"Ready or Not" is a song performed by American group After 7, issued as the third single from the group's eponymous debut album (1989). In 1990, the song became the first #1 US Billboard R&B single for the group. It was also the group's first top ten pop single, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Ready or Not" was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 14, 1990.