Levert.Sweat.Gill is the debut studio album by American supergroup LSG. It was released by East West Records on November 11, 1997, in the United States. The album includes contributions from guest producers Sean "Puffy" Combs and Jermaine Dupri. The Lox, Faith Evans, Coko, Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, MC Lyte, and Jazze Pha make guest appearances on the album. LSG peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and number 2 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
AllMusic editor Leo Stanley wrote that "these guys know how to pick a good song and deliver it memorably. There are a few weak cuts scattered throughout the album, but they're so well crafted, they're easy to enjoy. But the true moments to treasure occur when everything falls into place â when they have a strong melody and lush production, LSG's voices blend in thrilling harmony and produce some truly affecting smooth R&B. And while its roots are certainly in old-fashioned, lover-man R&B, there's a distinct new flavor to the music [...] That helps make LSG's first album a satisfying debut indeed." Connie Johnson from The Los Angeles Times criticized the album's conservative style, stating that guest artists such as Faith Evans, MC Lyte, and The LOX outperformed the main trio. She concluded that the album was disappointing given the group's talent.
Levert.Sweat.Gill opened and peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and number 2 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, with first week sales of 138,000 copies. It was certified gold and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 12, 1997, and was later awarded double platinum on May 23, 2003, recognizing shipments of 2 million units. Levert.Sweat.Gill also reached the top 40 in the Netherlands, peaking at number 35 on the Dutch Albums Chart.
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