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The Queen of Soul put out the call for “new, unsigned classically trained talent,” whom she hopes to personally mentor and sign to her Aretha’s Records label.
Franklin is seeking artists between the ages of 17 and 35, says publicist Tracey Jordan.
Prospective artists can send a CD, DVD or cassette of a cover song performance (“original material will not be reviewed,” Franklin advises), with full name and contact details on the disc or tape, and a labeled spine. She also wants a recent 8-by-10 photo and a short bio that includes musical background.
Submissions must be in a “regular sized case” and can be mailed to:
• Aretha’s Records, c/o Thav, Gross, Steinway & Bennett, 30150 Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms, MI 48012.
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HERE'S SOME HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THE OWNER OF THEARTISTMAP.NET - JOHN MANDEVILLE
John Mandeville is one of Christian music’s most acclaimed songwriters and producers, writing and producing hits for artists such as Avalon, 4HIM, Point of Grace, and Tammy Trent, among others. Prior to his 2009 solo hit “Glorify,” Mandeville was awarded six certified Gold Records, wrote multiple #1 songs, and was nominated for three Dove Awards for Song of the Year with “Jesus Will Still Be There,” which was included in CCM Magazine’s 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music.
After several years of silence, 2009 marked the beginning of a solid new relationship with radio and the music scene for solo artist/songwriter/producer John Mandeville, and his I.P.O. Records indie imprint. Mandeville found a strong show of support at radio for his debut single "Glorify". In the States, this first single from his solo debut titled We Belong To Heaven spent 14 weeks in the Top 10, climbing to #2 on the U.S. Billboard Soft A/C charts. "Glorify" ended the year as one of Christian Music Weekly’s Inspirational Top 10 songs in 2009. "Glorify" also found a solid home in the Top 5 on the 2009 Latin CCM charts, where it stayed for more than four months – in English. Go figure. The video single for "Glorify" also aired on all major Christian Music video shows including JCTV, Gospel Music Channel and Daystar TV.
As the 2009 year closed, Mandeville’s debut project We Belong To Heaven was honored with an Independent Music Awards nomination for Contemporary Christian Album of the year, which he later won at the turn of 2010. The 2009 Holiday season brought John another unexpected gift – his second Top 5 single for the year. Mandeville’s first Christmas single, "Christmas Is You", found immediate support, climbing to #3 in only four weeks on Christian Music Weekly’s 2009 Christmas Chart; soaring among 200+ current Christmas singles.
With all of this in motion at the close of 2011, Mandeville’s I.P.O. Records imprint will be offering the Artist Map process to a growing number of artists and bands in development, through the launch of The Artist Map Community on 11.1.11. It looks like this might be his busiest year yet. Whether you're an emerging artist or positive music fan, get your Free Account during the Beta Launch this month at www.theartistmap.net.
To find out more about John Mandeville, visit his website at http://johnmandeville.com/
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The MAA needs money really bad. Just to keep the basic maintenance together is a chore. Please donate, we don't ask for much, our services have been free for 16 years, and we've done a very good job considering the trial and tribulations we've gone through. We spend about $1000 a month just to keep the lights on and information flowing. Your assistance is so very needed. Click on the link to donate.
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NEW UNIVERSALMOTOWN ARTISTS 2010
The following entertainers are the new millennium Motown artists
streaking up the music scene around the world. There are new artists,
and a few veteran on the list also. These artists represent the centuries
brightest and best on the Universal music scene. You can find this entire
list of Motown artists at MotownAlumni.com or go to the official
UniversalMotown site at Motown.com.
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A detailed list of Motown artists on SOUL TRAIN and what year they appeared [This list was obtained from the official Soul Train website SoulTrain.com]:The Motown Alumni Association Hall Of Fame Grand Opening is today! Pictures and memorabilia is scattered all through the 5 story 3D building on SecondLife.com. It's free to enter, and you can buy copies of virtually anything off the wall's or on the grounds. It's easy to get to.
Just go to Secondlife.com... download their browser (SL Viewer 2) ... make your avatar ... got to search and type Motown Alumni Association Hall Of Fame... then click "teleport". It will take you to the MAA Hall Of Fame site. We even have a lounge area called the "Space Room" where everyone can socialize and meet fans. The 3D world is the wave of the future for teleconferencing and socializing on the web and the MAA is stepping into the frame work of using this technology. My name on Secondlife is Billy Rasa... come visit me!
Billy Wilson aka... Billy Rasa on Secondlife.com
Special message to MAA members, MAA list(s) members, and Motown Alumni;
Just had a meeting and walk through with the major concert promoters Prospecto. They are bringing their concert branding to DETROIT. The Motown Alumni Association was approved with a budget to create the MAA Dedication to the "Motown Revue". We are using original Motown artists for this event. Based on our budget we think we can put together a fantastic show in Detroit at the historic Fort Wayne barracks off Livernois St., in Detroit.
The PROSPECTO 2012 "Spirit Of Detroit" Festival will take place August 24, 25, & 26, 2012 on the entire campus of Fort Wayne in Detroit. Major alternative, rock and hips hop artists from all music genre will perform within 3 stages on those days; the promoters expect to draw over 100,000 people on those days.
The Motown dedication portion will take place inside of the gates of the Fort Wayne campus in front of the historic barracks. This historic event will give baby boomers and their children their first gimps of an actual Motown Revue in nearly 50 years. The acclaimed production to the late Mary Wells will be performing at the event.
There will be an aura of original Motown artists that will perform and special guests that will surprise even the most knowledgeable of Motown officials. The Motown Alumni Association is proud to spear-head the Motown portion of the PROSPECTO 2012 MUSIC FESTIVAL, and we are confident that the entire event will be a total success.
Historic Fort Wayne
6325 West Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48209
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SPONSORS NEEDED FOR THE...
2012 DETROIT BLACK MUSIC AWARDS PRODUCED BY MAA
For the last 4 years the Motown Alumni Association has produced and supported the Detroit Black Music Awards. Our endeavor to recognize the great African American artists that have represented the entire cultural base of Detroit has been an experience to say the least. We are creating new ground in this area and I'm proud to say that we have been successful for the last 3 years of our participation. We are looking for sponsors for this years event, and we are certain that the Motown Alumni Association members will contribute to our cause. The following pages on this sight are all you will need to contribute to this worthy cause. Just click on each page ... print the image, and proceed with the following page until you have printed out all 3 pages. Then follow directions from that point. We hope that you can contribute or sponsor this teriffic event. You can go to:
http://Facebook.com/DetroitBlackMusicAwards
to find pictures and comments on the last couple of events.
You can also download the entire booklet by clicking the link below:
2012 DETROIT BLACK MUSIC AWARDS SPONSORSHIP BOOK
Hope to see you there.
Billy Wilson
MAA President
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Motown Alumni Association endorsed artist: O.T.I.S (Out There In Space) from Detroit, Michigan. For booking or speaking engagements Call Manager Brian Jones at: (248) 388-9686
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Youth Under Construction PSA advertisement is a Motown Alumni Association endorsed commercial.
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Ok Motown know-it-All's. This picture only applies to the old schooler's of Motown, because they will be the experts at naming their friends and longtime acquaintances. Here is the "Men Of Motown" group picture that was taken a few years back at the Motown Museum yearly gala dinner. The year the picture was taken is unimportant, what is important is ...who is in the picture? How many of the "Men Of Motown" can you name? Hint, some of the individuals were also working for the Museum. So, if you think you can recognize everyone, more than likely you won't. So lets go... lets start naming the "Men Of Motown"! Also, ask friends to help, and pass the picture around for assistance. So you think you know Motown ah?
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We are moving up and on. Here are a few of the projects that we have worked on, are currently working on, and plan to work on at the MAA.
* Lifevision 3D exhibit (3D without glasses) joined with Wayne State University Technical Engineering Department
* MAA In The School Program - (MAA goes into the schools to set up inspiration based programming to encourage children to stay in school.)
* The MAA "Read A Story" Program (Pre-school to 2nd grade school children come to the designated facility to listen to a music celebrity that will read a story to the children.)
* Motown Lecture Series (Motown stars and other celebrity personalities speak to audiences about their life with Motown and the industry, with your host Billy Wilson President of the Motown Alumni Association.)
* MAA Record Industry Workshops
* Motown Legends and Music Tributes series ([produced by DBMA Productions (Detroit Black Music Awards) - Misty Love])
* Motown Artists "Unplugged" Music Series
* MAA Music Competition
* MAA Journalism (Secondary school children research and Interview Motown starts for their school newsletters or classes).
* The licensing of the development of US Postal Stamps for various celebrities and popular personalities in Michigan.
Other important programs and links involving the Motown Alumni association:
- A Stamp For Marvin - A worldwide petition was spearheaded by the now California Chapter of the Motown Alumni Association to get an official US postage stamp created for Marvin Gaye - http://www.hutchsplace.com/Org/name-b/marvin-gaye.htm
- MAA's participation with the Eminem lawsuit - The Motown Alumni Association was the only organization asked to petition an brief to explain the difference in Digital licensing and physical distribution in the music industry. - http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/business/media/28eminem.html?pagewanted=all
- $10million Equity Grant given to Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Al. - On Saturday, September 11, 2010, Billy Wilson, president of the Motown Alumni Association, Inc., and Mr. Jack Ashford, one of the original members of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Recipient "Motown Funk Brothers" visited Stillman College on behalf of the Motown Alumni Association, Inc., and signed a memorandum of understanding with Stillman. -
http://www.stillman.edu/stillman-to-receive-10m-equity-service-grant-from--motown-alumni-association-inc.html
- The MAA certifies the authenticity of Motown acts - http://www.thecontours.net/legal.shtml
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EMI DEFAULT IN LOANS, SELLS FOR 4.1 BILLION
reported by: NewYork Times
EMI Is Sold for $4.1 Billion in Combined Deals, Consolidating the Music Industry By BEN SISARIO EMI, the venerable music company that is home to the Beatles, the Beach Boys and the Motown song catalog, has been sold for $4.1 billion through a pair of deals that usher in a new wave of consolidation in the music industry.
In a complex sale brokered by Citigroup, the Universal Music Group, a division of the French conglomerate Vivendi, will absorb EMI's recorded music operations for $1.9 billion, while EMI's music publishing division will be sold for $2.2 billion to a consortium of investors led by Sony, the companies announced on Friday.
Besides the Beatles, music's biggest trophy, EMI's recorded music assets include Pink Floyd, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra's middle period and current stars like Katy Perry and Coldplay. Its labels include Capitol, Virgin and Blue Note.
The sales ended a four-month auction that was slowed by the instability of the international credit markets. Yet prices were higher than many in the music industry and on Wall Street had expected, helping Citi to recoup some of the $5.5 billion it had lent four years ago as part of a disastrous private equity takeover of the label.
The split of EMI completes the biggest shift in music's corporate structure in almost a decade, reducing the number of major record companies from four to three and allowing Sony and Universal, already the biggest forces in music, to become even bigger.
With Universal and Sony now far outweighing the third major, the Warner Music Group, the competitive landscape of the industry is expected to shift. Warner, which was sold for $3.3 billion in May to the Russian-born investor Len Blavatnik, had offered about $1.5 billion for EMI but dropped out of the bidding two weeks ago over a disagreement about the price.
"From a competitive standpoint it would have been better for the industry if Warner and EMI had merged," said Jeffrey Rabhan, the chairman of the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University and an artist manager. "You want to have three strong players, not two and a half."
Universal and Sony's deals for EMI will be subject to regulatory
approvals, and Universal - which already controls about 30 percent of the music sold around the world - may face close scrutiny in Europe. EMI's market share for recorded music is about 9 percent.
EMI, a British company with roots dating to 1887, has been in financial turmoil since 2007 when Terra Firma, a private equity firm, bought it for $8.4 billion using the $5.5 billion loan from Citi. The bank seized EMI in February after the label defaulted on the loan.
Lucian Grainge, the chairman of Universal, pledged to preserve the British identity of EMI.
"For me, as an Englishman, EMI was the preeminent music company that I grew up with," Mr. Grainge said in a statement. "Its artists and their music provided the soundtrack to my teenage years. Therefore, U.M.G. is committed to both preserving EMI's cultural heritage and artistic diversity and also investing in its artists and people to grow the company's assets for the future."
In their most recent annual reports, Universal had just under $6 billion in revenue last year, Sony's music operations $5.7 billion and Warner $3 billion. EMI's recorded operations had $1.8 billion in revenue and its publishing side $749 million for the year ended March 2010, the last period for which it reported accounts.
