Today, we celebrate what would have been the birthday of one of R&B’s most unforgettable voices, Gerald Levert. Born into soul royalty as the son of Eddie Levert of The O’Jays, Gerald didn’t just follow in his father’s footsteps; he carved his powerful path with raw emotion, velvet vocals, and timeless passion.
From the moment he burst onto the scene with the group LeVert, giving us jams like “Casanova,” to his solo masterpieces like Private Line and Baby Hold On to Me, Gerald’s music became a soundtrack to love, heartbreak, and everything in between. And who could forget the smooth fire of LSG’s “My Body”? Whether he was serenading us solo, harmonizing with family, or teaming up with legends, Gerald brought something few artists ever master, soul you could feel.
Even after his passing in 2006, his presence remains. His Grammy-winning posthumous album In My Songs was a final love letter to the fans who never stopped listening. Today, we don’t just remember a birthday, we remember the man whose music still hugs our hearts and heals our spirits.
Spend some time with the timeless sounds of Gerald Levert, LSG, and LeVert—and remember what authentic R&B feels like.
