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== Continued Legacy ==

The O'Jays continue performing into the 2020s, their classic recordings drawing audiences who remember the 1970s hits alongside younger listeners who discovered them through sampling and reissues. Their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 recognized contributions that extended beyond individual hits to encompass their role in establishing Philadelphia as a center of soul music innovation.<ref name="jackson"/>

Eddie Levert's solo career and his sons' success as members of LeVert demonstrated the family's continued musical presence, while the O'Jays' catalog remains among the most sampled in hip-hop, connecting their Philadelphia soul recordings to contemporary production. Their influence on subsequent vocal groups, their example of combining social consciousness with commercial success, and their recordings that continue to resonate decades after their creation ensure their place in American musical history.<ref name="brown"/>