Eddie Levert on His Legacy, Work Ethic, and New Music: A Lesson in Greatness
If there’s one thing Eddie Levert wants people to know, it’s this: you don’t play with your gift.
At 82 years old, the legendary lead singer of The O’Jays could easily sit back and enjoy his legacy. He’s got decades of hits, platinum records, and enough classics to fill hours of radio airplay. But that’s not how Eddie Levert operates. Music is in his soul—and he’s not stopping anytime soon.
When Eddie joined Mason, Angie, and Devon on 105.9 KISS-FM, he gave us a masterclass on dedication, passion, and what it takes to be great.
“You Don’t Give That Away”
One moment that stuck out during the interview was when Mason shared a personal story about Eddie’s tough love.
Years ago, Mason was thinking about stepping away from radio to try something different. He casually mentioned the idea to Eddie, expecting some friendly advice. Instead, the room turned to ice.
Eddie looked him dead in the eye and told him:
“This is what you do. This is what you’ve been doing. You don’t give that away.”
That was the end of the conversation. And that was all Mason needed to hear.
Eddie’s words hit deep because they weren’t just advice—they were a commandment from a man who has lived and breathed music his entire life. His philosophy is simple:
If you commit to something, you give it everything you’ve got. No shortcuts, no half-measures—just work.
Mason took that lesson and ran with it, bringing that same energy to his career. Whether he’s calling NBA games or running the morning show, he attacks every moment like it’s the seventh game of the NBA Finals.
And if there’s one thing Eddie Levert can’t stand, it’s people who don’t take their craft seriously.
“It’s not sometimes, it’s not just the weekends. It’s every time, all the time, every day,” Eddie told the team.
That mindset is why Eddie still sounds just as good in 2025 as he did in 1975.
Eddie’s Got New Music—And It’s Straight Fire
Now, let’s talk about what had everyone buzzing during the interview—Eddie’s new music.
Yes, you read that right. Eddie Levert is back with fresh, soulful tracks that bring that classic grown-folks vibe we all love.
The first track, “I Wanna Love On You,” is what Eddie calls “baby-making music.” And let’s be real—he’s not wrong. It’s smooth, it’s sensual, and it feels like the kind of song you put on when you’re setting the mood just right.
Then there’s “Let’s Go To My Place,” which has that steppers’ groove that makes you want to get up and move.
And here’s the best part:
Every note, every instrument, every beat? 100% real.
“All of that is live musicians,” Eddie said. “No drum machines, no fake stuff—just real drums, real bass, real guitar.”
In an era where auto-tune and digital production have taken over, Eddie is sticking to what made soul music great in the first place: real instruments, real passion, and real storytelling.
Why Eddie Levert Will Never Stop Making Music
When asked why he still records new music, Eddie’s answer was simple:
“That’s the only thing I know. If I don’t do that, then I lose me.”
That’s why Eddie keeps pushing, keeps recording, and keeps performing—because this isn’t just a job for him. Music is who he is.
He’s got nothing to prove at this point. The world knows he’s a legend. But he still wakes up every day with the same fire, the same hunger, and the same love for the game that he had back when The O’Jays were just getting started.
Eddie Levert doesn’t need hits anymore—he’s got plenty of those. But what he does need is to keep creating, keep expressing, and keep sharing his gift with the world.
And as long as he’s got a voice, a microphone, and a stage, you best believe Eddie Levert is going to be singing his heart out—just like he always has.
Eddie’s Music Is Timeless—And So Is His Message
There aren’t many artists left who can say they’ve been making music for over six decades and still sound as good as ever.
But Eddie Levert isn’t most artists.
His message is simple but powerful:
• Find what you love.
• Work at it every single day.
• And when the world tells you to slow down? Keep going.
That’s what greatness looks like. That’s why Eddie Levert is a legend.
And that’s why we’ll be rocking with him forever.
