R&B Group LEVERT II Set to Release Debut CD Dedication December 6th
(Chicago, IL/Miami, FL – December 3, 2011) – Chicago-based imprints KES Record Group and KES Music & Distribution have inked a joint venture deal with 9311 Entertainment Group. Their first project will be the release of Dedication, the debut CD from new R&B group LEVERT II available now on iTunes and in stores on December 6, 2011.
Dedication will be distributed nationally by KES Music & Video Distribution and marketed by National Marketing Advertising and Promotion Service, a division of KES Networks.
Dedication is a posthumous release and tribute to the legacies of both Gerald & Sean Levert. In 2007, Sean Levert reunited with LeVert co-founder Marc Gordon and formed LEVERT II. They eagerly began recording with new group member Blaq Rose but before the project’s completion, Sean passed away in 2008. With heavy hearts Gordon and Blaq Rose picked up the pieces and saw the project to completion.
Gordon states, “As CEO of 9311 Entertainment Group, the label home of LEVERT II, I’m very excited for the opportunity to partner with Karvin Johnson and the KES family. I’m grateful for his Team’s belief in us and commitment to helping bring this project to light. Sean was very proud of this music.”
Founded in the early 1980’s, LeVert was originally comprised of Gerald and Sean Levert, the sons of O’Jays founder Eddie Levert, and lifelong friend Marc Gordon. The popular trio dominated the R&B scene and Billboard charts with popular hits such as “(Pop, Pop, Pop) Goes My Mind,” “Casanova,” “Baby I’m Ready,” and “Just Coolin’ ” featuring Heavy D. The original members of LeVert pursued a reunion in mid-2000, but those dreams ended with the death of Gerald in 2006.
Original members of the group LeVert, Marc Gordon & Sean Levert regrouped to form “LEVERT II” after the passing of brother Gerald Levert and began recording a CD with new member Blaq Rose dedicated to Gerald entitled “Dedication” While finalizing the recording, Sean suddenly passed, leaving Marc and Blaq in shock & disbelief… Ironically for Marc & Blaq to continue on with the “Dedication” project, it would take more dedication than they could imagine, Marc says: “It’s been a real challenge getting to this point and I’m sure they’ll be more challenges ahead but I’m dedicated to promoting the legacies of Gerald and Sean, keeping the music & memories alive for generations to come.” Almost 4 years after losing Sean, “Dedication” is now in stores, featuring Hall of Fame legends, The O’Jays on the track “What a Woman” Listen to snippets of “Dedication” in this video.
ded·i·ca·tion : an inscription or announcement prefixed to a book, piece of music, etc, dedicating it to a person or thing …
The title track & intro to the CD “Dedication” ” This was one of the hardest songs I recorded in my life… first of all the reason we were recording it was hard enough, Me & Sean wanted to pay respect to Gerald in a song but while recording it I’d have flashbacks all the time of the many memories & experiences we (Me,Gerald & Sean) had comin up together… Our lives wasn’t as easy as it seemed and it took real dedication to make it in this business, everytime we heard “NO” it made us more determined to make it, The song can’t begin to tell you the whole story but I wanted to share some of the memories in this clip.” Remember: “Whatever you do in life, be Dedicated”
“Dedication” is the first release from LeVert II and is scheduled for release on 9311 Entertainment Music Group. The project will be a blend of soulful ballads like “Anywhere,” “Cold Blooded,” “Understand You,” “Superman,” “What a Women” featuring the legendary O’Jays and the Reverbnation.com Top Ten hit single “Superstar.” Now more than ever before Marc and Blaq Rose are committed to honoring the legacies of their fallen brothers and have dedicated the upcoming release to them both. Marc said, “Dedication” is a true labor of love. It’s not only a testament to the healing power of music but is also a reflection of the passion that we have for it.” For more information, log onto www.Reverbnation.com/levert2 or www.myspace.com/LeVert2LeVert.
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