Motown featured The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells and others.
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Somewhat of an ambiguous question, as it could mean both artists signed during the 1990s or classic artists who continued to record for the label in the 1990s. Boyz II Men is the best known Motown artist during this decade, with hits such as "Motownphilly". Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and Smokey Robinson were still recording for the label, but were past their prime. Some hip-hop artists also signed on during this time. Motown in the 1990s was much different from that of the 1960s or even the 1970s or '80s. It became a division of Universal Music and Berry Gordy no longer owned the label.
Berry Gordy,Jr., started Motown records in 1957. Turning raw talent into spectacular artists. Artists like: Mary Wells, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, and The Contours. just four of many examples.
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From 1959 to 1979 over 800 artists were recorded on the 60+ labels Motown owned/distributed/acquired.
Marvin Gaye, The Miracles-later Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, and The Contours
Mariah Carey wuz a famous singer and got her career started in 1990. Mariah Carey wuz a famous singer and got her career started in 1990.
It's located in Detroit, which is known as The Motor City....Motown is a shortened version.
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Billie Jean at Motown 25;Yesterday, Today, Forever.
motown +++ When it first appeared, back in the 1960s, the word "Motown" was often prefixed with the name "Tamla". A style notable for strong melodies and arrangements, and tight rhythms.
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