B-Side Bangers: Gerald Levert
The hits made them stars, but the deep cuts made us fans! See if you know any of these "B-Side Bangers" by Gerald Levert.
Black News 
Most musicians with careers that’ve spanned over three musical decades usually have the accolades to show it. When it comes to late soul king Gerald Levert, his recognition came more or less from the fans he affected with his music rather than the industry he so diligently served.
His accidental death due to acute intoxication at the age of 40 on November 10, 2006 took from us a man that worked overtime to bless the world with his gift of song. 20 years later, we still cherish everything he gave us while also mourning all that could’ve been.
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Although he admittedly deserved so much more, that’s not to say that Gerald Levert was entirely unsung. Throughout his 23-year career, his journey took him from performing alongside late brother Sean Levert and friend Marc Gordon in the Gold-selling trio, LeVert, solo success in his own right that saw four of his seven studio albums reach Gold status and a short stint as a supergroup with Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill to make LSG — their first album went Double Platinum thanks to their 1997 hit single, “My Body.” Gerald would frequently double up, sometimes even triple up, in order to serve each side of his artistry.
Two wins as LeVert at the 1988 Soul Train Awards, paired with a handful of nominations throughout his solo career and time with LSG, make up the entirety of the accolades he received while alive. The GRAMMYs only recognized his decade-and-a-half solo career with his pothumously-released 2007 album, In My Songs, which received “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for its title track. He later won a posthumous NAACP Image Award, his first and only, for “Best Duo or Group” alongside his father, Eddie Levert.
While the industry never quite showed him the recognition he deserved, it didn’t stop Gerald Levert from being one of the most consistent voices in R&B during his time here.
From group hits to fan-favorites in his extensive solo catalog, Gerald left us with a substantial size of music to remember him by. It was only right that we put you on to the deep cuts of his career, hidden gems nestled in-between chart-topping singles and songs that only true fans know the lyrics to. Even though we know he was far from finished, his work ethic in the booth resulted in decades of jams to enjoy that showcase a generational talent we won’t soon forget.
