Motown

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By 1972, Mr. Wonder had gained autonomy at Motown and was writing independently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The next is a winding presentation by BJ to Tae Young about the influence of Motown groups like the Jackson 5 and boy bands like New Edition on the momentum of K-pop’s rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The snazzy Motown rocker was one of the year’s undeniable singles, hitting No. 3 on the Hot 100.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Neo-soul was christened by D'Angelo's own manager Kedar Massenburg, a US record producer who would later serve as president of Motown Records.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

The Motor City, which hasn’t been dubbed Motown yet, becomes for a time the “Arsenal of Democracy.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides