Podcast appearances and mentions of Eddie Levert

The iconic Grammy-winning O'Jays lead singer Eddie Levert joins Tavis in studio to talk about his latest single, "I Wanna Love On You" as well as his long and distinguished career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Send us a textBosco and Christian return as a dynamic duo for a conversation that weaves through musical icons, basketball legends, and cinematic gems with the natural flow that defines their podcast chemistry. Ever wonder who you'd sound like if you could magically sing? The hosts open up about their dream vocal abilities, with Christian admiring Music Soulchild's smooth delivery while Bosco fantasizes about channeling Luther Vandross or even Bobby Brown. Their discussion evolves into a passionate breakdown of R&B legends, highlighting how performers like Keith Sweat prove that emotional connection often transcends technical perfection. When they marvel at Johnny Gill's prodigious talent—sounding like Eddie Levert at just 14 years old—you can feel their genuine appreciation for musical mastery.The conversation shifts seamlessly to creative processes, with Christian revealing his journey from writing rap lyrics inspired by Eminem to crafting free-verse poetry. Their analysis of Lil Wayne's improvisational genius ("the LeBron James of rap") captures why certain artists change the game forever. Speaking of basketball, their debate about the sport's greatest ball handlers becomes a thoughtful meditation on how we judge talent across generations, punctuated by Bosco's personal encounters with Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan.Perhaps most compelling is their exploration of body image and gym culture—noting with insightful irony that fitness spaces are paradoxically filled with the most insecure people. The episode concludes with enthusiastic movie recommendations, especially "Woman in the Yard," which Christian discovered bears an uncanny resemblance to a screenplay he once wrote.Join us for this authentic conversation between friends and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @nobodystalkingpodcast where you can send us messages and connect with the community we're building together.Thanks for listening to the Nobody's Talking Podcast. Follow us on Twitter: (nobodystalking1), Instagram : (nobodystalkingpodcast) and email us at (nobodystalkingpodcast@gmail.com) Thank you!

Today on Funky Pearls Radio, we're exploring the remarkable story of The O'Jays , a group that has left an indelible mark on R and B and soul music with their harmonious sounds and timeless hits.  Originating from Canton, Ohio, The O'Jays were initially formed as a quintet, later evolving into a trio during their most prominent recording years in the mid-1970s at Philadelphia International Records.  The original lineup included Walter Williams, Bill Isles, Bobby Massey, William Powell, and Eddie Levert. The group, initially known as The Triumphs and later The Mascots, changed their name to The O'Jays in 1963 as a tribute to the local Cleveland radio DJ, Eddie O'Jay.  Their early singles as The Mascots, including 'Story Of My Heart' and 'Lonely Rain', gained local traction and set the stage for their future success. The O'Jays' journey took a significant turn when they met producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. This collaboration led to the release of the album 'The O'Jays In Philadelphia' in 1969, showcasing their early work under Gamble and Huff's guidance. Their big break came in 1972 with the single 'Back Stabbers' from the album of the same name, which became a massive hit.  The group's success continued with the release of 'Ship Ahoy' in 1973, featuring the iconic 'For the Love of Money', and their live album 'The O'Jays Live In London' in 1974. Albums like 'Survival' and 'Family Reunion' in 1975 further solidified their status in the R and B world, with hits like 'I Love Music' and 'Living For The Weekend'. Tragedy struck with the passing of William Powell in 1977, but the group continued, with Sammy Strain joining the lineup. Their subsequent albums, including 'Travelin' at the Speed of Thought' (1977) and 'So Full of Love' (1978), which featured 'Use Ta Be My Girl', continued to chart successfully. Throughout the late '70s and '80s, The O'Jays released several albums, including 'Identify Yourself' (1979) and 'My Favorite Person' (1982), showcasing their ability to evolve with the times. Their album 'When Will I See You Again' in 1983 was notable for its modern sound, further demonstrating their versatility. The O'Jays continued to release music into the new millennium, with albums like 'For The Love' (2001) and 'Imagination' (2004).  Their contributions to music were recognized with inductions into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004 and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. In 2003, The O'Jays co-starred in the movie 'The Fighting Temptations', showcasing their talent beyond music.  The group's ongoing influence and popularity were celebrated at the 2009 BET Award Show, where they were honored with the Life Time Achievement Award.  Despite challenges, including Walter Williams' battle with multiple sclerosis, The O'Jays have continued to inspire with their music and performances. Their latest albums, including 'Christmas With The O'Jays' (2010) and 'The Last Word' (2019), reflect their enduring appeal and legacy.  As we honor The O'Jays on Funky Pearls Radio, we celebrate a group that has been the soundtrack to many lives, with songs that speak to love, struggle, and triumph. From their humble beginnings in Canton to the pinnacle of soul and R and B music, The O'Jays' journey is a testament to the enduring power of music to connect, uplift, and endure.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

National veggies day. Entertainment from 2018. 1st woman in space, Cracker Jacks went on sale, 1st roler coaster. Todays birthdays - Jack Albertson, Billy "Crash" Craddock, Eddie Levert, Gino Vannelli, Laurie Metcalf, Tupac Shakur, John Cho, Ali Stroker. George Reeves died.Intro-Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/The singing Walrus - vegitable songNice for what - DrakeWoman, Amen - Dierks BentleyBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Rub it in - Billy "Crash" CraddockLove Train - The O'JaysI just wanna stop - Gino VannelliI get around - Tupac ShakurExit - It's not love - Dokken http://dokken.net/

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The writer of writers is here with his comparisons.  Lenny Williams and Luther.  What about Johnny Mathis and Peabo Bryson?  Issac Hayes and Teddy Pendergrass. Barry White and Lou Rawls.  Eddie Levert and Lionel Ritchie.  Stevie Wonder and Al Green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tulani will be performing live Friday, January 27 at The Rock Box @therockboxsatx Get your tickets now at tulanitix.eventbrite.comDoors open at 7pmTulani is a powerhouse R&B singer, songwriter and harpist whose music colors outside the lines. She can't be put in a box! A high energy and electric entertainer, Tulani, has toured internationally with Lady Gaga and has opened up for Chaka Khan, Andra Day, CeeLo Green, Bobby Caldwell, Eddie Levert, Estelle, Wyclef Jean, Jill Scott, Stokley, Musiq Soulchild, Gary Clark Jr, Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, as well as George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic to name a few. In addition to being a headline performer for major brands such as Toyota, Tulani has performed at arenas, theaters, clubs, festivals, weddings and events throughout the country. She was a resident artist at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club and has performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Howard Theatre, Arena Stage, Lakewood Amphitheater, State Farm Arena, The Ice Palace, and The Tobin Center to name a few. A sought after performer, Tulani was handpicked by Cathy Hughes to perform a tribute for Cathy Hughes at the naming of the Cathy Hughes School of Communication at Howard University. She was also the ATL Live On The Park "Pepsi Artist of the Month, and she performed for the BET Music Matters Showcase at SOB's in NYC. On TV, Tulani has performed on ABC, and CBS and in print, she has been featured in Marie Claire Magazine, Sheen Magazine, Rolling Out Magazine and in numerous teen and women's magazines. Her radio coverage includes V103 fm, Sirius XM, and MAJIC 107.5fm.Tulani's new singles "Stuck In My Mind,” and “You Are,” are featured in a movie that is currently Top 5 on Amazon Prime Video.http://iamtulani.com/https://twitter.com/iamtulanihttps://www.facebook.com/iamtulani/

This is the first part of an eight-part series about difficult movies. Part 2 will focus on Bernardo Bertolucci's “Last Tango in Paris”. Part 3 will focus on Don Edmonds's “Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS”. Part 4 will focus on Paul Verhoeven's “Basic Instinct”. Part 5 will focus on Terry Jones's “Monty Python's Life of Brian”. Part 6 will focus on Martin Scorsese's “Last Temptation of Christ”. Part 7 will focus on Spike Lee's “Bamboozled”. Part 8 will focus on Dinesh D'Souza “2000 Mules”.***Referenced media:“Bone Tomahawk” (S. Craig Zahler, 2015)“Brawl in Cell Block 99” (S. Craig Zahler, 2017)“The Passion of the Christ” (Mel Gibson, 2004)"Tim” (Michael Pate, 1979)“Pulp Fiction” (Quentin Tarantino, 1994)Audio quotation:“Dragged Across Concrete” (S. Craig Zahler, 2019), including the songs “Street Corner Felines” (featuring Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, and The O'Jays), “Don't Close the Drive In” (featuring Butch Tavares), and “Shotgun Safari” (featuring Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, and The O'Jays) written by Jeff Herriott and S. Craig Zahler 

That's it. That's about all the description we need. The O'jays have such an expansive catalogue of music that has inarguably touched most Americans in some way, shape or form.  Most of us get the warm and fuzzies when we hear the opening bars of "our song" by the legendary trio. Original member Walter Williams takes us down memory lane, and elaborates on his unshakable faith while Eric Nolan talks about enjoying life, loving everything you have, smelling the roses and the privilege of singing with his idol. (Eddie Levert is recovering from COVID. Sending love, light and healing energy!) Catch their latest album, The Last Word, and catch them on tour in a city near you!

Eddie Levert & O'Jays Tribute

Jon kicks off hour three of this Thursday edition of The Jon Chuckery Show by talking to former WWE Superstar and now AEW star William Regal! Jon and William reminisce on his career and discuss the state of AEW! Next, Jon continues hour three of this Thursday edition of The Jon Chuckery Show with another fan favorite segment in That's life. On this edition of That's Life, Chuck talks about the series of comics that inspired Christopher Nolan's Batman movies being up for auction. Next, Jon gives birthday shoutouts to Eddie Levert, Roberto Duran, Gino Vannelli, Tree Rollins, Phil Mickelson, Tupac, and Diana DeGarmo. Finally Jon and Dylan close out this edition of That's Life by giving you their Top 10 most famous people who are from, grew up in, or are near your hometown. Finally, Jon closes out hour three of this Thursday edition of The Jon Chuckery Show by replaying his earlier interview with Will Gray of NBC.

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Eddie Levert of the legendary R&B group The O'Jays joins us for a candid conversation about the hard work behind the group's success, working with iconic songwriting duo Gamble & Huff, and how the group's sound laid the foundation for artists like Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak/Silk Sonic. Hear about the remarkably speedy creation of their huge hit “Love Train,” the story of “For The Love Of Money,” “Now That We Found Love,” “Backstabbers” and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura starts dance lessons and Todd tries to understand sports before talking to the multi-talented broadway performer from Rock of Ages and all around kind human, Regina LeVert. Regina talks to Laura and Todd about what it was like being born with 6 fingers, being a part of a musical family with relatives like Eddie LeVert of the “O'Jays” and Gerald LeVert of “LeVert,” and her experience with Muscle Tension Dysphonia, a condition caused by stress that quite literally took her voice. The trio also dives deep in to what it was like for Regina growing up in America as a black woman, racism on different coasts, code-switching, being white adjacent, the Will Smith “incident” and what it means when people say “to privileged people, equality feels like oppression.” Regina's latest work, Black Canvas, will be available to the public soon (we'll keep you posted!) and her yet to be titled book containing interviews with broadway and theater legends will be released within the year. Regina's WebsiteRegina's Social:FacebookInstagramRock of Ages Review:“Notably, Regina LeVert has such a commanding presence as Justice that when she comes on in Act II, she is instantaneously a crowd favorite. LeVert further has the audience in the palm of her hand with a contemporary version of Journey's “Any Way You Want It,” which puts the spotlight on Justice's agile pole dancers”About Regina: She was such a shy kid that it wasn't until college, that she discovered her love for the arts. Shortly after passing Acting 101 for Non Majors, Regina started a journey that has gifted her with seeing most of the world. While singing and dancing in many tours and productions in Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States, Regina became a certified scuba diver, zip-lined in the Costa Rican rainforest, sung in the Sydney Opera House, eaten scorpion in Singapore, kayaked with a school of dolphins and cage dived with sharks in Hawaii, and shot grade 4 rapids in New Zealand! Regina's love of singing is in her blood…she is proud to count the late Gerald LeVert of the R&B group LeVert, and his father Eddie LeVert of the Grammy Hall of Fame R&B group, the O'Jays, as family who have inspired her. Next up: trying to hit a lay up like her Cleveland Cavalier cousin Caris LeVert! Ha! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 119 Notes and Links to Deesha Philyaw's Work        On Episode 119 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Deesha Philyaw, and the two discuss, among other topics, Deesha's love of and obsession with books as a kid, her reading books above her age level, the shakeup she received in reading the “singular” James Baldwin, outstanding and innovative and inspirational contemporary writers, her college and post-college years loving literature but aiming for corporate work, her compulsion to write full-time, and themes and parallels between contemporary life and events from her standout short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies.        Deesha Philyaw's debut short story collection, The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, won the 2021 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, the 2020/2021 Story Prize, and the 2020 LA Times Book Prize: The Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction and was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction. The Secret Lives of Church Ladies focuses on Black women, sex, and the Black church, and is being adapted for television by HBO Max with Tessa Thompson executive producing. Deesha is also a Kimbilio Fiction Fellow and will be the 2022-2023 John and Renée Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi.     Deesha Philyaw's Website   Renee Simms Reviews The Secret Lives of Church Ladies for Los Angeles Review of Books   Buy the Award-Winning The Secret Lives of Church Ladies   Nadia Owusu's Article for Slate: “The Secret Life of Deesha Philyaw”   Exciting News about the Upcoming HBO Series Based on the Story Collection!  At about 2:00, Sara Giorgi is shouted out as a strong editor, as Pete and Deesha talk about some fact-checking for her short story collection   At about 3:00, Deesha discusses early iterations of her short story collection   At about 4:35, Deesha responds to Pete's wondering about ideas of “finished” and “unfinished” stories   At about 6:25, Deesha details her love of books and having her family nurture her love of words   At about 10:00, Deesha recounts stories of “obsessing” over books and school in her childhood   At about 11:45, Deesha talks about a favorite writer, James Baldwin, and his multifaceted and intersectional legacies     At about 15:40, Pete wonders about Deesha's reading habits in her adolescent years    At about 19:00, Deesha talks about meaningful books, including The Autobiography of Malcolm X, that she read in high school and college, and about how writing for a career seemed so foreign to her   At about 21:50, Deesha references (very discreetly) the secret societies of Yale   At about 22:10, Deesha discusses her writing career developing slowly-starting as a hobby-in her late 20s, before accelerating with novel and short story writing   At about 23:45, Deesha mentions contemporary writers who inspire and challenge her, including Robert Jones, Jr., Maurice Ruffin, Nafissa Thompson-Spires, Dantiel W. Moniz, and Dawnie Walton    At about 26:20, Deesha details how Robert Jones, Jr. has “revolutionized slave narratives”; Jabari Asim and Yonder is also mentioned as a book that does similar standout things   At about 29:35, Pete and Deesha discuss Deesha's varied interests and varied styles of writing, and how her life experiences have informed her writing; this includes how focusing on writing helps her “keep perspective”   At about 32:45, Deesha discusses seeds for the short story collection, including how the book draws upon many childhood experiences with church   At about 35:00, Deesha gives the secret about hearing stories as a kid, and cites Toni Morrison's  “Imagination as bound up in memory” in explaining inspirations   At about 36:50, Deesha discusses connections between the collection's epigraph and the stories themselves   At about 39:00, Deesha connects dots between two stories from the collection and Olivia's role in them   At about 40:00, Pete and Deesha discuss the female gaze that is centered in much of the collection, and Deesha talks about how women are held to different standards, including ideas of “respectable women”   At about 43:20, the two discuss the iconic “Peach Cobbler” and ideas of godliness    At about 45:00, Deesha responds to Pete's musings about the mother in “Peach Cobbler” by talking about ways of showing love   At about 48:00, Pete brings up ideas of pleasing others as a theme of “Peach Cobbler,” and Deesha expands on the ideas with regard to Olivia and wanting love and connection   At about 50:30, Pete mentions his connections to Eddie Levert with regard to his wedding, and Pete cites Kiese Laymon's wise words about many of Deesha's stories having “revelation rather than resolution”    At about 53:00, Deesha gives background on familial connections to the story “Eddie Levert is Coming”   At about 56:00, the two discuss themes and family from “Dear Sister”   At about 57:15, Deesha gives backstory on “Dear Sister” and the reality of the events   At about 59:10, the two discuss “Eula” and ideas of binaries with regards to ideas of sexual purity and Christianity/religiosity    At about 1:04:15, Pete compliments “Jael” and its intrigue and action   At about 1:05:40-1:11:00, Deesha reads a beautiful excerpt from “Snowfall”   At about 1:11:25, Pete asks about the upcoming HBO series based on her story collection-so exciting!   At about 1:13:15, Deesha gives her social media/contact information      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.  This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 120 with traci kato-kiriyama, a multi-disciplinary artist, writer/author, actor, arts educator & community organizer. They have most recently released their book Navigating With(out) Instruments. Since 1996, she has performed and written for theatre tours, productions, artist residencies, and performance collaborations in hundreds of venues throughout the country, incl. LaMaMa Cabaret (NY); Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (SF); A writer, actor, and theatre devisor, she is one half of the award-winning PULLproject Ensemble with actor/aerial artist, Kennedy Kabasares.   traci is the Co-Founder and Director for Tuesday Night Project, presenter of the Tuesday Night Cafe Series now in its 18th year and the longest-running Asian American mic series in the country. The episode will air on April 26. 

We discuss the latest updates on The Culture Tour this week (Bobby & Mike injuries), NAACP Image Awards was on Saturday, SAG Awards on Sunday- Will Smith wins BEST ACTOR for King Richard- Laverne Cox on the red carpet, we also welcome legendary member of the Grammy nominated platinum selling soul group the O'Jays, Eddie Levert Sr. We also welcome O'Jays music director Dennis “Doc” Williams and son of Gerald Levert, LeMicah Levert and more.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/somethingcamefrombaltimore My favorite interview of 2021. The podcast version does not do it justice. Here is the full version, Frank McComb is an awesome storyteller. Frank McComb - Los Angeles, California, Owner Boobeescoot Records | about.me (frankmccombmusic.com) Frank's Bio: Frank McComb is a soul singer and record producer. He has collaborated with Prince, Chaka Khan, Will Smith, Najee, Branford Marsalis, George Duke, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Phyllis Hyman, Gamble and Huff, Patrice Rushen, Lalah Hathaway, Fred Hammond, and John P. Kee. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/somethingcamefrombaltimore Website: Subscribe to SOMETHING came from Baltimore (It's a music interview podcast about Jazz/Blues/R&B and not really about Baltimore) Also, Subscribe to The Beatles Come To America (limited-run with Brooke Halpin, we review all the Beatles US Albums) To Subscribe go to: Youtube, Itunes, Anchor, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, Google Podcast, Overcast, Breaker, Castbox, Radio Public, Podbay, Stitcher....and more! Contacts: Email: somethingcamefrombaltimore@gmail.com Twitter: something came from baltimore (@tom_gouker) / Twitter Instagram: Something Came From Baltimore (@something.came.from.baltimore) TheBocX.com - SOMETHING came from Baltimore THE SHOW INFO: Something came from Baltimore is a Podcast and a 30-minute radio show and can be heard weekly (Thursday's at 7pm EST) it's called, SOMETHING came from Baltimore THE SHOW. Check out the Station: Jazz Music Radio - The BocX Streaming Jazzy Music Spotify Playlist: Spotify Playlist: Here is a list of my favorite shows from 2021....Best Songs of 2021! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16CryVhN603iCpT3XEBzrZ?si=6daab382c7b04c9d Support Info: THE LISTENER SUPPORT BUTTON IN THE SHOW NOTES IS ACTIVE. Thank you so much. It's a lot of work! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/somethingcamefrombaltimore --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/somethingcame-from-baltim/support

Tito Jackson is part of one of the most talented musical families in history, the Jacksons. With the Jackson 5, their first four singles for Motown Records all went to Number One, including “I Want You Back,” and “ABC.”After leaving Motown in the mid-Seventies, Tito began showcasing his multiple talents, writing songs, playing guitar and keyboards on many albums, especially those of his family members. But, it wasn't until 2017 that he put out his first solo record, Tito Time. Now he's back with a brand new project, Under Your Spell, and it's star-studded affair, with contributions from Stevie Wonder, Joe Bonamassa, George Benson, Eddie Levert and more.We talk with Jackson about the project and how he coaxed legendary producers Gamble and Huff out of retirement to pen one of the songs on the new record. He also tells the story of how, as a young boy, he broke a string on his father's guitar – an act that got the ball rolling for the Jackson 5.

WINNER of the 2021 TEXAS GOSPEL MUSIC EXCELLENCE AWARD (TGMEA) for INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR, International Recording Artist, Karen Zellers Sevier, is a CLASSICALLY TRAINED VOCALIST AND PIANIST, with years of experience in music, dance, and theatre. Performance credits include several musical productions in the Houston area “Ain't Misbehavin'”, “Praise The Lord & Raise The Roof, “Shout Hallelujah”, “It Ain't Over ‘Til The Fat Lady Sings”; touring background vocalist, “Stop Cheatin' on God's Time”, a musical production featuring the late Sean Levert, son of Eddie Levert of the O'jays; Assistant consultant and show choir choreographer of the sweepstakes award-winning show choir of Ross Shaw Sterling Senior High School; Accompanies instrumental and vocal students in Texas regional and state University Interscholastic league (UIL) Solo and Ensemble Competition. Published writer and composer penned the song entitled “I Live To Worship You” recorded by national recording artists, Lamar Campbell (New Song New Sound), Kathy Taylor (Kathy Taylor Live: The Worship Experience), instrumental version recorded by jazz pianist Herman Lee (The Good Life). Karen Zellers Sevier is a featured vocalist on the song “Yes I Can”, from the album Welcome to the Village by Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell & the Windsor Village United Methodist Church Mass Choir. Guest performer, Houston Comets game, National Anthem. 2008 Houston winner, Women Making A Powerful Difference Through Song contest presented by Ebony/Jet Magazine and the makers of Pine-Sol, highlighted in both Ebony and Jet Magazine, as well as Reader's Digest, Working Mother, to name a few. Featured worship leader and soloist at the 2010 Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. 2010-2013 Guest performer singing the National Anthem, State Firemen's & Fire Marshals Assn. (2012-2013), Houston Fire Department, Cadet graduations, National Honoree Banquet, and Valor Awards Banquet 2013. She is passionate about being able to bring recognition to lesser known charities through the annual Palm Sunday No Greater Love Outreach Concert that she hosts with friends each Palm Sunday. In 2017, Karen Zellers Sevier released her 1st single, "A Place To Belong", produced by Glenn and Shelia Moore Piper. Soon after she released her next single, "Triumph" which has been heard on playlists, both national and internationally. Her greatest joy is the Christmas single "Glad Tidings" she recorded with her mother, Ina Kirksey Zellers. Check out the mother/daughter duo on You Tube https://youtu.be/AaIC5IGIJWQ

WINNER of the 2021 TEXAS GOSPEL MUSIC EXCELLENCE AWARD (TGMEA) for INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR, International Recording Artist, Karen Zellers Sevier, is a CLASSICALLY TRAINED VOCALIST AND PIANIST, with years of experience in music, dance, and theatre. Performance credits include several musical productions in the Houston area “Ain't Misbehavin'”, “Praise The Lord & Raise The Roof, “Shout Hallelujah”, “It Ain't Over ‘Til The Fat Lady Sings”; touring background vocalist, “Stop Cheatin' on God's Time”, a musical production featuring the late Sean Levert, son of Eddie Levert of the O'jays; Assistant consultant and show choir choreographer of the sweepstakes award-winning show choir of Ross Shaw Sterling Senior High School; Accompanies instrumental and vocal students in Texas regional and state University Interscholastic league (UIL) Solo and Ensemble Competition. Published writer and composer penned the song entitled “I Live To Worship You” recorded by national recording artists, Lamar Campbell (New Song New Sound), Kathy Taylor (Kathy Taylor Live: The Worship Experience), instrumental version recorded by jazz pianist Herman Lee (The Good Life). Karen Zellers Sevier is a featured vocalist on the song “Yes I Can”, from the album Welcome to the Village by Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell & the Windsor Village United Methodist Church Mass Choir. Guest performer, Houston Comets game, National Anthem. 2008 Houston winner, Women Making A Powerful Difference Through Song contest presented by Ebony/Jet Magazine and the makers of Pine-Sol, highlighted in both Ebony and Jet Magazine, as well as Reader's Digest, Working Mother, to name a few. Featured worship leader and soloist at the 2010 Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. 2010-2013 Guest performer singing the National Anthem, State Firemen's & Fire Marshals Assn. (2012-2013), Houston Fire Department, Cadet graduations, National Honoree Banquet, and Valor Awards Banquet 2013. She is passionate about being able to bring recognition to lesser known charities through the annual Palm Sunday No Greater Love Outreach Concert that she hosts with friends each Palm Sunday. In 2017, Karen Zellers Sevier released her 1st single, "A Place To Belong", produced by Glenn and Shelia Moore Piper. Soon after she released her next single, "Triumph" which has been heard on playlists, both national and internationally. Her greatest joy is the Christmas single "Glad Tidings" she recorded with her mother, Ina Kirksey Zellers. Check out the mother/daughter duo on You Tube https://youtu.be/AaIC5IGIJWQ

WINNER of the 2021 TEXAS GOSPEL MUSIC EXCELLENCE AWARD (TGMEA) for INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR, International Recording Artist, Karen Zellers Sevier, is a CLASSICALLY TRAINED VOCALIST AND PIANIST, with years of experience in music, dance, and theatre. Performance credits include several musical productions in the Houston area “Ain't Misbehavin'”, “Praise The Lord & Raise The Roof, “Shout Hallelujah”, “It Ain't Over ‘Til The Fat Lady Sings”; touring background vocalist, “Stop Cheatin' on God's Time”, a musical production featuring the late Sean Levert, son of Eddie Levert of the O'jays; Assistant consultant and show choir choreographer of the sweepstakes award-winning show choir of Ross Shaw Sterling Senior High School; Accompanies instrumental and vocal students in Texas regional and state University Interscholastic league (UIL) Solo and Ensemble Competition. Published writer and composer penned the song entitled “I Live To Worship You” recorded by national recording artists, Lamar Campbell (New Song New Sound), Kathy Taylor (Kathy Taylor Live: The Worship Experience), instrumental version recorded by jazz pianist Herman Lee (The Good Life). Karen Zellers Sevier is a featured vocalist on the song “Yes I Can”, from the album Welcome to the Village by Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell & the Windsor Village United Methodist Church Mass Choir. Guest performer, Houston Comets game, National Anthem. 2008 Houston winner, Women Making A Powerful Difference Through Song contest presented by Ebony/Jet Magazine and the makers of Pine-Sol, highlighted in both Ebony and Jet Magazine, as well as Reader's Digest, Working Mother, to name a few. Featured worship leader and soloist at the 2010 Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. 2010-2013 Guest performer singing the National Anthem, State Firemen's & Fire Marshals Assn. (2012-2013), Houston Fire Department, Cadet graduations, National Honoree Banquet, and Valor Awards Banquet 2013. She is passionate about being able to bring recognition to lesser known charities through the annual Palm Sunday No Greater Love Outreach Concert that she hosts with friends each Palm Sunday. In 2017, Karen Zellers Sevier released her 1st single, "A Place To Belong", produced by Glenn and Shelia Moore Piper. Soon after she released her next single, "Triumph" which has been heard on playlists, both national and internationally. Her greatest joy is the Christmas single "Glad Tidings" she recorded with her mother, Ina Kirksey Zellers. Check out the mother/daughter duo on You Tube https://youtu.be/AaIC5IGIJWQ

The Cave Radio Show feat. Producer Edwin "Tony" Nicholas and Saxaphonist Charles P. Walker on www.WeTalkRadio.com www.CharlesPWalker.com Gospel Jazz artist Charles P. Walker is a remarkable Saxophonist/Musician born in Birmingham Alabama and currently lives in Nashville Tn. Producer Edwin "Tony" Nicholas Edwin "Tony" Nicholas is a producer, songwriter, arranger and musician. He has worked with major artists such as Gerald and Eddie Levert, The O'Jays, Barry White and more. He also produced musical soundtracks for movies such as the 1997 comedy/romance "Booty Call".

Tito says this is the album he always wanted to make.  Heavy influence by the blues, Mr. Jackson pulls it off.   Tito Jackson's brand new blues album UNDER YOUR SPELL features collaborations with an array of superlative special guests, including soul legend Stevie Wonder, jazz legend George Benson, rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Grady Champion, brother Marlon Jackson, Claudette King, The O'Jay's Eddie Levert, Kenny Neal, Steven Powell and Bobby Rush, who all add their special talents to the proceedings. Above it all though, Tito Jackson's innate abilities as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and arranger shine through brilliantly, creating a special recording that is destined for airplay and rave reviews in a number of formats.  Tito Jackson's "Under Your Spell" available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/2VjUZsW Connect with Tito Jackson online: Website: titojackson.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/titojackson5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppa3t/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/titojacksono...   After 7 After 7 is back with an highly anticipated new album titled Unfinished Business.  The Grammy and American Music Award nominees After 7 (Melvin Edmonds Kevon Edmonds and Keith Mitchell) best known for their dynamic and distinctive R&B sound, marked a 32 year musical milestone in 2021. After a 20 year hiatus from the studio, the group members came together and recorded with the writing and production team of Kenneth ‘Babyface' Edmonds and Daryl Simmons. They released the landmark album TIMELESS which landed five Top 10 hits on the Billboard Urban AC Charts. In May 2019, the group mourned the sudden loss of Melvin Edmonds, the father of the gifted and talented Jason Edmonds who stepped in to continue the legacy in both live concerts and recordings until July 2019. It was then that vocalist, Danny ‘SkyHigh' McClain joined Kevon Edmonds and Keith Mitchell to create a masterful woven tapestry of music for SRG-ILS/RoseWorks.    After 7's "Unfinished Business" available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/2YhotbR   Connect with After 7 online: Instagram: After 7 Music Facebook: After 7 Music Twitter: After 7 Music Website: After 7 Music.com   After 7's "Unfinished Business" available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/2YhotbR   See a Sneak-Peak of our new series "Best Of" premiering September 8th, 2021. We rank the Top 10 songs from Luther Vandross. For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com. Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1   Check out Merch at 'The Soul Shop' Shop.BringBackSouMusic.com

Tito says this is the album he always wanted to make.  Heavy influence by the blues, Mr. Jackson pulls it off.   Tito Jackson's brand new blues album UNDER YOUR SPELL features collaborations with an array of superlative special guests, including soul legend Stevie Wonder, jazz legend George Benson, rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa, Grady Champion, brother Marlon Jackson, Claudette King, The O'Jay's Eddie Levert, Kenny Neal, Steven Powell and Bobby Rush, who all add their special talents to the proceedings. Above it all though, Tito Jackson's innate abilities as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and arranger shine through brilliantly, creating a special recording that is destined for airplay and rave reviews in a number of formats.  Tito Jackson's "Under Your Spell" available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/2VjUZsW Connect with Tito Jackson online: Website: titojackson.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/titojackson5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppa3t/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/titojacksono...   After 7 After 7 is back with an highly anticipated new album titled Unfinished Business.  The Grammy and American Music Award nominees After 7 (Melvin Edmonds Kevon Edmonds and Keith Mitchell) best known for their dynamic and distinctive R&B sound, marked a 32 year musical milestone in 2021. After a 20 year hiatus from the studio, the group members came together and recorded with the writing and production team of Kenneth ‘Babyface' Edmonds and Daryl Simmons. They released the landmark album TIMELESS which landed five Top 10 hits on the Billboard Urban AC Charts. In May 2019, the group mourned the sudden loss of Melvin Edmonds, the father of the gifted and talented Jason Edmonds who stepped in to continue the legacy in both live concerts and recordings until July 2019. It was then that vocalist, Danny ‘SkyHigh' McClain joined Kevon Edmonds and Keith Mitchell to create a masterful woven tapestry of music for SRG-ILS/RoseWorks.    After 7's "Unfinished Business" available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/2YhotbR   Connect with After 7 online: Instagram: After 7 Music Facebook: After 7 Music Twitter: After 7 Music Website: After 7 Music.com   After 7's "Unfinished Business" available now on Amazon https://amzn.to/2YhotbR   See a Sneak-Peak of our new series "Best Of" premiering September 8th, 2021. We rank the Top 10 songs from Luther Vandross. For more information and news, check out our website and on social media: www.BringBackSoulMusic.com. Facebook: /BringBackSoulMusic2019 Instagram: instagram.com/bringbacksoulmusic2019 ​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BringBackSoulM1   Check out Merch at 'The Soul Shop' Shop.BringBackSouMusic.com

In episode #48 of The XS Noize Music Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with music legend Tito Jackson to discuss his debut Blues album, Under Your Spell, The Jackson 5, his brother Michael Jackson and much more. The California-based Jackson is supported on the album by many special guests, including George Benson, Joe Bonamassa, Marlon Jackson, Eddie Levert, Kenny Neal, Bobby Rush and Stevie Wonder, who all add their special talents to the proceedings. Above it all, though, Tito Jackson's innate abilities as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and arranger shine through brilliantly, creating a spectacular record.  

The living legend Titio Jackson is exposing Blues to the next genera-tion with his Sophomore Album Under Your Spell (which is appropriately named). Tito talks to us about his album that is being released globally August 6th. He discusses his collaborations with his brother Marlon Jackson, the great Eddie Levert, the exceptional Stevie Wonder, his tribute to BB King and many more. He opens up about his closet-obsession with the Blues, how it was a filler and why he has now decid-ed to put out a Blues album, he even gives us a little clue what to expect for his next album. Tito speaks about his time with the Jackson 5 and the state of the world in the late 60's. The album Under Your Spell will have you mesmerized by this incredibly talented human being. Follow him @Poppa3t on instagram and show him his fans will follow him to Blues!

Good morning and welcome to the ride! How is your sexy? The Chief Love Officer must breakdown a situation to a lady who wants a title. Chocolate Droppa shares his experience and opinion about cancel culture. Our boy A.D. Dolphin the CEO of Dherbs shares with us a pandemic success story about his mother. Junior and Steve can't help but talk about Shelby Houlihan! Happy Birthday Eddie Levert. The US Senate unanimously passed a measure that will formally recognize June 19 as the nation's second Independence Day. Today in Closing Remarks, Steve explains the "trick move" and has something to say about 45. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Very special birthday shout out to Eddie Levert. He is 79 today. Happy Birthday Eddie! Click here for a throwback that will take you waaaay back and give you a flashback. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Part 2 of our interview with Helen Collen, Kerika Fields, & Sancha McBurnie Helen L. Collen is a Photographer, theatrical/film costume designer, seamstress and wardrobe supervisor of 24 years. She is also a painter, crochet artist and writer (including poetry and songwriting). Find out more about Helen on Tales From The Pit Episode 22 & 23. Kerika Fields Nalty is a Brooklyn-based writer and photographer whose work has been published and exhibited widely. Her articles have appeared in various print and online publications including Essence, The Source and Bust.com, Curlynikki.com, Essence, MsXfacor.com and Soulhead.com. She is the author of the author of “He’s Gone…You’re Back! The Right Way to Get Over Mr. Wrong” (Kensington Publishing, 2009). Her images appear in the Deborah Willis photography book, “BLACK: A Celebration of a Culture” (Hylas Publishing, 2008), “I GOT YOUR BACK: A Father and Son Keep It Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and Friendship” by Eddie Levert, Sr. and Gerald Levert with Lyah Beth LeFlore (Harlem Moon, 2007), “Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond” by Phil Collen and Chris Epting (Simon & Schuster, 2015) and in the compilation book “Mfon: 100 Women Photographers of the African Diaspora” (2018). Her photographs have been exhibited at The African American Museum of Philadelphia, The Brooklyn Historical Society, The Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Moon Café, Corridor Gallery in Brooklyn, Five Myles Gallery in Brooklyn, 40 Acres Art Gallery in SanFrancisco, The McKenna Museum in New Orleans, and the RUSH Arts Gallery and Leica Gallery in Manhattan. She is currently working on a photo essay book called "Flash and Circumstance: How I Got That Shot" and can be found on Instagram @flashandcircumstance and online at withyourbadself.com Sancha McBurnie is a photographer and fine artist based in Virginia. While attending Morgan State University in Baltimore, where she earned a B.A. in Fine Art/Graphic Design, she began frequenting open mic events and discovered her love for photography by capturing artists on stage. From there, she began photographing local events and festivals such as AFRAM and Artscape. Eventually, she moved on to even larger stages, with a wide community of poets and musicians. Since then, her passion for music and art has expanded her work to include the global dance community where she worked with Step X Step Dance; covering events such as the (now televised) World of Dance competition, Hip Hop International, RedBull BC One, UDEF, and Juste Debout among many others. In addition to being published in several magazines, websites, blogs, and books, her work has also been featured in museums and public forums for its social commentary. She has worked on similar projects for the Black Girls Rock! organization, as well as for the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. Sancha continues to create work that celebrates human expression both inside and outside of the Black community. Find Helen Collen: www.helencollenphotography.com Find Kerika Fields: www.withyourbadself.com Find Sancha Mcburnie: www.sanchamphoto.com Send your Concert Questions to NHCONCERTPHOTOGS@GMAIL.COM www.TalesFromThePit.net Def Leppard

Part 1 of our interview with Helen Collen, Kerika Fields, & Sancha McBurnie Helen L. Collen is a Photographer, theatrical/film costume designer, seamstress and wardrobe supervisor of 24 years. She is also a painter, crochet artist and writer (including poetry and songwriting). Find out more about Helen on Tales From The Pit Episode 22 & 23. Kerika Fields Nalty is a Brooklyn-based writer and photographer whose work has been published and exhibited widely. Her articles have appeared in various print and online publications including Essence, The Source and Bust.com, Curlynikki.com, Essence, MsXfacor.com and Soulhead.com. She is the author of the author of “He’s Gone…You’re Back! The Right Way to Get Over Mr. Wrong” (Kensington Publishing, 2009). Her images appear in the Deborah Willis photography book, “BLACK: A Celebration of a Culture” (Hylas Publishing, 2008), “I GOT YOUR BACK: A Father and Son Keep It Real About Love, Fatherhood, Family, and Friendship” by Eddie Levert, Sr. and Gerald Levert with Lyah Beth LeFlore (Harlem Moon, 2007), “Adrenalized: Life, Def Leppard, and Beyond” by Phil Collen and Chris Epting (Simon & Schuster, 2015) and in the compilation book “Mfon: 100 Women Photographers of the African Diaspora” (2018). Her photographs have been exhibited at The African American Museum of Philadelphia, The Brooklyn Historical Society, The Brooklyn Public Library at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Moon Café, Corridor Gallery in Brooklyn, Five Myles Gallery in Brooklyn, 40 Acres Art Gallery in SanFrancisco, The McKenna Museum in New Orleans, and the RUSH Arts Gallery and Leica Gallery in Manhattan. She is currently working on a photo essay book called "Flash and Circumstance: How I Got That Shot" and can be found on Instagram @flashandcircumstance and online at withyourbadself.com Sancha McBurnie is a photographer and fine artist based in Virginia. While attending Morgan State University in Baltimore, where she earned a B.A. in Fine Art/Graphic Design, she began frequenting open mic events and discovered her love for photography by capturing artists on stage. From there, she began photographing local events and festivals such as AFRAM and Artscape. Eventually, she moved on to even larger stages, with a wide community of poets and musicians. Since then, her passion for music and art has expanded her work to include the global dance community where she worked with Step X Step Dance; covering events such as the (now televised) World of Dance competition, Hip Hop International, RedBull BC One, UDEF, and Juste Debout among many others. In addition to being published in several magazines, websites, blogs, and books, her work has also been featured in museums and public forums for its social commentary. She has worked on similar projects for the Black Girls Rock! organization, as well as for the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. Sancha continues to create work that celebrates human expression both inside and outside of the Black community. Find Helen Collen: www.helencollenphotography.com Find Kerika Fields: www.withyourbadself.com Find Sancha Mcburnie: www.sanchamphoto.com Send your Concert Questions to NHCONCERTPHOTOGS@GMAIL.COM www.TalesFromThePit.net

00:02.619 Machine Kaputt - Leaving03:38.000 Midnight Smoke - Blue Cigarette09:50.843 Lords Assistants - Red Unit12:02.075 Low Roar - Tonight, Tonight, Tonight (Edit)19:30.317 Lakeshore Records - The O'Jays feat. Eddie Levert and Walter Williams - God Bless My Mama23:50.000 Voltz Supreme - The Search For Life26:29.071 Blaise Fielding - Whisky Sours31:47.126 Le Club du Dauphin - Deltoid.36:16.500 E.M. Allen - New Rose Dawn41:04.000 Eutropic - Starry Sky47:48.762 James Michael Smith - The Magic51:20.579 INNA - Thicky54:24.468 The Green Kingdom - Dune Fields57:10.463 BellWald - Mirail

00:02.619 Machine Kaputt - Leaving03:38.000 Midnight Smoke - Blue Cigarette09:50.843 Lords Assistants - Red Unit12:02.075 Low Roar - Tonight, Tonight, Tonight (Edit)19:30.317 Lakeshore Records - The O'Jays feat. Eddie Levert and Walter Williams - God Bless My Mama23:50.000 Voltz Supreme - The Search For Life26:29.071 Blaise Fielding - Whisky Sours31:47.126 Le Club du Dauphin - Deltoid.36:16.500 E.M. Allen - New Rose Dawn41:04.000 Eutropic - Starry Sky47:48.762 James Michael Smith - The Magic51:20.579 INNA - Thicky54:24.468 The Green Kingdom - Dune Fields57:10.463 BellWald - Mirail

Good morning and welcome to the ride! Steve could not help himself. His inner Eddie Levert came out and we got a treat! The Chief Love Officer gives a 49 year old woman all the angles of her predicament. U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome Adams stopped by to inform us about the best ways for us to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Junior congratulates The Washington Football Team on their victory over Pittsburgh in Sports Talk. "B*A*P*S" actress Natalie Desselle-Reid died Monday morning from colon cancer. Legendary singer Dionne Warwick has become the queen of Twitter. It's clear that Common and Tiffany Haddish are still ON! Today in Closing Remarks, Steve says, "Bye Donald!" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Good morning and welcome to the ride! Steve could not help himself. His inner Eddie Levert came out and we got a treat! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The latest episode features Alyson Williams discussing her illustrious recording career, upcoming projects, women rappers, and much more. In the late 80s, the Harlem singer became the first female R&B artist signed to the groundbreaking Def Jam rap label. Alyson’s first album, "Raw," garnered several top 5 singles, including slow jam favorite “Just Call My Name.” The album went on to spend over a year on the Billboard charts, met only by Madonna’s “Like a Prayer.” After leaving Def Jam, the daughter of trumpeter and bandleader Bobby Booker, moved to Columbia records (now Sony) and released her second album. The self-titled release nabbed two top ten hits – “Just My Luck” and “Can’t Have My Man.”Alyson would go on to release two more albums – in 2004 and 2010.Before success as a solo artist, she sang background for hitmakers including Melba Moore, Evelyn Champagne King, and Kurtis Blow. Yep, that was Alyson singing the hook on classic Kurtis Blow rap tracks – "Basketball" and "If I Ruled the World." In addition to a recording career, Alyson enjoyed acting and singing in musical reviews and stage plays both on and off Broadway in shows including “One Mo Time” and the “25th Anniversary Revival of the Wiz." She worked with actors/and singers Lynn Whitfield, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carl Payne, The Whispers, and Eddie Levert of The O'Jays. Currently, Alyson has a lot on her plate – working on a new jazz album, an upcoming virtual show honoring her friend and gone-too-soon singer Phyliss Hyman (click here for ticket information), and a radio show on WHCR in New York. Additional Links: Instagram: @alysonwilliamsmusic (https://www.instagram.com/alysonwilliamsmusic/) I Love My Artist Foundation: https://www.ilovemyartistfoundation.org/Music: "Jazz Addict’s Intro" by Cosimo Fogg (https://soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg) “Breaking Down” by Groove Bakery | https://groovebakery.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ “Day Ahead” by Joe Crotty | https://soundcloud.com/joecrotty Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Underground Magnolia website: (https://www.undergroundmagnolia.com/) Instagram: @UMPodcastDV (https://www.instagram.com/umpodcastdv/) Twitter: @UMPodcastDV (https://twitter.com/UMPodcastDV) Send questions/comments and requests to contact@undergroundmagnolia.com. For more information on having your music featured, send an email.

Featuring a conversation with Eddie Levert, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring a conversation with Eddie Levert, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant.

Originally released in 1991, the million-selling-plus “Private Line” album was the launching pad for soul man the late Gerald Levert’s solo career following his success with the group Levert.SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and renowned entertainment journalist Janine Coveney discuss Gerald’s heritage as the son of Eddie Levert of The O’Jays, his appeal to the loyal female audience he built as a solo artist and the legacy of great soul music he left.

Esther Austin Global: Getting your Brand in front of the Right Audience TurningPoint Magazine: Your Lifestyle, Your Well-Being is a quarterly Luxury, a Lifestyle magazine published by Esther Austin Global. It supports individuals at the cross-road of their lives providing content that inspires and motivates authentic growth and change management Esther Austin is a Freelance Journalist and Magazine Editor and Publisher with over 15 years in Media. Esther conducts interviews with ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things. Her niche is interviewing old skool celebrity artists legends. Esther conducts interviews that inspire. Artists and individuals interviewed to-date: Nile Rodgers, Sister Sledge, Betty Wright, Les Brown, Tweet, The Commodores The Harlem Gospel Choir, Marshall Thompson from The Chi-Lites, Little Anthony from The Imperials, Verdine White from Earth, Wind and Fire, Eddie Levert from The O'Jays, and many more. In November 2016 "Where Are They Now?" a media project by Esther Austin Global was launched to honour, remember and acknowledge Old Skool, Rhythm & Blues (R'n'B), and Soul artists from the ’60s, 70’s and ’80s. Artists whose music and messages influenced, moulded, shaped, inspired, and galvanised change in people’s lives and which today still continues to inspire a generation of people who are asking "Where are they now?” This project was inspired by the loss of so many amazing artists at the beginning of 2016.

Eddie Levert, Sr. is one of the founders and lead singers of the legendary R&B group, The O'Jays. Known for his raspy voice and sexy moves, Eddie has a range that takes him from alto to second tenor. His style is full of emotion and deep passion. To add to his resume, Levert has written and produced many hits as well as mentoring his very successful sons Gerald and Sean who also became major forces in the music industry. With a career that spans over 50 years, Eddie Levert has done and seen enough to write many books, one of which him and his late son Gerald have already completed ('I Got Your Back' pub. 2008). To understand Eddie Levert, you can start with the journey of the O'Jays and keep going because there is much more. Eddie Levert was born June 16, 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama. At the age of 6 Eddie moved to Canton, Ohio where he attended church regularly and joined the church choir and began his musical journey. As Eddie continued singing into his teenage years he became a recognized voice in the church choir, sang in school plays and performed regularly on a gospel radio show. By the time he reached high school, young Eddie Levert knew that singing was what he wanted to do, teaming up with classmates Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles to form a group called the Triumps. The Triumps played locally in Canton opening for different acts, playing sock hops and just about everything that came up. Their big break came when The Triumphs traveled to Cinncinatti to canvas King Records. King Records President Sid Nathan, immediately impressed, changed their name to The Mascots and signed them to his label. The Mascots' popularity grew as their songs could be heard with increased frequency on Cleveland radio stations. In 1969, The O'Jays signed with Philadelphia International Records where they released hit after hit and were propelled to stardom. The O'Jays later signed with EMI-Manhattan Records and Levert and Williams began co-writing and producing their own tracks. Their EMI debut album, “Let Me Touch You”, went to number three R&B and boasted "Lovin' You," the number one R&B hit from the summer 1987. In 1984, Eddie saw a proud moments as his sons Gerald and Sean, both still in high school, announced that they wanted to follow their dad's footsteps and make their way in the music industry. Eddie, using his influence, introduced his young sons around the industry while warning them that dad could help open the doors but it was themselves that would have to make it! And make it they did, as they teamed up with good friend Marc Gordon recording under the group name LeVert with four of their seven albums going platinum. In 1992 Eddie and son Gerald recorded "Baby Hold On to Me" which hit #1 R&B and #37 Pop on the charts. In 1995 Eddie and son Gerald recorded "Father & Son" Album with "Already Missing You" hit #7 R&B and #75 Pop on the charts. The album began the very successful 'Father and Son" tour that continues for years to come. In 1996 Eddie and son Gerald recorded "Wind Beneath My Wings" which hit #30 on the R&B charts. In 1998 The O'Jays receive the Rhythm & Blues Foundation's Pioneer Award presented by Eddie Levert's son Gerald at a ceremony in New York. In 2006, upon returning from a very successful South African tour with sons Gerald and Sean, tragedy struck as Eddie's son Gerald unexpectingly lost his life due to interactions between his prescribed medications. In 2007 Eddie and son Gerald's album recorded in 2006, "Something To Talk About" was released followed by the publication of the highly anticipated book "I Got Your Back" co-authored by Eddie and son Gerald. In 2008 tragedy struck again as Eddie's son Sean became a fatality of being denied needed prescription medication by government officials in Ohio. Later that year, while still trying to cope with the lost of both sons, Eddie and his late son Gerald are presented with "Best Duo or Group" Image Award. In 2009, The O'Jays were awarded BET's ‘Lifetime Achievement Award' and Eddie Levert was awarded the “Heroes and Legends Pacesetter Award”. On January 29, 2011 The O'Jays received the “Trumpet Lifetime Achievement Award”. Throughout Eddie Levert's career, the O'Jays have contributed 10 Gold Albums with 9 going Platinum and 10 #1 hits. Currently, Mr. Levert is actively performing and touring the world with the O'Jays well as performing as a solo artist currently touring with Johhny Gill, Keith Sweat and others.. In the Winter of 2011, Eddie Levert, Sr. completed his debut solo CD, “Eddie Levert: I Still Have It”, due to be released Spring of 2012. Mr. Levert is currently busy in the studio working on his next major project; the much anticipated release of the latest O'Jays CD. Throughout Eddie Levert's career, the O'Jays have contributed 10 Gold. Eddie Levert currently resides in Las Vegas, NV with his wife Raquel and daughter Ryan.

