Got To Give It Up: 15 Songwriters And Producers That Shaped The Motown Sound

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Nov 7 · 11 min read

Rashad Grove

Photos: Motown Records Archives

Emanating from Detroit, aka Motor City, the Motown sound forever transformed the landscape of soul and pop music. For the last 60 years, guided by the vision of founder Berry Gordy, Motown’s music has transcended generations and left an indelible imprint upon culture all over the world. While the label created superstars…

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