Universal said it would finance the deal with its existing credit lines. In apparent anticipation of antitrust challenges, the company said it would sell $680 million in "non-core assets." When it bought the BMG publishing catalog in 2007, Universal had to sell more than $100 million in assets to secure the approval of the European Commission.
Sony's bid was financed by a hodgepodge of investors including Blackstone's GSO Capital Partners unit; Mubadala, the investment arm of Abu Dhabi; Jynwel Capital, from Malaysia; and the media mogul David Geffen. The group was corralled by Robert Wiesenthal, chief financial officer of the Sony Corporation of America. (Music publishing, separate
from recorded music, concerns the copyrights for the music and lyrics that underlie every recording.)
Sony's $325 million investment gives it a minority stake in the venture, which will keep the EMI name. It will be run as an independent unit within Sony by Sony/ATV, the publishing company owned by Sony and the estate of Michael Jackson. "It has been a long process, but something that people have viewed as difficult - the problems in the financial markets - ended up accruing to our benefit," Mr. Wiesenthal said. "We
found long-term investors, who are not just looking at the short-term returns typical of private equity."
The Sony deal also reunites Martin Bandier, Sony/ATV's chief executive, with EMI's publishing division, which he had built into the industry's leader before he left in 2007. Among the 1.3 million songs controlled by EMI are a catalog of thousands of Motown songs, and it also has deals with many current R.& B. and pop songwriters like Alicia Keys and Kanye West.
Some analysts said the disruptions in the music business over the last decade mean that the labels must now justify themselves to generations of artists who have learned to do without them.
"Even with the very large catalogs that these two labels will not have big chunks of, it's still going to be an interesting challenge to see how they remake themselves in the 21st century," said Mike McGuire, a media analyst at Gartner. "So many options are available to artists now that the labels are going to have to show, more than ever, their value as this gigantic entity."
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JAMES JAMERSON AND THE REAL STORY ABOUT MOTOWN 25
EXCLUSIVE MAA FACEBOOK NEWS AND NOW MAA WEBSITE NEWS: Back when Motown 25 was going on, there was a rumor that Motown's most celebrated musician James Jamerson had to buy a ticket to the event, and sit in the back of the building in the balcony to watch the show. We just found out the true story and you are getting it as an exclusive from the MAA.
First of all... Musician's were hardly ever invited to those events anyway, and even if they were invited it was because another musician suggested the individual should come and play or something of that nature. In Jamerson's case though he was not sent an invitation, he did get in backstage, and he did see a number of his friends and celebrities that he either played with or played for. There was an eye witness that was there and was a part of the entire transaction to this story.
A little known singer by the name of Kenny Koontz (who by the way owns the last recordings of James Jamerson) was with James on that famous day. Koontz was one of James' closest friends during that time period, and Jamerson asked Koontz to go to the arena with him - Koontz agreed. when they were walking to the backstage door, Koontz said "The doors just miraculously opened...LIKE HE WAS THE KING!" He went on to say "I didn't even see anyone open the doors." As Koontz stood in a waiting area Jamerson socialized with the likes of Norman Whitfield (Motown producer and songwriter for the Temptations), and Paul Riser (famed arranger and writer for Motown). "I was so excited to see Jamerson at that show I grabbed him and kissed him on the neck" said Norman Whitfield in a rare MAA 1995 interview.
Jamerson told his comrades about not getting an invitation, and how upset he was about it. James entered the building during the introduction of Marvin Gaye, but there was a problem... Backstage personnel would not let Jamerson's friend Koontz in the event. Jamerson was furious, so he left the event without seeing any of the show! James fingered for Koontz to follow him as he was storming out the back entrance. Koontz asked James what was wrong... Jamerson said "They won't let you in... I don't want to stay." Koontz pleaded for him to stay with his friends, and he will watch the monitors that were available. Jamerson said, "If they won't let my friend in, then I don't want to stay." When we told that story to Annie Jamerson (his widow) she said "That sounds like James, he had a heart of gold."
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Mel Lewinter joins Sony exec ranks
Longtime Doug Morris associate will be exec vp, label strategy
By CHRISTOPHER MORRIS (Variety)
Continuing to remake Sony Music Entertainment in his own image, chairman-CEO Doug Morris has appointed his longtime associate Mel Lewinter as executive veepee, label strategy.The move was widely anticipated. Lewinter is only the latest top exec to follow Morris from Universal Music Group this year. Former Island Def Jam Music Group chairman-CEO Antonio "L.A." Reid came on board as chairman-CEO of SME's Epic Records (Daily Variety, July 19). For months, industry chatter has said former Motown Records prexy Sylvia Rhone is also destined for an SME post.
Lewinter will be based in New York and reports directly to Morris.
Morris said in a memo to SME employees, "I have worked closely with Mel for many years and have a deep respect for his ability to balance business acumen with artistic vision. He has played an invaluable part in the success of Universal Music, MCA and Warner Music, and his keen insight and knowledge of the music business will be a major asset to our company."
In the same memo, Lewinter said, "Over the years, Doug and I have formed a unique working relationship that is quite instinctive for both of us."
Lewinter has been Morris' loyal right hand for decades. He was most recently chairman-CEO of Universal Motown Republic Group, a title now held by Barry Weiss, who joined the company from SME's Jive Label Group earlier this year.
Previously, Lewinter was vice chairman of MCA Music Entertainment Group, UMG's precursor. During Morris' tenure at Warner Music Group in the '80s and '90s, Lewinter held a variety of titles, including COO of WMG, executive vp of Warner Music U.S. and vice chairman of the Atlantic Group.
