"7" is a song by Prince and The New Power Generation, from the 1992 Love Symbol Album. It was released in late 1992 as the third single from the album, and became the most successful in the United States. It features a sample of the 1967 Otis Redding and Carla Thomas duet, "Tramp". "7" is composed of heavy drums and bass in an acoustic style. It has a distinct Middle Eastern theme, and an opera-like chorus which features Prince's multi-tracked vocals. The song received positive reviews and peaked within the top forty of many of its major markets.