: Mint Condition

Formed in the early '80s under the Prince-influenced Minneapolis sound, this six-member band was headed by lead singer Stokley Williams, whose precision and distinctive tenor surged a calling from new jack moguls Jam & Lewis in '89. With a tweaking of their sound and Jam & Lewis's impressive resume, Mint Condition debuted with a bang in late '91, spinning off two big hits in "Forever In Your Eyes" and "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)." Although the sextet aimed for a new jack identity, their lead single "Are You Free" stalled on the charts. Instead, the public clung to their over-the-top balladry, which is a bit of a disappointment because their new jack portion is stellar.

As a result, the sextet would go on to enjoy massive success on subsequent releases throughout the '90s, mainly on their by-the-book ballads and Stokley's convincing tenor. They would go on to become one of the most successful urban groups of the '90s.

Bio submitted to NJS4E by the New Jack Guru.

Mint Condition: Meant To Be Mint (debut)
Mint Condition: From The Mint Factory
Mint Condition: The Collection (1991-1998)