DeBarge: Legendary R&B Family Band of the 80s
DeBarge was a legendary R&B family band from Detroit who became a top Motown act in the 1980s. Known for hits like 'Rhythm of the...
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El DeBarge: The Legendary R&B Icon’s Life and Music
El DeBarge, the legendary R&B icon behind hits like 'Rhythm of the Night,' shaped 1980s music with his soulful voice and timeless songs despite personal...
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....
Major Leadership Changes at Capitol Music Group by UMG
Tom March named new chairman and CEO of Capitol Music Group, with Lillia Parsa as co-president. Leadership changes follow Michelle Jubelirer's departure....
Motown Museum Expands (video) –
The iconic Motown Museum in Detroit announces major expansion plans. The museum celebrates the legendary record label's history and cultural impact....
Former Record Label Exec Starts Music Start-up Deepr�
Former Motown Records A&R executive Darrell Thompson co-founded Deepr, an Atlanta-based music discovery app that reveals full song credits and connects fans to creators behind...
Clarence Avant, Influential Music Executive, Dies at 92
Clarence Avant, legendary music executive known as 'The Black Godfather,' has died at 92. The influential power broker shaped careers of countless artists and bridged...
Lil Yachty’s “Let’s Start Here” Video
Lil Yachty releases experimental psychedelic album 'Let's Start Here' via Quality Control/Motown Records. The Grammy-nominated artist explores alternative rock influences....
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Releases New Album I Rest My Case
YoungBoy Never Broke Again drops his highly anticipated album I Rest My Case in 2023, marking his debut under Never Broke Again LLC and Motown...
Berry Gordy Appoints Carol Perrin as CEO of His Companies
Berry Gordy appoints Carol Perrin as CEO of his companies. The former law firm partner will lead operations for the Motown founder's business empire....
Motown Records Names Courtney Lowery Executive VP
Motown Records names Courtney Lowery as Executive VP of Media Strategy and Lifestyle. Lowery will oversee media strategy for the label's roster....
Motown Records 1974 Picnic with Label’s Stars (video)
Rare 1974 video footage captures Motown Records stars at a company picnic. Many legendary artists featured are no longer with us, making this vintage footage...
Industry Vet Ruben Rodriguez has Died
Music industry veteran Ruben Rodriguez has died in his sleep. The executive founded Pendulum Records and discovered Grammy-winning artists like Digable Planets....
Motown Records Appoints JD Anderson Senior VP Marketing
Motown Records appoints JD Anderson as Senior VP of Marketing and Digital Strategy. The former Epic Records executive will lead marketing campaigns for Motown's artist...
Underground Online Radio: Motown DJs
NTS Radio launches month-long Motown celebration featuring world-renowned DJs including Grooverider, Ron Trent, and Kerri Chandler exploring deep cuts from the legendary label's catalog....
Ethiopia Habtemariam Promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown
Ethiopia Habtemariam has been promoted to Chairman and CEO of Motown Records after serving as President since 2014. Under her leadership, the iconic label relocated...
Andre Harrell has Died
Music industry legend Andre Harrell, founder of Uptown Records and former Motown president, has died at age 59. D-Nice announced his passing during Club Quarantine....
Former Motown President Dies
Baldassare 'Barney' Ales, former Motown Records president who helped break hits by Supremes, Temptations, and Stevie Wonder, died at 85. He played a central role...
Corey Smyth Launches Blacksmith Recordings
Corey Smyth launches Blacksmith Recordings in partnership with Capitol Music Group and Motown Records. The new label features Vince Staples and Kilo Kish....
Zhan�’s Debut Album Pronounced Jah-Nay Reissued for 25th
Zhan�'s classic debut album Pronounced Jah-Nay gets a 25th anniversary vinyl reissue featuring hits like 'Hey, Mr. D.J.' and 'Groove Thang' on black and orange...
R&B Star Kevin Ross Quits Motown Records, Hints at Next Plan
R&B star Kevin Ross officially parts ways with Motown Records to launch his independent label Art Society Music Group. His new album Audacity drops in...
Motown to Release DETROIT Soundtrack Inspired by the Film
Motown Records releases Detroit Official Soundtrack featuring The Roots' new song 'It Ain't Fair' and classic Motown artists. The album captures the sound of 1967...
BBA Honors Clarence Avant and Lee Bailey
The Black Business Association honors music executive Clarence Avant and radio pioneer Lee Bailey during Black Music Month at their June 20 awards dinner in...
Motown Recording artist LaPorsha Renae Did Lunch with K92.7
Motown artist LaPorsha Renae visited Columbus GA's K92.7 radio station to preview her new album 'Already All Ready' for fans during a special lunch event....
Polygram Relaunches with “The Story of Motown”
Universal Music Group relaunches Polygram Entertainment to produce music-focused films and TV shows. Their first project is 'The Story of Motown' documentary featuring Berry Gordy's...