8.4.20 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Census to end count early; Trump rips mail-in voting in an attempt to suppress the vote; New poll shows that Sen. Kamala Harris is the public's choice for VP; Trump is still pissed about Rep. John Lewis not attending his inauguration; Former NFL Wide Receiver Trent Shelton will joins us to talk about his new book, 'Straight Up'; Meet the founder of a tech company that teaches young girls to code; Doctor travels to barber shops to educate black folks about COVID-19 + Eddie Levert is in the house. Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered #RolandMartinUnfiltered Partner: Ceek Be the first to own the world's first 4D, 360 Audio Headphones and mobile VR Headset. Check it out on www.ceek.com and use the promo code RMVIP2020 - #RolandMartinUnfiltered channel is a news reporting site covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lets Get Back On Track – Johnnie Taylor – Gotta Get My Groove Back – Malaco CD – 1999 Stay In My Arms – David Sea – Love Makes The World Go Round – Park Place CD – 2006 All We Need – Lenny Williams – Fine – 2020 One Lover To Another – Sheba Potts Wright – So Damn Good – 2020 I Think I Fell – Tina P feat Theodis Ealey – 2020 Lets Do It Again – Binky Womack – The Last Valentino – 2020 In A Moments Notice – Slim Williams – Solar Session – 2020 The Truth – D Folks – 2020 Seems Like – The Sinseers – Penrose Records Presents – 2020 Does Anybody know I’m Here – The Dells – Cadet Records 45 – 1968 You Been Good To Me - Lenny Williams – Fine – 2020 Starting Over - Slim Williams – Solar Session – 2020 Twilight – Adeline – 2020 Lovelights – Elan – Just Be True EP – 2020 That's The Way I Feel About You – The Skull Snaps – Six Nine Records 45 – 2020 Hooked – L Spenser Smith feat Avery Sunshine – Hooked – 2020 Walking In The Spirit – Eddie Levert – Forthcoming 2020 It’s Gonna Be Alright (Remix) – Titus Showers feat Jermaine Dolly – 2020 Old School Love – Jay W McGee – Smooth Cruising – 2020 Operate On Me - Sheba Potts Wright – So Damn Good – 2020 Honey Dew – Michon Young – 2020 She Knows My Heart – Forthcoming Reggie Myrix Presents Lemar Kelsey – 2020 All Night - Lenny Williams feat Jeanie Tracy – Fine – 2020 Cant Wait For You – Hawa Sow & Soul Seeders – 2020 Ask The Lonely – The Four Tops – Live in Las Vegas 1996 Is it Over – Don Bryant – You Make Me Feel – 2020 I Hope She’ll Be Happier With Him – Wilson Pickett – Hits & Rarities – 2020 Pray For Me – Terry Harris & Walter Williams – Forthcoming 2020 The Cross Alone - L Spenser Smith – Hooked – 2020

I challenged myself to come up with a podcast that didn’t involve COVID19.  So we take a close look at Daryl Hall, his show Live from Daryl’s House, Daryl’s place in the Sound of Philadelphia and his work with Hall & Oates.  I also discuss Malachi Flynn’s announcement to go to the NBA, how he likely fits at that level and then take a look ahead at SDSU sports in 2020-21.  Finally I explore the topic of Swedish Death Cleaning and discuss the JRP Sine Wave concept that one of my listeners shared with me. We get into a wide range of people and topics including FoxNews, MSNBC, Rush, Tom Petty, Joe Walsh, James Gang, Oceanside, Eagles, ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons, O’Jays, Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, Cheap Trick, Robin Zander, Rick Nielson, Tom Peterson, Charlie Rose, Mountain West, San Jose State, Steph Curry, Chris Paul, Zylan Cheatham, Kawhi Leonard, Jalen McDaniels, Terrell Gomez, Joel Mensah, Brian Dutcher, dostadning, Marie Kondo, self esteem   #JohnRileyProject #HallandOates #AztecforLife #SwedishDeathCleaning JRP0128   Our Sponsor:   PowayStore.com:  https://powaystore.com/   Referenced Links: Live from Daryl’s House: https://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/ Swedish Death Cleaninghttps://time.com/4985533/death-cleaning-declutter/     John Riley Project Info:   Bookings? Inquiries? Contact me at https://johnrileyproject.com/   Sponsorship Inquiries: https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-riley-project-podcast/id1435944995?mt=2   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3llrMItpbx9JRa08UTrswA   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/john-riley-project   Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9qb2hucmlsZXlwcm9qZWN0LmNvbS9mZWVkLw   Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/John-Riley-Project-Podcast-p1154415/   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/john-riley-project-john-riley-2l4rEIo1RJM/   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com  

**Daddycue Musical Curator - RnB & Soul Vol 1** 01 - Gerald Levert - Already Missing You (Feat. Eddie Levert) 02 - Alexander O'Neal - If You Were Here Tonight 03 - Womack & Womack - Woman 04 - Regina Belle - Baby Come To Me 05 - Tony Rich - Nobody Knows 06 - George Benson - Kisses In The Moonlight 07 - The Temptations - I Wonder Who She'S Seeing Now 08 - Freddie Jackson - Have You Ever Loved Somebody 09 - Stanley Clark - Fantasy Love Featuring Howard Hewitt 10 - Patti Labelle Feat Michael Mcdonald - On My Own 11 - Glenn Jones - Interlude : All For You 12 - Anita Baker - You Belong To Me 13 - Marvin Gaye - My Love Is Waiting 14 - Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight 15 - Jermaine Jackson - Don'T Take It Personal 16 - Glenn Jones - All For You 17 - Whitney Houston - Lover For Life

Addicted To You – Tower Of Power – Step Up – 2020 Step Up – Lew Zarius – Emandolynn Rare Soul 2 – 2020 Walking In The Spirit – Eddie Levert – Forthcoming 2020 I Hear A Voice (Remix) – Will Downing – Forthcoming 2020 Let Somebody Love Me – Chuck Jackson – Teardrops Keep Falling Into My Heart – VIP LP - 1970 Can I Call You Rose – The Sacred Souls -Presenting Penrose Records – 2020 Mountain Of Memories – David Ruffin – David – 2004 The Truth – Brian Culbertson feat Noel Gourdin – XX – 2020 Come To Me – Mink Slide – Crushed Velvet – 2020 What Goes Around Comes Around – Eddie Howard – A Lifetime – Forthcoming 2020 You Changed Me Over – Shirley Caesar – Straight From The Heart – Road Show LP – 1978 Fighting For – Spiritually Anointed – 2020 Make It Home – Songbird Lady Jinda – Phoenix – 2020 I’ll Get By – Dorothy Moore – I’m Happy With The One I Got Now – 2020 Nobody Like You – Vari - Emandolynn Rare Soul 2 – 2020 What's A Man To Do – Rickey Elvis Owens - 1997 Cant Hide - J W McGee – Cruise Control – 2020 Destination Unknown – The Delreys Incorporated – Forthcoming Hit & Run Reissue – 2020 Fight For Your Rights – Arthur Adams – Super Disco Edits 45 – 2020 Sitting On Top Of The World – Jay Nemor & Electrified – Forthcoming Tesla 45 – 2020 Lead Me – Ceelo Green – 2020 Forgot The Girl – Walter Jackson – Forthcoming Kent Records 60s Big Ballads – 2020 I Cant stand To See You Cry – Chuck Jackson - Forthcoming Kent Records 60s Big Ballads – 2020 Cupid – Patricia Scott – 2020 Don't Want To Lose You – Kami Cole – 2020 This Time - Songbird Lady Jinda – Phoenix – 2020 Gotta Be You - Mink Slide – Crushed Velvet – 2020 Can’t Say Goodbye – Dutch Robinson – IZIPHO Soul 45 – 2020 Rona – Carmichael Musiclover – 2020

Everyday I Walk With Jesus – Herb McMullen – I Cannot Tell It All – 1982 Walking In The Light – Eddie Levert – Forthcoming 2020 Cant Hide – J W McGee – Smooth Cruising – 2020 Cant Say Goodbye – Dutch Robinson – Forthcoming IZIPHO Soul 45 – 2020 Love Fest – Sheba Potts Wright – Grapevine 12” - 2002 Anything For You – Ledisi – 2020 You Don't Say No – Dorothy Moore – I’m Happy With The One I Got Now – 2020 I Think I Fell – Tina P feat Theodis Ealey – 2020 Never Gonna Stop – Regime – 2020 Oh My Love Sweet Love – The Hill Sisters – Reissue Kris Records Numero Compilation - 2020 Little Girl – Darrow Fletcher – My Young Misery Kent Compilation – 2020 I Choose You (Live) – Kierra Sheard – 2020 Don't Worry – Jai Reed – The Journey – 2020 What Goes Around Comes Around – Eddie Howard – A Lifetime – 2020 That's The Way I Feel About You – The Skull Snaps – Forthcoming Six Nine Records 45 – 2020 Heaven - 3rd John – Organic Soul – 2020 Someday – Christopher Williams – 2020 Operate On Me – Sheba Potts Wright – Forthcoming So Damn Good Ecko Records – 2020 Shoulda Been Me – Gabriel Ruffin – 2020 When I Find You – Tyree Neal – I’m Missing My Baby – 2020 This Is Not An Ordinary Love – Herb McMullen & Friends - Herb McMullen & Friends – 2020 You Care For Me – HR Crump – New Sound Of Gospel – 2020 Save Your Love For Me – Mary Harris – 2020 EGO - Dutch Robinson – Forthcoming IZIPHO Soul 45 – 2020 Don't Want To Lose – Kami Cole – 2020 Meal For Two - Eddie Howard – A Lifetime – 2020 Let Somebody Love Me – David Ruffin – The Unreleased Album – 2004 Take Me To The Top Of The Mountain – Ronn Matlock – Love City – Cotillion LP – 1979