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Supreme Court Ruling Goes Against ASCAP
REPORTED BY: ALLACCESS.COM
THE SUPREME COURT has handed a victory to online music companies when the nation's highest court "declined to hear an appeal in a case that could have resulted in increased royalties for digital music. The decision let stand a lower court’s ruling that downloading a song does not constitute a 'public performance' of it, clarifying a technical but important distinction about the way songwriters and music publishers are paid," reports THE NEW YORK TIMES.The court's ruling stemmed from a case originally filed by ASCAP in 2007. Publishers are currently paid royalties in one of two ways. Most forms of webcasting and online streaming are treated a form of public performance, therefore a "performance right" fee is assessed.A download is treated differently. It's assessed as a "mechanical reproduction" of a song in a fixed format. That term comes from the days of sheet music, and continues to this day when applied to records and permanent downloads."ASCAP, one of the three major organizations in the U.S. that collect royalties on behalf of publishers, argued that the digital transmission of a download was a public performance, in addition to its being a permanent reproduction," noted THE TIMES. "A federal district court ruled against ASCAP. Last year the U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND DISTRICT agreed with the lower court's decision, saying that downloads do not satisfy the conditions for public performance as laid out in THE COPYRIGHT ACT, which states that to perform a work means 'to recite, render, play, dance, or act it.'"ASCAP Pres./Chairman PAUL WILLIAMS released this statement: "ASCAP, on behalf of our 420,000 songwriter, composer and music publisher members,is disappointed that the U.S. SUPREME COURT has chosen not to consider whether a copyrighted musical work is being publicly performed when it is transmitted to a member of the public through an Internet download."Stevie Wonder to Serenade Joseph Lowery SundayThe legendary singer/songwriter is headlining a long list of top local and international performers who will join in the civil rights icon's 90th birthday party, hosted by CNN's Soledad O'Brien.By Janita Poe (cascade.patch.com)
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Comment by Andy Montoyaon February 1, 2012 at 7:29pm Delete CommentHey all, I'm an archivist on a PBS program called "History Detectives". We're working on a segment that will celebrate Mr. Jamerson's contribution to the Motown legacy and overall American music history. The show will air this Summer. The focus of our story will be on his time with Motown between 1959 and 1972. I'm hoping members of this group that knew Mr. Jamerson or have photos of him, of Motown artists' performances, or of the Detroit clubs he played in during this time, might reply to this posting by contacting me at andy.montoya@liontv.usThanks!Andy MontoyaContinue
Started by Anthony"Ant"McKnight Mar 7.
Hey Associates, as an original member of the Soul Train Gang (1971-1973) it saddens me to hear of the passing of Soul Train Founder and Host Don Cornelius. Soul Train, a dance show which started in my home town of Chicago went further than anyone could imagine. I recall at that time all of the recording Artists, new and up and coming that graced the stage of that studio in the Board of Trade Building on Jackson and Dearborn streets in Downtown Chicago. We always received autographed 45 rpm records from the guest artists, which included the Chi-Lites, Barbara Acklin, the Sequins, the Emotions, the Dramatics, the Manhattans, and Little Milton-to name a few.It was a great dance show. We would ride the bus downtown and meet there after school for the taping which would air the following day. Unfortunatly, because of the technology, and budgets,VHS tapes had to be re-used, thus, like so many programs from the 1950s to the 1980s, many of the shows of Soul Train were taped over.My condolences to Don Cornelius and his family, and thanks for the memories and what you've done to put a part of American culture into the mainstream, and in the History scape of Western Culture in America.If there are any other Soul Train Gang members in the Motown Alumni Association please share your thoughts, if not-share your thoughts anyway, I think we all enjoyed Soul Train. Soul Train Gang member: Dennis-from Harrison High School ChicagoContinue
Started by HitsVille45rpm. Last reply by HitsVille45rpm Feb 22.
This is one of the most informative bits of info any young or new producer can own. People fail to understand what work for hire means. When the J.O.B. is over your done, bottom line. The rights to the song is that of the writer, you've been paid so move on. In order to get royalty's for your work it must be done in writing and embedded in the contract at what % he /she will receive. Mr. Billy Wilson I'd like to Thank You on behalf of all the new up and coming producers/writer's. Ronald Betts Blind Energy L.L.C. Continue
Started by Ron B. Last reply by billy wilson Oct 24, 2011.
Hello members, I'd like to know what radio station(s) are you tuning into these days that are playing the R&B, Soul, Blues and/or Jazz classics of the time period1940s to the 1980s these days? What are the call letters, the city and perhaps the Disc Jockeys and if it is possible to stream their programs through the Internet. Some of you here are probably familiar with 'Soul Galore' featured on Redroadmusic.com on Sundays from 2 to 5 pm Eastern time. Soul Galore is great radio with no commercial sponsers that is broadcasting out of England. Are there any similar programs featuring the Soul classics with no Ads happening in the United States-or elsewhere? Continue
Started by HitsVille45rpm. Last reply by HitsVille45rpm Oct 16, 2011.
Expo Schedule / Free Classifieds /BLP Newsletter Update: http://www.bapwd.com/black_literary_players.htm FIRST ANNUAL BLACK LITERARY MARKETPLACE EXPOMid-Summer Conference & ExhibitsAugust 18 and 19, 2011 Royal Oak, Michigan AUTHOR SIGNINGSCARMAN MOOREAugust 19, 201111:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.atRoyal Oak Public Library222 E. 11 Mile RoadRoyal Oak, Michigan 48067(248) 246-3700and6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.at Andiamo129 S. Main StreetRoyal Oak, Michigan 48067(248) 582-9300 SPECIAL INVITED GUESTAugust 18 and 19, 2011 Congressman John Conyers, Jr.,Dellashon DiCresceFOURTEENTH DISTRICT OF MICHIGANU.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESGUEST SPEAKERKaren Ford3rd Vice President, National Writers UnionFriday, August 19, 2011 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.The importance of copyrightCase against Google and the settlementBoycott of the Huffington PostTasini vs. TimesNational shield lawatRoyal Oak Public Library222 E. 11 Mile RoadRoyal Oak, Michigan 48067(248) 246-3700REGISTER: BLMPExpo www.blackliterarymarketplaceexpo.com EXHIBIT SERVICE Buyers are looking for new and exciting films, and book titles by African-American writers and artist for sales, rights and exposure! Save Time and Money by allowing us to display your book on your behalf!FOR AS LITTLE AS $55.00 YOUR WORK WILL GAIN NATIONAL EXPOSURE AND YOU RECEIVE THE BENEFITS OF:* No Travel Stress & Expense * Cover Facing-Out Display * Over 10,000 visitors expected to attend, authors, writers, publishers, song film and playwrights, producers, agents, management companies.Visit our site at: www.blackliterarymarketplaceexpo.com -------------------------------- INVITED GUESTCarman MooreWorld renowned Composer /Conductor and AuthorSPECIAL INVITED GUESTCongressman John Conyers, Jr.GUEST SPEAKERKaren Ford3rd…Continue
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Started by Grace Adams Aug 2, 2011.
