Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) The Hitsville Museum 2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208 When: April 14, 1960 What: Originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr., “Hitsville” became one of the first black-owned record labels. With its iconic artists and songwriters like Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Supremes and The Jackson 5, […]
Based on a statement from the label, Motown is currently on the prowl for an official replacement. In the meantime, GM Pat Monaco will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of Universal Motown. In a statement, the company said, “We remain committed to [Motown] as a strong presence in the contemporary music scene. We will soon announce […]
soul (Middle English, from Old English sawol) – 1. the animating and vital principle in human beings, credited with the faculties of thought, actions and emotion and often conceived as an immaterial entity. 2. a sense of ethnic pride among African-Americans, expressed in areas such as language, social customs, religion and music.
After parting ways from her previous Mathew Knowles management and getting dropped from her label Columbia, Kelly Rowland has just signed a deal with Universal. Universal Motown head Sylvia Rhone made an announcement today about their newest talent on the roster: “I think Kelly is an immensely talented, gracious, and beautiful woman, and I am […]