SHIRLEY MURDOCK Seasoned singer/songwriter/actor Shirley Murdock, has been on an amazing journey. In the early `80s, she aimed for a gospel career before the late great Roger Troutman, funk bandleader for the group Zapp, discovered her and landed Murdock a record deal with Elektra Records. She recorded her first certified gold cd, as well as several Top 10 R&B hits like; As We Lay, Go On Without You, Husband and In Your Eyes. Meeting Bishop T.D. Jakes in the late ‘90s, led not only to features on his #1 CD, Sacred Love Songs, Woman Thou Art Loosed Worship 2002, The Potter's House: The Storm Is Over, but the realization of her life long dream to sing gospel. He signed her to his Dexterity Sounds /EMI Recording Label and her debut gospel cd, entitled Home, was nominated for a Stellar Award. The following project, Soulfood (Tyscot Records) received both Stellar & Dove Award nominations. Shirley is no stranger to the Urban Theatre Audience, from; Michael Matthews' Fake Friends/ Tyler Perry's: I Know I've Been Changed/ Your Arm'sToo Short To Box With God, featuring Cissy Houston, to stage & film versions of The Man Of Her Dreams/ 3 Ways To Get A Husband/ A Mother's Prayer/ The Ideal Husband/ Love me or Leave Me and A Mother's Love, working with industry powerhouses such as Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Powell, Malik Yoba, Leon, Jackee Harry, Robin Givens, Eddie Levert, Kandi Burress, Christopher Williams, Johnnie Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Musiq Soul Child, and David Hollister. Murdock's latest project, The Journey…is a live CD/DVD recording that features her long-time industry friends, Regina Belle, Kelly Price and Beverly Crawford. Shirley has made guest appearances on TBN, Dr. Bobby Jones' Gospel, Lift Every Voice, UnSung and Life After. She had the privilege of singing for the MLK Memorial Dedication Ceremony in Washington, DC and with the National Symphony Orchestra. In addition to Allie & the Land of Wonders, Shirley is currently touring with Priest Tyaire's hit stage play, Mrs. Independent. The Journey, Soulfood and other Shirley Murdock CDs are available at her product table, iTunes, Amazon and retail stores everywhere. For more information visit www.ShirleyMurdockLifesongs.com Follow on twitter @ShirleyMurdock Shirley Murdock Fan Page on Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Socials+ + + YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3KRJ_ZHobxo38tw42nOwQ Podcasts: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/daddycueSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/daddycue Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/Daddycue/Website: https://www.daddycues.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddycue/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/daddy_cueFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/daddycue+++01 - Gerald Levert - Already Missing You (Feat. Eddie Levert)02 - Alexander O'Neal - If You Were Here Tonight03 - Womack & Womack - Woman04 - Regina Belle - Baby Come To Me05 - Tony Rich - Nobody Knows06 - George Benson - Kisses In The Moonlight07 - The Temptations - I Wonder Who She'S Seeing Now08 - Freddie Jackson - Have You Ever Loved Somebody09 - Stanley Clark - Fantasy Love Featuring Howard Hewitt10 - Patti Labelle Feat Michael Mcdonald - On My Own 11 - Glenn Jones - Interlude : All For You12 - Anita Baker - You Belong To Me13 - Marvin Gaye - My Love Is Waiting14 - Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight15 - Jermaine Jackson - Don't Take It Personal16 - Glenn Jones - All For You17 - Whitney Houston - Lover For Life

ROCK TALK WITH MITCH LAFON presents a more festive episode featuring Eddie Levert of classic group, The O'Jays, and The Ultimate Queen Celebration vocalist, Marc Martel. (December 2019) In my first conversation, I sit down with The O'Jays Eddie Levert to discuss the band's latest album - The Last Word, fighting injustice through their lyrics, their latest single Above The Law, production team Gamble & Huff, with all the hits - why bother making new music, Drake, music sampling, and more.  Our second conversation is with Marc Martel (singer for The Ultimate QueenCelebration), we discuss his new The Christmas Collection album, his current tour, lending his voice to the Queen biopic, Queen's Roger Taylor, his Christian rock band Downhere (with a passing reference to Stryper), how he discovered his voice and more. Twitter: @MarcMartel  Quote from the interview: "If Queen were to approach me someday and say, 'hey would you like to be our lead singer,' -  I'd feel kinda stupid to say, 'nah, I'm good', but I'm so happy these days doing my own thing." (approx. the 30 minute mark of the interview) Get your MITCH MERCH here: https://loudtrax.com/Mitch  Twitter: @mitchlafon Instagram: @mitch_lafon Subscribe to Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon for exclusive content and interviews. Support the show.

Rod and Karen discuss asking questions when you don't know, trying new things, National Enquirer tried to give R Kelly money, Issa Rae on shutting up, Bill Gates taken out of context, active shooter drills, Summer Walker quits tour, Irv Gotti pulled gun on daughter's boyfriend, Drake booed by Tyler The Creator fans, homeless man hurls poop on woman, H&M controversy, Popeyes worker body slams woman, Ben Carson, Eddie Levert scolds black people over Popeyes, Russian professor kills girlfriend, Chicago man smears feces on cars, woman dreams she swallow engagement ring and she actually did and sword ratchetness. Twitter: @rodimusprime @SayDatAgain @TBGWT Email: theblackguywhotips@gmail.com Blog: www.theblackguywhotips.com Voice Mail: 704-557-0186

Here at The Family, we're used to two things: being unapologetically favored, and always having the last word. Imagine our surprise when our guests are each one of those things. Though to be clear, The Last Word is not in fact The O'Jays' last word. It's just the last word. Unapologetically Favored: A woman. A leader. A testimonyBook- amzn.to/33GJTNqSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This installment of The Five Count featured two exclusive interviews with three singing sensations. First we were joined by Eddie Levert & Walter Williams. Eddie & Walter are best known as the founders and singers of The O'Jays. Known for hits like Love Train, Back Stabbers, and For the Love of Money, The O'Jays have been making music for more than 60 years and are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During the show they discussed the future of The O'Jays, President Trump using their music on The Apprentice, and their new album The Last Word. Get your copy now! Next we were joined by singer Mick Hucknall. Mick is best known as the singer for the band Simply Red. Known for hits like Holding Back the Years and If You Don't Know Me by Now, Simply Red has been making music for more than 30 years. During the show he discussed how he maintains his singing voice after years on the road, the importance of UK bands making it big in the US, and Simply Red's new album Blue Eyed Soul. Get your copy today! During the rest of the show we discussed our favorite pro wrestling promos, Ton bragged about how much Big Red he can chew, and we realized it was the 15-year anniversary of the True Punks Do Electro show. That's a lot of electro! https://youtu.be/JHSK71l7lbk https://youtu.be/yG07WSu7Q9w

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We open up the show living in expectation.  Eddie Levert has a bone to pick with the black community.  The NFL season kicks off tonight.  We give an update with Hurricane Dorian.  Chris Paul made the 2019 edition of ESPN the Magazine's Body Issue.  Sheryl Underwood stops by to discuss Gregory Craig and Sports Illustrated.  Miss Carla covers Real Housewives of Potomac and more in Reality Update.  Ricky Rozay opens up in his memoir about his codeine usage.  Steve talks about the possibility of doing the 2020 Non-athletic Body Issue for ESPN.  Today in Closing Remarks, Big Dog extends well wishes to his good friend and family Kevin Hart and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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R&B singer/actor Christopher Williams tells how he was forced by his label to to be "the light skinned Bobby Brown", why he grabbed Stephanie Mills butt on TV, how his -ex Stacy Dash has become a basher of black people, and how he and Prince are eerily similar.

A conversation with the incomparable soulful Alyson Williams, recording artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and radio host. Alyson is able to transport you to your very own utopia while effortlessly showcasing she really can do it all. Her father celebrated Jazz trumpeter and bandleader, Bobby Booker was a major influence in her life. Alyson is well respected by industry royalty and fans worldwide. Alyson grabbed the attention of Def Jam label CEO, Russell Simmons and became the first female R&B artist to sign with the label. Alyson has worked with seasoned artist Lynn Whitfield, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carl Payne, Hawthorne James, Clifton Powell, Melba Moore, Maurice Hines, Oba Babatunde, Kim Whitley, Eddie Levert, and The Whispers. Alyson had the honor of being mentored by the late Dr. Maya Angelou. With a personality and voice so captivating, Alyson has caught the attention of several other dignitaries and celebrities including First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as Ms. Oprah Winfrey.

A conversation with the incomparable soulful Alyson Williams, recording artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and radio host. Alyson is able to transport you to your very own utopia while effortlessly showcasing she really can do it all. Her father celebrated Jazz trumpeter and bandleader, Bobby Booker was a major influence in her life. Alyson is well respected by industry royalty and fans worldwide. Alyson grabbed the attention of Def Jam label CEO, Russell Simmons and became the first female R&B artist to sign with the label. Alyson has worked with seasoned artist Lynn Whitfield, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carl Payne, Hawthorne James, Clifton Powell, Melba Moore, Maurice Hines, Oba Babatunde, Kim Whitley, Eddie Levert, and The Whispers. Alyson had the honor of being mentored by the late Dr. Maya Angelou. With a personality and voice so captivating, Alyson has caught the attention of several other dignitaries and celebrities including First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as Ms. Oprah Winfrey.