Hey Members, can you name any Motown songs released outside of the United States and/or the United Kingdom? Motown did have some major hits outside of the domestic market. England in particular enjoyed a number of releases that either remained in the can in the U.S. or, were available on album only. One I can think of at the moment: "When You Came" by Smokey Robinson. This song was released as a single in Canada, it's on the album 'Smokey's Family Robinson' in 1976. Also, can name any B-sides that did well outside the U.S. Continue
Started by HitsVille45rpm. Last reply by HitsVille45rpm Mar 14, 2011.
You can find consolation in the two songs, "The Love" and "Goodbye For Now".by Brother Eugene Jones @ cdbaby.com With Love,DwainContinue
Started by Dwain Jones. Last reply by HitsVille45rpm Feb 16, 2011.
Hey Alumni Associates, I know it's difficult to choose just one, so could you list here a minimun of three of your favorite Motown ballads (mid tempo's okay) released between 1959-1975. It doesn't matter if it was a hit or miss, if it captured your fancy that's what matters.
Started by HitsVille45rpm. Last reply by Ashley Saywell Nov 9, 2011.
Gladys Horton, is one of the true pioneers at Motown that belongs to that special group of artists, musicians and song writers that helped put Hitsville on the Map in the beginning. A singer as well a song writer, Gladys co-wrote the Marvelettes first hit and Motown's first Cross over hit to reach number one on both the R&B and Pop charts. As of this writing, the Marvelettes have yet to receive a gold record for "Please Mr. Postman". While many of their hits cracked the top 40, at least seven of them went number one R&B in regional markets. The Marvelettes have made a memorable contribution to pop/R&B music and the girl group genre' of the 20th century. Their timing was perfect, their music, in the R&B canons is timeless. In Loving MemoryContinue
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Started by HitsVille45rpm. Last reply by HitsVille45rpm Feb 23, 2011.
FROM RECENT MONTHS...THE THINGS THAT I HAVE READ AND SAW ARE NOT PRETTY IN THE INDUSTRY OF ENTERTAINMENT...."THE BOULE'" AND ALL THE OTHER ENTITIES THAT YOU MUST FACE ALLOW YOU TO BECOME LESS THAN A PERSON TO MAKE IT THESE DAYS AND MUST HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IN THE PAST.... I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR SOME COMMENTS ON WHAT YOU FEEL IS HAPPENING IN THIS INDUSTRY IF YOU REALLY WANT TO MAKE IT....WHAT ARE YOUR OPINIONS ......... IT DEFINITELY HAS MORE TO DO WITH HAVING TALENT........
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Posted by alphonse lead of the miracles 08 on May 18, 2012 at 7:52pm — 1 Comment
Posted by Anthony"Ant"McKnight on April 4, 2012 at 9:36pm
Motown: A Label Of Love

It was 'the sound of young America' that gave voice to the optimism of an era. Motown is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Luke Bainbridge visited Detroit for Observer Music Monthly to ask its stars about that golden age, and why the city's dream turned sour
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BARNEY ALES: Former Marketing Master of Motown Records
[Thanks to BluePower]

Barney Ales part (1)
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Barney Ales part (3)
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alphonse lead of the miracles 08 commented on alphonse lead of the miracles 08's blog post ALPHONSE THE FORMER LEAD SINGER OF THE MIRACLES-UNSUNG
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The Official MAA Researched List Of Motowns' Artist(s)From :
1958 to 1985
(List is in Aphabetical order):
3 Ounces of Love - Motown
3rd Creation - Motown
5th Dimension - Motown
21st Creation - Gordy
Abbey Tavern Singers - Tamla
Abdullah - Soul
Andantes - VIP
Richard Anthony - VIP
Arthur Adams - Chisa
Pepper Adams - Workshop Jazz
Art and Honey - Motown/ Mowest
Wendel Adkins - Hitsville/ M.C.
Allens - Motown
Michelle Aller - Mowest
Luther Allison - Gordy
Susie Allanson - M.C.
Shirley Alston - Prodical
Anonymous Children of Today - Chisa
Apollo - Gordy
Jack Ashford and the Sound of New Detroit - Blaze
Gil Askey - Motown
Kay Austin - M.C.
Bob Babbitt (also a post-"Funk Brother") - Soul
Imanu Amiri Baraka - Black Forum
Rose Banks - Motown
Carl Bean - Motown
Beljeans - Motown
Labrenda Ben and the Beljeans - Gordy
Labrenda Ben (solo) - Gordy
Blackberries (a.k.a. the Andantes) - Mowest
The Black Fighting Men (recorded live in Vietnam) - Black Forum
Black Russian - Motown
Zell Black - Motown
Arthur Blanch - M.C.
Blinky - Motown/ Mowest/ Soul
Bloodstone - Motown
George Bohanon - Workshop Jazz
Boones - Motown
The Boone Family - Motown
Pat Boone - Hitsville/ M.C./ Melodyland
Shirley Boone /w Pat Boone - Melodyland
Gary U.S. Bond - Prodical
Bob and Marcia - Tamla
Bob and Penny - M.C.
Delaney Bramlett - Prodigal
Bobby Breen - Motown
Bottom and Co. - Motown
Brass Monkey - Rare Earth
Roy Brooks - Workshop Jazz
Elaine Brown - Black Forum
Severin Browne - Motown
Sonny Burke - Motown
Burnadettes - Divinity
Dorsey Burnette - Melody/ Melodyland
Jerry Butler - Motown
Joy Buzzers - Motown
Buzzie -Gordy
Caston and Majors - Motown
Cats - Rare Earth
Gaylord and Holiday - Natural Resources
G.C. Cameron - Motown/ Mowest
G.C. Cameron and Syreeta - Motown/ Mowest
G.C. Cameron and Willie Hutch - Mowest
Choker Campbell - Motown
Mike Campbell - Motown/ Mowest
Vin Cardinal - Motown
Stokley Carmichael - Black Forum
Jean Carn - Motown Consolidated Series
Diahann Carroll - Motown
Celebration - Motown/ Mowest
Bruce Channell - Melody
Charlene - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series/ Prodical
Charlene and Stevie Wonder - Motown Consolidated Series
Ken Christie and the Sunday People - Rare Earth
Captain Zap and the Motor Town Cut Ups - Motown
Chuck A Luck (a.k.a. Earl Vandyke) - Melody
Chris Clark - Motown/ VIP
Tiggi Clay - Motown Consolidated Series
Tom Clay - Mowest
Stephen Cohn - Motown
Commodores - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series/ Mowest
Contours - Gordy/ Motown
Cook Country - Motown
Bill Cosby - Motown Consolidated Series
Coyote Sisters - Motown Consolidated Series
Marty Cooper - M.C.
