The O'Jays Exclusive Hollywood Interview

Prior to taking the stage at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles, members of the legendary R&B group, The O’JAYS spoke exclusively with ReelUrbanNews.com.
“We deliver the message man. We not only sang the songs, we sang about things and about what’s going on in the world and in life. We enlightened them and we helped them to carry their burdens. We helped them get through the bad times and the good times.” Eddie Levert, Sr., The O’JAYS
“The old man use to say, ‘when you leave the performance, they should leave talking about you.’ Meaning us. You will not ruin my reputation.” Walter Williams, Sr., The O’JAYS
“It’s been over five decades. If you’ve seen any bodies work before me, then you will see that I have to maintain that level of consistency. I still find it to be a big responsibility because their still on top of their game. If they were to slack off, I could sit on a stool and just chill. But they don’t do it, so I can’t do it. Yes, it’s a big responsibility, but I’m up for it.” Eric Nolan Grant, The O’JAYS

[@dolly24242]

"The OJAY'$ & TEMP'$ are definitely my favorite OLD SCHOOL groups when it comes to every aspect of performing !

[@msmusicmaestro61]

No groups like the Ojays anymore. The mighty mighty Ojays

[@delilarbrown2362]

msmusicmaestro61 NewBirth Wildflower

[@marywoods4103]

Still one of the best R&B old school performers!!!-

[@soma1v6]

WE REALLY APPRECIATE ALL OF THE FAMILY BLOOD MEMBERS ALL OF THE WORLD WE APPRECIATE THE O'JAYS FOR LIFE

[@soma1v6]

The O'Jays

[@lisap4251]

I listen to the O'Jays everyday. They don't have a clue what real music is today

[@terrystearman6277]

O'Jays and 4 Tops best ever why is there no more talent like these guys.

[@carltonbanks5470]

The best? ever Them Isley Brothers got something to say about that tho. 😅

[@pamstewart2188]

You not only delivered a message YOU ARE STILL DELIVERING! I hope they get these messages……

[@mawbeautiful881]

O’Jays for life. They came they saw they conquered. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@dalesavagethemyproducts7191]

Eddie & Walter,living musical legends ..my favorites

[@junglejane3836]

That's great he dont smoke he dont drink. O'Jays you delivered the message of love thank you!!!

[@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593]

The loud backdrop music was not a wise decision. Glad to see them .

[@2468allan]

These guys are great. Eddie and Walter keep it real. They schooled Eric Grant quite well.

[@ruthperkins8927]

Love you to life. 💋😘

[@judyjefferson3642]

Woo wee THEM OJS RIDEING IN STYLE .ACADILAC SUV BABY..WORLD WITE RECONITION..THATS NOT JUST GOOD BUT LIKE MY MOTHER TOLD ME...BE THE BEST...AMEN MS JUDY...

[@Lawrence_619]

my favorite "male group"..and there is no close second place. I think the thing that makes this group so awesome and legendary, is actually the thing that Eddie said near the end of the interview...and it keeps getting passed over for some reason, when this group is mentioned among other groups. And that is, The O'Jays sang about everything..at least, everything that we consider "societal"...things that matter in society, they sang about it. And it wasn't always "feel good" stuff, but the sound of their voices, made whatever they sang about, SOUND GOOD. They sang about love, obviously..and they sang about day to day life, obviously. But the tough stuff to talk about, is actually the stuff that made them stand out even more than the other groups that meant well, but were not willing to push the envelope, even a little bit. Groups like the Temps and the 4 Tops or the Manhattans. So, when you hear "For the Love of Money", you heard their cautionary tale of what the obsession of "that mean, mean green" will do to you. But if you aint careful, you'll keep missing what Eddie says about how money will make a woman "sell her precious body, for a small piece of paper that carries a lot of weight"...thats DEEP....or when you hear them, unapologetically sing about 'African slavery", on the 'Ship Ahoy" album. So, their legacy shows them to be one of, if not the most versatile male group of all time, because they had no problem stretching the parameters, of what common listeners felt should be sung about.

[@kurtadams3021]

LEGENDS

[@dejiarenealove7299]

I love my favorite uncles Eric nolan grant and Eddie levert and Walter Williams ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽🇱🇷💘💘💘💘❤ and my cousin's gerald levert and Sean levert

[@ethelshort3909]

O'Jays Anyway Anyday

[@toyotacorolla2395]

2018? Back stabbers. I know some friends like that

[@deloresclark3411]

Eddie Levert & Walter Williams legends in there own rights. Eric Nolan was a good choice he's very talented just like previous members.

[@wendyclayton5192]

Love

[@marvapringle3733]

Ojays temps dramatics delfonics whispers new editions

[@creolenolamix1164]

I love your list except New Edition I wouldn't put them with this generation the Stylelistic would have been better because of the legacy and who payed the way for groups like New Edition, Silk, Boys to Men, Jodeci and many more in the 80s, and 90s era the O'Jays and other groups in they era are the blue print to the younger generation groups

[@cecilsutton2531]

It'great should,,!!😢😢

[@soulsista2258]

Hello ojays

[@delisascott3903]

Old school baby never be like this: generation now never be

[@kevintrace5396]

Retire I'd say go out on top too old

[@chidimmakanu7083]

Clinic matters