Artists Who Lost Millions Without Publishing Rights
The music business has always been complicated, and for artists focused on creating, the business side can feel like a foreign language. Publishing is one...
Tag : Marvin Gaye
Motown’s First Animated Video for Marvin Gaye
Motown unveils the first official animated music video for Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," featuring vibrant 70s-style animation and psychedelic visuals....
Absolute BEST Black Male Singers of All Time
Ranking the absolute best Black male singers of all time including Luther Vandross, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, and Bobby Womack based on vocal...
R&B Music: Soulful Sounds That Move Your Heart
R&B music has captivated audiences for decades, evolving from 1940s jazz and gospel roots to contemporary sounds. Legendary artists like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and...
Motown Records: A Family Legacy Celebrated at 1974 Picnic
Exclusive footage from the 1974 Motown Records picnic captures Berry Gordy, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, and the Jackson 5 celebrating their legendary Detroit legacy....
Stevie Wonder Advises Marvin Gaye Family on Blurred Lines
Stevie Wonder offers advice to Marvin Gaye's family regarding the famous Blurred Lines copyright lawsuit case. Former KJLH employee shares insights about Wonder's character....
Marvin Gaye and Gregory to Feature in 2019 Forever Sts
Marvin Gaye and Gregory Hines will be honored with commemorative stamps by the USPS in 2019. Gaye joins the Music Icon series while Hines becomes...
Marvin Gaye and Gregory Featured in 2019 Forever Stamps
Marvin Gaye and Gregory Hines will be honored with commemorative Forever Stamps by USPS in 2019. Gaye joins the Music Icon series while Hines becomes...
Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Marvin Gaye's iconic album 'Let's Get It On' celebrates its 50th anniversary with a deluxe edition featuring 33 bonus tracks and 18 unreleased songs....
Jan Gaye, Marvin Gaye’s Ex-Wife, Dies After Book
Jan Gaye, Marvin Gaye's second wife, died Saturday in Rhode Island after publishing her tell-all memoir 'After the Dance: My Life with Marvin Gaye.'...
Mickey Stevenson Honored at Songwriters Hall of Fame
Mickey Stevenson, America's first A&R man and Motown legend, will be honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala alongside Mariah Carey and The Isley...
Attorney Ben Crump and George Clinton Meeting
Attorney Ben Crump and funk legend George Clinton plan a news conference outside Sony Music headquarters to address intellectual property theft involving Black artists, focusing...
Classic Black Civil Rights Songs
Explore powerful civil rights anthems including Gil Scott-Heron's 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,' Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On,' and James Brown's 'Say it Loud.'...
Rob Redding’s Book on Black Gay Leaders Tops Amazon
Radio host Rob Redding's controversial book 'The Professor' hits #1 on Amazon, exploring gay relationships' impact on black power and leadership....
Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson Dies
Nick Ashford, one half of legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, died at 70 from throat cancer complications. The duo penned classic hits like...
Motown Celebrates Marvin Gaye’s Legacy Vinyl
Motown releases More Trouble, a vinyl-only collection of alternate tracks from Marvin Gaye's 1972 Trouble Man soundtrack. The collection features rare vocal versions and extended...
Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On Live Album
Marvin Gaye's legendary 1972 Kennedy Center concert featuring his complete What's Going On album gets its first standalone release on vinyl and CD this October....
Motown to Release Marvin Gaye’s Lost 1972 Album
Motown releases Marvin Gaye's never-issued 1972 album 'You're The Man' for his 80th birthday. The shelved follow-up to 'What's Going On' debuts on vinyl March...
Nat King Cole Centennial Launch with New Releases
Nat King Cole's 100th birthday celebration launches with two new Capitol collections and an expanded Marvin Gaye tribute album, all releasing March 15....
Marvin Gaye and Gregory Featured in 2019 Forever Stamps
The USPS will honor Marvin Gaye and Gregory Hines with commemorative Forever stamps in 2019. Gaye joins the Music Icon series while Hines becomes the...
Marvin Gaye’s “Grapevine” Gets Vinyl Reissue
Marvin Gaye's classic 1968 hit 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' gets new vinyl reissue treatment. The rare 'You're The Man' album finally releases on...
Ed Sheeran Sued for Millions Over “Let’s Get It On”
Ed Sheeran faces a $100 million lawsuit over alleged similarities between his hit 'Thinking Out Loud' and Marvin Gaye's classic 'Let's Get It On.'...
Soul Music Legend Leon Ware Dies at Age 77
Soul music legend Leon Ware died at age 77 on February 23, 2017. The Detroit-born songwriter and producer created hits for Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye,...
Discussion on Marvin Gaye’s Legacy Sparks Nostalgic Memories
A mother's discussion about Marvin Gaye's legacy with her friend leads to surprising musical knowledge from her 7-year-old, highlighting the importance of passing down music...
Mickey Stevenson’s Pivotal Role at Motown Records
Mickey Stevenson, Motown's first A&R director, reflects on his pivotal role in building the legendary label in his new book, revealing behind-the-scenes stories and his...