Phil Cordell - Prodigal
Carolyn Crawford - Motown
Creations - Melody
Scatman Crothers - Motown
Courtship - Tamla
Howard Crockett - Melody
Crusaders - Mowest/ Chisa
Dan the Banjo Man - Motown
Bobby Darin - Motown
Darnells - Gordy
Sammy Davis Jr. - Ecology/ Motown Consolidated Series
Danny Day - VIP
Ossie Davis and Bill Cosby - Black Forum
Dayton Boys - VIP
Dazz Band - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Debbie Dean - Motown/ VIP
DeBarge - Gordy/ Motown Consolidated Series
KiKi Dee - Rare Earth/ Tamla
Michael Denton - Rare Earth
Detroit Wheels - Inferno
Devastating Affair - Motown/ Mowest
Hank and Carol Diamond - Workshop Jazz
Joel Diamond - Motown
Dickie and the Poseidons - Motown
Different Shades of Brown - Motown/ Tamla
Vincent Dirirco - Rare Earth
Disco Stan - Prodical
Dorothy, Oma, and Zelpha - Chisa
Ronnie Dove - Hitsville/ Melodyland
Downbeats - Tamla
Lamont Dozier - Melody
Charlene Duncan - Motown
Dunn & Rubini - Prodical
Dynamic Superiors - Motown
Clifton Dyson - Motown
Earthquire - Motown
Easybeats - Rare Earth
Dennis Edwards - Motown Consolidated Series
Dennis Edwards w/ Siedah Garrett - Motown Consolidated Series
Lefty Edwards - Workshop Jazz
Billy Ekstine - Motown
Elgins - VIP
Eric and the Vikings - Gordy/ Motown
Equadors - Miracle
Little Eva and Band (a.k.a. Raynoma Gordy) - Miracle
Yvonne Fair - Motown/ Soul
Fantacy Hill - Prodigal
Fantastic Four - Soul
Jose Feliciano - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Festivals - Gordy
Stepin Fetchit - Motown
Albert Finney - Motown
Finished Touch - Motown
Five Smooth Stones - Chisa
Flavor - Ju-Par
Flight - Motown
King Floyd - VIP
Four Seasons - Motown
Four Tops - Motown
Fox Fire - Prodical
Darla Foster - Melodyland
Jerry Foster - Hitsville
Joe Frazier - Motown/ Prodical
Freeman Brothers - Soul
Fresh - Prodical
Friendly Enemies - Prodigal
Patrick Gammon - Motown
Stu Gardener - Chisa
Marvin Gaye - Motown/ Tamla
Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight and the Pips - Motown
Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston - Tamla
Marvin Gaye and Mary Wells - Motown
Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, and Stevie Wonder - Motown
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell - Tamla
Gaylord and Holland - Prodical/ Natural Resources
Kidd Glove - Motown Consolidated Series
God Squad featuring Leonard Caston - Rare Earth
William Goldstein - Motown
William Goldstein and the Magic Disco Machine - Motown
Tommy Good - Gordy
Cuba Gooding - Motown
Leslie Gore - Mowest
Freddie Gorman - Miracle
Gospel Harmonettes - Motown
Gospel Stars - Divinity/ Tamla
Graffiti Orchestra - Prodical
Rita Graham - Prodical
Kathe Greene - Motown
Paula Greer - Workshop Jazz
Herman Griffin - Motown/ Tamla
Johnny Griffith - Workshop Jazz
Linda Griner - Motown
Larry Groce - M.C.
Connie Haines - Motown
David Hamilton - Workshop Jazz
Jack Hammer - Soul
Chip Hand - Motown/ Prodical
Jack Haney and "Nikiter" Armstrong - Melody
Joe Harnell - Motown
Sam Harris - Motown Consolidated Series
Joel Hartfield - Miracle
Headliners - VIP
Oma Heard - VIP
Hearts of Stone - VIP
Gene Henslee - Melody
Finis Henderson - Motown Consolidated Series
Wes Henderson - Rare Earth
Virgil Henry - Tamla
Joe Hinton - Soul
Danny Hernandez and the Ones - Rare Earth
High Energy - Gordy/ Motown Consolidated Series
Fantacy Hill - Prodical
Hillsiders - Melody
Hit Pack - Soul
Chris Holland and T Bone - Rare Earth
Holland-Dozier (a.k.a. Eddie Holland & Lamont Dozier) - Motown
Eddie Holland - Motown/ Tamla
Brenda Holloway - Tamla
Honest Man - VIP
Bob Horn - Motown
Hornets (a.k.a. . .Mike Valvano and Johnny Powers)- VIP
Thelma Houston - Motown/ Mowest/ Tamla
Thelma Houston and Jerry Butler - Motown
Thelma Houston/ William Goldstein - Motown
Ruben Howell - Motown
Howl The Good - Rare Earth
H.U.B. (Former Rare Earth members) - Motown
Langston Hughes and Margaret Danner - Black Forum
Willie Hutch - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Suzee Ikeda - Motown/ Mowest
Impact of Brass - Rare Earth
Isley Brothers - Tamla
Ivy Jo (a.k.a. Ivy Jo Hunter) - VIP
The Jackson 5 - Motown
Chuck Jackson - Motown/ VIP
Jermaine Jackson - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Michael Jackson - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Jakata - Motown Consolidated Series
Ahmad Jamal - Motown
Keef James - Rare Earth
Rick James - Gordy/ Motown Consolidated Series
Rick James & Smokey Robinson - Motown Consolidated Series
Phillip Jarrell - Prodigal
Jay and the Techniques - Gordy
Jazz Crusaders - Chisa
Jennifer - Motown
Joanne and the Triangles - VIP
Mable Johns - Tamla
Robert John - Motown Consolidated Series
Marv Johnson - Gordy/ Tamla
Mary Johnson - Gordy
Stacie Johnson - Motown/ Mowest
Terry Johnson - Gordy
Gloria Jones - Motown
Jonah Jones - Motown
Porter Jordan - M.C.
