_Slaugh_: 7 Seconds is actually a song by Youssou N'Dour featuring Neneh Cherry. She has worked with numerous artists over the years as a duo, backup singer or songwriter. She's also the stepdaughter of 
Don Cherry, who was a famous jazzman. 
  Ah, thanks for that bit of info. Love that song.  
 EDIT: According to wikipedia, they (among several others) were involved in composing the song together:   
"7 Seconds" is a song composed by Youssou N'Dour, Neneh Cherry, Cameron McVey and Jonathan Sharp, released in 1994 as a single performed by Youssou N'Dour and Neneh Cherry.   =.=  
 Thanks again, thejimz. Congrats you winners! :)