Motown

Motown Record Company, L.P., also known as Tamla-Motown outside of the United States, is a record label specializing in the musical genres of R&B, pop, soul music, and hip-hop music. The label was originally based out of Detroit, Michigan ("Motor Town"), and is named for the city's association with the automobile industry. Motown was the first record label owned by an African American to become a widespread international success, and played an important role in the integration of popular music.

Motown labels

(grouped by musical genre)

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• Soul: Motown (Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Jackson 5); Tamla (Marvin Gaye, Eddie Kendricks, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles); Gordy (The Temptations); Mel-o-dy; Miracle; Mo-west (Syreeta Wright), Soul (Gladys Knight & the Pips, Jimmy Ruffin)
• Gospel: Divinity
• Rock: Infinity, Morocco, Rare Earth (Rare Earth)
• Jazz: Workshop; Jazz; Chisa; Blaze
• Country and Western: Hitsville; Melodyland; MC
• Spoken Word: Black Forum
• Social Issues: Gaiee; Ecology