Ju-Par Universal Orchestra - Ju-Par
Duke Jupiter - Motown Consolidated Series
Kagny - Motown Consolidated Series
Kagny and the Dirty Rats - Motown Consolidated Series
Bob Kayli (a.k.a. Robert Gordy) - Tamla
Bobby King - Motown Consolidated Series
Dr. Martin Luther King - Black Forum
Frankie Kah'rl - Gordy
Bob Kauli (a.k.a Robert Gordy) - Gordy
Keith and Darrell - Motown Consolidated Series/ Tamla
Karen Kelly - Melodyland
Eddie Kendricks - Tamla
Bobby King w/ Alfie Silas - Motown Consolidated Series
Gladys Knight and the Pips - Soul
KoKo-Pop - Motown Consolidated Series
Kubie - Mowest
Major Lance - Soul
La Salles - VIP
Bettye Lavette - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Rev. Martin Luther King and Liz Land - Gordy
Liz Lands - Divinity
Lee and the Leopards - Gordy
Legend - Tamla
Letta - Chisa
Chico Leverett - Tamla
Lewis Sisters - VIP
Libra - Motown
Little Lisa - VIP
Hattie Little - Gordy
Lodi - Mowest
Lollipops - Gordy/ VIP
Shorty Long - Soul
Lost Nation - Rare Earth
Lovesmith - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Michael Lovesmith - Motown Consolidated Series
Henry Lumpkin - Motown
Kenny Lupper - Tamla
Magic - Rare Earth
Magic Disco Machine - Motown
Sandra Mallett and the Vandellas - Tamla
Mandre - Motown
Rev. Columbus Mann - Tamla
Chrystal Mansion - Rare Earth
Marbaya - Motown
Tenna Marie - Gordy
Martha and the Vandellas - Gordy
Martin and Finley - Motown/ Mowest
Joey Martin - Melodyland
Tony Martin - Motown
Marvelettes - Tamla
Mary Jane Girls - Motown Consolidated Series
Hugh Masekela and the Union of South Africa - Chisa
Matrix - Motown
Thomas McClary - Motown Consolidated Series
Mickey McCullers - Tamla/ VIP
Don McKenzie - Miracle
Barbara McNair - Motown
Ronnie McNair - Motown/ Prodical
Meatloaf - Prodigal
Merced Blue Notes - Soul
Messenger - Rare Earth
Mike and the Modifiers - Gordy
Amos Milburn - Motown
Stephanie Mills - Motown
Midnight Blue - Motown
Bobby Militello w/ Jean Carn - Motown Consolidated Series
Miracles - Motown/ Tamla
Marty Mitchell - Hitsville/ M.C.
Pedro Montero - Motown Consolidated Series
Monk Montgomery - Chisa
Monitors - Soul/ VIP
Morocco Muzik Makers - Motown
Dee Mullins - Melody
Music Makers - Mowest
My Friends - Rare Earth
Naturals - Motown
Jerry Naylor - Hitsville/ M.C./ Melodyland
Frances Nero - Soul
Allen Nichols - Rare Earth
Nick and the Jaguars - Tamla
Nolen and Crossley - Gordy/ Motown Consolidated Series
Bobby Nunn - Motown Consolidated Series
Nu Page - Mowest
Ray Oddis - VIP
Odyssey - Mowest
The Ones - Motown
Orange Sunshine - Prodical
The Originals - Motown/ Soul
Other People - Rare Earth
Little Otis - Tamla
Ozone - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Geno Parks - Miracle/ Tamla
Geno Parks and the Love Tones - Tamla
Eddie Parker - Prodical
Ernie Payne - M.C.
Scherrie Payne - Motown
Scherrie and Susaye - Motown
Bunny Paul - Gordy
Paul Peterson - Motown
Pirates (a.k.a. Temptations) - Melody
P.J. - Tamla/ VIP
Planets - Motown
Platinum Hook - Motown
Bonnie Pointer - Motown
Poor Boys -Rare Earth
Popcorn and the Mohawks - Motown
Posse - VIP
Power of Zeus - Rare Earth
Billy Preston - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Billy Preston and Syreeta - Motown/ Tamla
Pretty Things - Rare Earth
Dave Price - Rare Earth
Prime Time - Motown
Billy Proctor - Soul
Puzzle - Motown/ Rare Earth
Michael Quatro - Prodical
Quiet Storm - Tamla
Barbara Randolph - Soul
Jimmy Randolph - Motown
Rare Earth - Prodical/ Rare Earth
Eivets Rednow (a.k.a. Stevie Wonder) - Motown
Regal Funkharmonic Orchestra/ Motown Consolidated Series
Eugene Remus - Motown
Repairs - Mowest
Lionel Richie - Motown Consolidated Series
Rickenstein - Motown
Rick, Robin, and Him - VIP
Riot - Motown
San Remo Golden Strings - Gordy
Smokey Robinson - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Smokey Robinson w/ Barbara Mitchell - Motown Consolidated Series
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - Tamla
RockWell (a.k.a. Kenny Gordy)- Motown Consolidated Series
Ron and Bill (a.k.a. Ron White and Smokey Robinson) - Tamla
Diana Ross - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Diana Ross and Lionel Riche - Motown
Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye - Motown
Diana Ross and the Supremes - Motown
Diana Ross and the Supremes and the Temptations - Motown
Jerry Ross Symposium - Motown
David Ruffin - Motown
David and Jimmy Ruffin - Soul
Jimmy Ruffin - Miracle/Soul
Rustix - Rare Earth
Irene Ryan - Motown
Soupy Sales - Motown
Satintones - Motown/ Tamla
Lloyd Schoonmaker - Hitsville
Joel Sebastian - Miracle
Blue Septor - Rare Earth
Kenny Seratt - Hitsville/ M.C.
