts = [[TKA]], [[Ivy Queen]]
| associated_acts = [[TKA]], [[Ivy Queen]], [[AKtual]]
| years_active = 1986–present
| years_active = 1986–present
| label = [[Tommy Boy Records|Tommy Boy]]/[[Warner Bros. Records]]
| label = [[Tommy Boy Records|Tommy Boy]], [[Warner Records|Warner Bros.]]
| website =
| website =
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'''Louis Sharpe''' (born August 25, 1966), better known by his stage names '''K7''' or '''Kayel''', is an American musician and pop-oriented [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] [[rapper|emcee]].
'''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 [[Freestyle music|Latin freestyle]] group in history. He is signed with [[Tommy Boy Records]].

K7 is the [[frontman]] of the [[Freestyle music|Latin freestyle]] group [[TKA]]. He is signed to [[Tommy Boy Records]].


In 1993, K7 released the album, ''[[Swing Batta Swing]]'', which featured three [[single (music)|singles]] that reached pop [[radio station|radio]]: "Zunga Zeng," (produced by [[Frankie Cutlass]]) "Hi-De-Ho" (also notably on ''[[The Mask (1994 film)|The Mask]]'' film soundtrack), and K7's biggest [[hit record|hit]], "[[Come Baby Come]]", which reached No. 18 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], and No. 3 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
In 1993, K7 released the album, ''[[Swing Batta Swing]]'', which featured three [[single (music)|singles]] that reached pop [[radio station|radio]]: "Zunga Zeng" (produced by [[Frankie Cutlass]]), "Hi-De-Ho" (also notably on ''[[The Mask (1994 film)|The Mask]]'' film soundtrack), and K7's biggest [[hit record|hit]], "[[Come Baby Come]]", which reached No. 18 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], and No. 3 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
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K7 worked on the air on [[Manhattan]] radio stations [[WQHT|Hot 97]] and [[WKTU]]. {{Citation needed|date=September 2024}} 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 [[nightclub]]s around the U.S.{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}}
K7 worked on the air on New York City's radio stations [[WQHT|Hot 97]] and [[WKTU]].

K7 released another album in 2002 called ''Love, Sex, Money''.

K7, along with the other members of TKA, still tours and performs in [[nightclub]]s around the U.S.

K7s most recent album, ''The King's Agenda'', was released in March 2009 and is available on [[iTunes]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
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!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Title
!rowspan="2"| Title
!colspan="2"| Chart positions
!rowspan="2"| Details
!colspan="3"| Chart positions
!rowspan="2"| Certifications<br><small>([[Music recording sales certification|sales thresholds]])</small>
!rowspan="2"| Certifications<br><small>([[Music recording sales certification|sales thresholds]])</small>
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! <small>[[Billboard 200|US]]</small>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]
! <small>[[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|U.S. R&B]]</small>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US<br />R&B]]
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]<br /><ref name="UK"/>
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!scope="row"|''[[Swing Batta Swing]]''
|1993
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|''[[Swing Batta Swing]]''
*Released: November 9, 1993
*Released: November 9, 1993
*Label: [[Tommy Boy Entertainment|Tommy Boy]]
*Label: [[Tommy Boy Records|Tommy Boy]]
|align="center"|96
|align="center"|96
|align="center"|54
|align="center"|54
|align="center"|27
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*[[Recording Industry Association of America|US]]: Gold
*[[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]: Gold
|-
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!scope="row"|''Love, Sex, Money''
|2002
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|''Love, Sex, Money''
*Released: April 9, 2002
*Released: April 9, 2002
*Label: [[Select Records]]
*Label: [[Select Records|Select]]
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!scope="row"|''The King's Agenda'' <small>(Available on [[iTunes]] only)</small>
|2009
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|''The King's Agenda'' <small>(Available on [[iTunes]] only)</small>
*Released: March 26, 2009
*Released: March 26, 2009
*Label:
*Label:
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===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of singles, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col" colspan="3"| Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Billboard Hot 100|US]]
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[ARIA Charts|AUS]]<br /><ref>{{cite Ryan|page=150}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[UK Singles Chart|UK]]<br /><ref name="UK">{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/29578/k7/|title=K7 {{!}} full Official Chart History|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=August 16, 2022}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| "[[Come Baby Come]]"
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| rowspan="2"| 1993
| 18 || 68 || 3
| rowspan="4"| ''Swing Batta Swing''
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! scope="row"| "Zunga Zeng"
| 61 || — || 63
|-
! scope="row"| "Hi De Ho"
| rowspan="2"| 1994
| 123 || 96 || 17
|-
! scope="row"| "Move It Like This"
| 54 || — || —
|}

==See also==
* [[Nuyorican]]
* [[Puerto Ricans in New York City]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:10, 24 September 2024

K7
Birth nameLouis Sharpe
Also known asK7, Kayel
Born (1966-08-25) August 25, 1966 (age 58)
OriginPonce, Puerto Rico
GenresHip hop, house, new jack swing, Latin freestyle
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, producer
InstrumentVocals
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. [citation needed] 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.[citation needed]

Discography

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Albums

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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

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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

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References

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  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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