The Best Of Levert

Performer: LeVert
Artist: Heavy D; David T. Walker
Distributor: WEA (Distributor)

Notes: LeVert: Gerald LeVert, Sean LeVert, Marc Gordon. Additional personnel includes: Heavy D. (rap vocals); David T. Walker, Gene Robinson, Johnny "T" Jones, Norman Harris (guitar); Sam Peak (saxophone); Jim Salamone (keyboards, programming, samples, sequencing); Craig Cooper, David Ervin (keyboards, programming); Joel Davis, Odeen Mays Jr. (keyboards); Mike Ferguson (bass) Toi Horn, Audrey Maupin (background vocals). Producers: Keg Johnson, Wilmer Raglin, Reggie Calloway, Vincent Calloway, Gerald Levert. Compilation producers: Barry Benson, J.R. Reynolds. Engineers: Gary Dobbins, Craig Burbridge, Jim Krause. Includes liner note by J.R. Reynolds. Digitally remasterd by Dan Hersch (Digi Prep). Personnel: LeVert (vocals); Marc Gordon (vocals, keyboards, drum programming); Ramsey Embick (vocals); Heavy D (rap vocals); David T. Walker, Gene Robinson, Norman Harris, Randy Bowland (guitar); Sam Peake, Russell Thompson, Ron Kerber (saxophone); Jim Salamone (keyboards, programming, sampler); Edwin Nicholas (keyboards, keyboard programming, drum programming); David Ervin (keyboards, drum programming); Odeen Mays, William F. Zimmerman, Joel Davis (keyboards); Toi Horn, Audrey Maupin (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Keith Cohen; Mike Tarsia. Audio Remixer: Bob Coulter. Recording information: Alpha Entertainment Recording Studios, Philadelphia, PA; Dawnbreaker Studios, San Fernando, CA; Encore Studios, Burbank, CA; Great Tracks, Cleveland, OH; Mad hatter Studio, Los Angeles, CA; Midtown Recording Studio, Cleveland, OH; QCA Studio, Cincinnati, OH; Right Tracks Studio, Cleveland, OH; Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA. Best of LeVert highlights the exciting trio's blazing career and features the group's four R&B number one singles: "(Pop, Pop, Pop) Goes My Mind," "Casanova," "Addicted to You," and "Just Coolin'," featuring Heavy D. ~ Andrew Hamilton Best of LeVert highlights the exciting trio's blazing career. Not a complete overview but the best thing going until something more substantial comes along. Features the group's four R&B number one singles: "(Pop, Pop, Pop) Goes My Mind," "Casanova," "Addicted to You," and "Just Coolin'," featuring Heavy D. Their stunning debut, "I'm Still" (Tempre Records), is missing -- maybe licensing was an issue, but its addition would have solidified this set. The exclusion of other singles, notably "Join in the Fun," "Sweet Sensation," "Pose," and "Fascination" keeps this enjoyable collection from being definitive. ~ Andrew Hamilton

The urban soul group LeVert was formed in Ohio in 1984 by the two sons of Eddie Levert, founder of the iconic `70s smooth soul group, the O'Jays. Sean and Gerald LeVert took a page from their father's book by incorporating polished grooves and sweet, close harmonies into their R&B sound. Adding third member Marc Gordon, LeVert released their debut, I GET HOT, in 1985, following up with 1986's BLOODLINE, an album that yielded the #1 R&B hit "Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop (Goes My Mind)." THE BIG THROWDOWN (1987) proved to be the group's biggest seller, producing two R&B chart hits. JUST COOLIN' (1988) also went gold. Even when Gerald began concentrating on a solo career in the `90s, LeVert continued to record and perform, releasing three more albums. Gerald died in 2006, followed by Sean in 2008.

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