Serenaders - Motown/ VIP
Shades - Tamla
Shadee - Tamla
T.G. Shepard - Hitsville/ Melodyland
Sue Shifrin - Motown
Shirley - Prodical
Valerie Simpson - Tamla
Sisters Love - Motown/ Mowest
Sly, Slick, and Wicked - Ju-Par
O.C. Smith - Motown Consolidated Series
Softouch - Prodical
Isela Sotelo -Motown Consolidated Series
Sounds Nice - Rare Earth
Sparks/ Malcolm McDowell - Motown Consolidated Series
C.P. Spencer - Motown
Spinners - Motown/ VIP
Terry Stafford - Melodyland
Gordon Staples and the String Things - Motown
Edwin Starr - Gordy/ Motown
Edwin Starr and Blinky - Gordy/ Soul
Phyllis St. James - Motown Consolidated Series
Stone City Band - Gordy/ Motown Consolidated Series
Dennis Stoner - Rare Earth
Stoney - Mowest
Stoney and Meatloaf - Rare Earth
Barrett Strong - Tamla
Dr. Strutt - Motown
Swingin' Tigers - Tamla
Switch - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Syreeta - (also See Billy Preston) - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series/ Mowest/ Tamla
Jud Strunk - Melodyland
Stylers - Gordy
Stylus - Prodigal
Sunday Funnies - Rare Earth
Supremes and the Four Tops - Motown
Supremes - Motown
Switch - Gordy
Tammi Terrell - Motown
Tattoo - Prodigal
Toni Travalini - Gordy
Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers - Gordy
Bobby Taylor (solo) - Gordy/ Mowest/ VIP
R. Dean Taylor - Rare Earth/ VIP
Sheila Taylor - Melodyland
Temptations - Gordy/ Motown/ Miracle/ Motown Consolidated Series
Temptations Band (Happy People-Instrumental) - Gordy
Toe Fat - Rare Earth
Tony and Carolyn - VIP
Jamal Trice - Soul
Rick Tucker - Hitsville
Tucker and Schoonmaker - M.C.
Sammy Turner - Motown
Twistin' Kings - Motown
Willie Tyler and Lester - Tamla
Leslie Uggams - Gordy
Underdogs - VIP
Undisputed Truth - Gordy
Michael Urbaniak - Motown
U.S.O. - Rare Earth
Valadiers - Gordy/ Miracle
Valentino - Gaiee
Frankie Vallie - Motown/ Mowest
Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons - Motown/ Mowest
Gene Van Buren - Motown Consolidated Series
Connie Vandyke - Motown
Earl Vandyke - Soul
Earl Vandyke and the Soul Brothers - Soul
Vanity - Motown Consolidated Series
Tata Vega - Tamla
Vells (a.k.a. Martha and the Vandellas) - Melody
Velvelettes - Soul/ VIP
Virgil Brothers - Rare Earth
Volumes - Inferno
Vows (a.ka. The Supremes) - VIP
John Wagner Coalition - Rare Earth
Jr. Walker - Motown/ Motown Consolidated Series
Jr. Walker and the All Stars - Motown/ Soul
Sammy Ward - Soul
Singin' Sammy Ward - Tamla
Singin' Sammy Ward and Sherri Taylor - Motown
Leon Ware - Gordy/ Motown
Earl Washington - Workshop Jazz
Grover Washington Jr. - Motown
Mira Waters - Gordy
Mary Wells - Motown
Kim Weston - Gordy/ Tamla
Stevie Wonder - Motown/ Gordy/ Motown Consolidated Series
Little Stevie Wonder - Tamla
E.D. Wooford - M.C.
Rita Wright - Gordy
Andre Williams - Miracle
Lenny Williams - Motown
Paul Williams - Gordy
Frank Wilson - Soul
Mary Wilson - Motown
Wolfe - Rare Earth
Wolf and Wolf - Motown Consolidated Series
Mickey Woods - Tamla
Wright Special - Divinity
Richard Wylie (a.k.a. Popcorn Wylie) - Motown
Popcorn Wylie - (a.k.a. Richard Wylie) - Soul
Barbara Wyrick - Melodyland
Xit - Motown/ Rare Earth
Monalisa Young - Motown Consolidated Series
The Following list of artist date from 1986 to Current:
7669 - Motown
702 - Motown
98 Degrees - Motown
A+ - Motown
Adorables - Motown
Another Bad Creation - Motown
India Arie - Motown
Arthur Adams - Motown
Apollo - Motown
Dallas Austin - Motown
Kay Austin - Motown
Az - Motown
Badu - Motown
Rose Banks - Motown
Maria Bethania - Motown
Bible Rap - Motown
Blu - Motown
The Boys - Motown
Boyz II Men - Motown
Elaine Brown - Motown
Horace Brown - Motown
Norman Brown - Motown
Cap One - Motown
Trevor Carroll - Motown
Daryle Chinn - Motown
CocoaTea - Motown
Norman Connors - Motown
Debarge - Motown
Chico Debarge - Motown
Will Downing - Motown
Colin England - Motown
Felony - Motown
Foley - Motown
Rose Gaines - Motown
Nikita Gernaine - Motown
Johnny Gill - Motown
The Good Girls - Motown
Al Green - Motown
Grenique - Motown
Taral Hicks - Motown
Terry Johnson - Motown
Wayne Johnson - Motown
Porter Jordan - Motown
Ronnie Joseph - Motown
Ladae - Motown
Queen Latifah - Motown
Majusty - Motown
MC Brains - Motown
Frank McComb - Motown
Brian McKnight - Motown
Milira - Motown
Motownheads - Motown
Eddie Murphy - Motown
Nu Soul Habit - Motown
Alexander O'Neal - Motown
On Edge - Motown
Crystal Penni - Motown
Queen Pen - Motown
Pretty In Pink - Motown
Profyle - Motown
R Angels - Motown
Rasheeda - Motown
Eric Reed - Motown
Reel to Real - Motown
Riece - Motown
Rottin Razkals - Motown
Raphael Saadig - Motown
Rasheeda - Motown
Shades - Motown
SOS Band - Motown
Sparkle - Motown
J. Spencer - Motown
State Of Emergency - Motown
Richie Stephens - Motown
Stepz - Motown
Subway - Motown
Tera Sul - Motown
Joe Summa - Motown
Tamrock - Motown
Trends of Culture - Motown
Jason Weaver - Motown
What Not - Motown
The Whitehead Brothers - Motown
Dwayne Wiggins - Motown
Shanice Wilson - Motown
Mario Winans - Motown
BeBe Winans - Motown
Pharez Whitted - Motown
Lysa Wong - Motown
Zhane' - Motown
Zig Zag - Motown