Lanier & Co. is an American R&B, soul, and dance music group that gained popularity in the mid-1980s. The band, led by vocalist Clif Payne, is known for their smooth, soulful style, heavily influenced by contemporary R&B and dance music of the era. Their most notable work is their 1987 album "Lanier & Co.", which featured the hit singles "After I Cry Tonight" and "I Just Gotta Have You." Despite their relatively brief period of prominence, Lanier & Co.'s music remains a significant contribution to the R&B and dance music genres of the 80s.