The Cool Soror Podcast welcomes Chiquita Lockley, a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is the producer and director of the forthcoming documentary, Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility (2018). She is also the producer of the award-winning documentary Kunta Kinteh Island: Coming Home Without Shackles (www. http://www.kuntakintehislandmovie.com/, courtesy ERoss Studios). She holds a BA in English from Spelman College and an MA in Film Studies from Emory University. Chiquita specializes in live event production, providing creative direction and production management for artists’ tours including: Tasha Cobbs, Kierra Sheard, William Murphy, Bishop Paul Morton and others. In 2013, she made her theatrical debut as playwright of the musical Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Present: A Mother’s Love. Scenes from the musical, starring Kandi, Eddie Levert, Shirley Murdock, and Porsha Williams were featured on the season finale of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”. Having spent the last 15+ years working in Faith-based television and media, Chiquita authored the book Creative Worship: 86 Tips for Establishing a Dynamic Worship, Media & Production Team. She is also the author of children’s book, Maggie Tales: Mommy, Where’s Heaven?, which seeks to demystify the Circle of Life for children and parents alike. Chiquita has done so much, but her mission to spread the word about fertility issues that women of color face is at the top of the list. “Eggs Over Easy” proves to be an eye-opener for a conversation that has not been heard enough. Social Media:www.ChiquitaLockley.com www.EggsOverEasyFilm.com IG: @QuitaWrites

Frankie Darcell's Podcast with Legenday O'Jays Singer/Songwriter Eddie Levert and Phila., Sunday Sun

David Romero is a percussionist who has played with several high profile bands like Earth, Wind and Fire, Gladys Knight, Poncho Sanchez’ Latin-Jazz Band, Eddie Levert of the O’Jays and many more.He talks about his experiences and discusses his journey going through receiving a heart  transplant. 

Singer-Songwriter Maya Azucena Releases Debuts , ‘Favorite Song’  And her newest single, "Dance Revolution" ?Maya Azucena is proud to present her provocative breakthrough sound. Her EP, Unleash Me, is set for release later this year and is part of a collaboration with super-producer Sonix The Mad Scientist (Sean “P-Diddy” Combs, 50 Cent, DMC of Run-DMC, Maxi Priest, Mick Mars from Motley Crue, Mario Winans). Her eclectic brand of Progressive Soul mingles effortlessly with a nostalgic mix of Rock Fusion, creating a unique mélange that could be considered the future of fusion. Ms. Azucena was awarded a Grammy Certificate for her feature with Stephen Marley on his record, Mind Control, which won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album. MTV Made star, singer/ songwriter/ social activist, Maya’s work has been recognized across the globe. In 2013, she performed at Essence Fest alongside Beyonce, Jill Scott, Maxwell and others. In 2015 Maya was invited to play in Haiti, South Africa, India and Russia.  ********************************************************************************************************************************************** Hour 2. The Legendary Eddie Levert Debuts His New Album " Did I make You Go Ooh ". Eddie Levert, Sr. is one of the founders and lead singers of the legendary R&B group, The O'Jays. Known for his raspy voice and sexy moves, Eddie has a range that takes him from alto to second tenor. His style is full of emotion and deep passion. To add to his resume, Levert has written and produced many hits as well as mentoring his very successful sons Gerald and Sean who also became major forces in the music industry. With a career that spans over 50 years, Eddie Levert has done and seen enough to write many books, one of which him and his late son Gerald have already completed ('I Got Your Back' pub. 2008).  

Welcome to D-Verse Radio the only universe where all the stars shine brightly. We have great segements on D-Verse Radio like The Fab Fabulous News, Relationship Top 10's, and D-Slate's Blow the Dust off of them Old School Double Play. Today on our Celebrity Thursday edition we are going to be flying through the D-Verse with hit music and great interviews. Today on the show we will be talking Legendary R&B Singer Eddie Levert from the Legendary R&B Soul music group The Ojays  

The Legendary  Eddie Levert.  Debuts His New Single  "Did I Make You Go Ooh"   Eddie Levert, Sr. is one of the founders and lead singers of the legendary R&B group, The O'Jays. Known for his raspy voice and sexy moves, Eddie has a range that takes him from alto to second tenor. His style is full of emotion and deep passion. To add to his resume, Levert has written and produced many hits as well as mentoring his very successful sons Gerald and Sean who also became major forces in the music industry. With a career that spans over 50 years, Eddie Levert has done and seen enough to write many books, one of which him and his late son Gerald have already completed ('I Got Your Back' pub. 2008)Nominated four times for a Grammy Award, last time being at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards; "Love Train"-1973; "For the Love of Money" - 1974 and Use Ta Be My Girl" - 1978. Nominated four times for an American Music Award 1990 American Music Award for "Best Duo" and "Best Group" NAACP Award for "Outstanding Vocal Group" in 1991 Soul of America Award in 1993 Award for "Lifetime Commitment to the Community for service and beautiful sounds that continue to change the face of music" from 100 Black Men, October 20, 2001 Award for "Supporting the UNCF", given to The O'Jays at the 18th Annual Mayors Ball in Atlanta, Georgia (United Negro College Fund Mask Award)(12/15/01) Soul Train 2002 Quincy Jones Award for "Outstanding Career Achievement in the field of Entertainment"

Eddie Levert of the O'Jays discusses his career and time at the Sugar Shack with Tom Hayes, Billy Porter, Rudy Guarino, Jerry Maffeo, Nelson Curry of the Klass Band Brotherhood and their hit single, "Back to the Sugar Shack". Eddie talks about his hit songs, "Love Train", Money, Money, Money, Backstabbers, etc. 

Rudy Guarino, creator, owner, operator of the world renown Sugar Shack of Boston, MA from 1966 to 1967 co-hosts today's Upbeat program with Billy Porter and Tom Hayes as they welcom, Eddie Levert, lead singer of the word famous 'O'Jays' who's hits "Love Train" " "Money, Money", etc topped the charts during the 60's, 70's and 80's. Eddie and Rudy and Jerry Maffeo, Rudy's manager,  will recount the behind the scenes stories of the O'Jays at the Sugar Shack. Join us for a phenomenal reunion and telling of the glory days of the 'Shack'. "Hookers, Pimps, Gangsters, Celebrities and the Greatest Musical Groups in the World!"         

The concert was held on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, where the original march took place in 1965, and featured performances by Kirk Franklin, Bebe Winans, CeCe Winans, Fantasia, Donnie McClurkin, Eddie Levert, Eric Benet, Flavor Flav, Keith Sweat, Kelly Price, MC Lyte, Rick Ross, Tank, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tyrese, Vanilla Ice, Lady Gaga & R. Kelly. & much more What would Jesus say ?

TODAY ON THE JEFF FOXX RADIO SHOW ONLINE. As we celebrate Black music month We talk to a true R&B legend. Eddie Levert of the world famous O'Jays!!! From The back alleys of Ohio, to the main streets of entertainment, Eddie Levert has seen it all. Today he talks about his journey past, present and future with Jeff Foxx. Also it's the premiere of the Jeff Foxx radio show live broadcast!!! As we broadcast live from Teaneck high school in Teaneck New Jersey for their career day. It was very exciting to see these young students take the microphone and create their own radio show before your very ears. All this and more today on the Jeff Foxx radio show online.

LOTL THE QUIET STORM WELCOMES LEGENDARY MUSIC PRODUCER & SONGWRITER PRESTON GLASS. DEBUT HIS NEW CD ( ELEVATOR SPEECH ) With a lengthy resume that includes work with soul greats such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, and Lionel Richie, Preston Glass spent three decades writing, arranging, and producing exclusively for others. In 2006, he began releasing his own albums— frequently enlisting impressive supporting vocalists (e.g., Eddie Levert, LaToya London, and Keni Burke) to assist in bringing his new concepts to life. Elevator Speech, his fourth solo disc, marks the first time he has taken on the all-encompassing roles of songwriter, player, singer, arranger, and producer as a one-man operation.

Eddie Levert, Sr. is one of the founders and lead singers of the legendary R&B group, The O'Jays. Known for his raspy voice and sexy moves, Eddie has a range that takes him from alto to second tenor. His style is full of emotion and deep passion. To add to his resume, Levert has written and produced many hits as well as mentoring his very successful sons Gerald and Sean who also became major forces in the music industry. With a career that spans over 50 years, Eddie Levert has done and seen enough to write many books, one of which him and his late son Gerald have already completed ('I Got Your Back' pub. 2008).

LEGENDARY MALE GROUP LEVERT II GEARS UP TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “HEY LOVE” Get ready for the unique blend of retro-soul for the new generation combined with the old school classic beats that set the standard for true R&B music. Legendary male group LEVERT II is preparing to satisfy their longtime loyal fans with a new hit song “Hey Love” from their upcoming album “Dedication.” The single showcases the singers' renowned smooth vocal arrangements mixed with captivating instrumentals that spark the instincts of music enthusiasts. “Hey Love” will take both new and old fans into the future on its release date of Tuesday August 30, 2011. LEVERT ll is the new name of the legendary R&B trio LeVert. LEVERT II unites Marc Gordon, original founding member of LeVert, and new member Blaq Rose. Founded in the early 1980's, the legendary R&B trio LeVert originally comprised Gerald and Sean Levert, the sons of O'Jays founder Eddie Levert , and Marc. After signing to Atlantic Records, the powerhouse sensations quickly dominated the R&B scene and Billboard charts with popular hits such as “Casanova,” “Baby I'm Ready,” and “Addicted to You.” However, the men pursued solo careers about a decade later as Gerald rose to fame as a Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, and producer. The members of LeVert pursued a reunion in the mid-2000's, but tragedy struck with the death of Gerald in 2006 and the death of Sean a short two years later. This devastation motivated Marc to continue the project and honor the brothers' legacy. Now as he joins forces with Blaq Rose, LEVERT II has put the finishing touches on the project that they began with Sean.

Philadelphia International takes over the airwaves of the 70s: the incredible O’Jays are featured in this podcast, with founding member Walter WIlliams, who talks about growing up with Eddie Levert in Ohio, where they were REQUIRED to sing gospel.  After an encounter with Gamble and Huff during and Intruders show at [...]