As the son of O’Jays frontman Eddie Levert, Gerald Levert was born into American soul royalty. He formed the R&B trio LeVert in 1984 while he was still attending high school in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The group – which also comprised his younger brother Sean and friend Marc Gordon – was among Atlantic Records’ top urban acts of the ‘80s and ‘90s, unleashing a succession of hits, among them the pop smash “Casanova.” Levert made his solo debut with 1991’s EastWest release, Private Line, featuring two R&B #1 hits in the title track and “Baby Hold On To Me,” a duet with his famous father. In 1994, he joined the Elektra family when Sylvia Rhone, who had been running Atlantic’s Atco/EastWest division, moved over to become head of the Elektra Entertainment Group – the first African-American woman to become chairman of a major label. Rhone brought with her many of the artists she had been nurturing at EastWest, including Levert.
In 1997, Levert co-founded LSG, an urban R&B supergroup also comprising Johnny Gill and Elektra labelmate Keith Sweat. Fueled by the #1 R&B/Hip-Hop hit, “My Body,” the trio’s Elektra/EastWest debut album, Levert. Sweat. Gill, made a top 5 Billboard 200 debut on its way to RIAA platinum certification.

Levert’s first Elektra release came with 1999’s G, an ambitious collection that included the R&B hit, “Mr. Too Damn Good.” Levert’s next three albums, including 2001’s Gerald’s World, 2002’s The G Spot, and 2003’s Stroke of Genius, made top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 upon their respective releases, with the third set also hitting #1 on the R&B album chart.

With Elektra entering dormancy, Gerald returned to Atlantic in 2004 with Do I Speak For The World. On November 10, 2006, he passed away from acute intoxication caused by the accidental combination of prescription narcotics and over-the-counter drugs; he was 40 years old.

In 2007, Levert’s final solo album, In My Songs, debuted atop Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” chart while also entering the overall Billboard 200 at #2. The acclaimed album’s title track later earned Levert his first-ever Grammy for “Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance,” an award memorably accepted on his behalf by younger brother, Sean. Sadly, Sean Levert died shortly thereafter from complications related to sarcoidosis; he was 39.

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Music has been an integral part of my life since I was very young. I’ve been influenced by various genres, including Reggae, Punta, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, and R&B. As the youngest of my siblings, I spent a lot of time alone, listening to music and watching music videos.

Hip-Hop was the genre that truly captivated me. I would often freestyle with my friends in the bathroom of Houston Gardens Elementary. It was easy to get a freestyle session going because all we needed was someone to beat on a table or beat box.

I vividly remember attending gatherings at the Baudillio, where Garifunas in Houston would convene in the Fifth Ward. The DJ would take the crowd on a musical tour through the Caribbean, seamlessly blending Reggae, Punta, Salsa, and Meringue. It was such a beautiful experience that it inspired me to one day control the crowd in a similar manner. I experimented with DJing here and there, but I never took it as seriously as I should have to reach the next level.

Fast forward to 2010, and the itch to get back into the DJ game returned. I began researching the possibilities and quickly purchased two turntables and a mixer. I started doing small gigs around Houston. One day, I ran into DJ Larose at Mainstage and asked him, “How do I become a League DJ?” I also met and befriended fellow League DJs DJ 2Alarm and DJ Toothbrush, and we formed a strong bond.

In October 2012, I officially became a League DJ. I am thrilled to be connected with such an excellent group of DJs who can help me grow as an artist. The future has no boundaries for what the League DJs can accomplish. Seremein!

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