Motown Records is an iconic American record label founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959. It became a powerhouse of soul music, pioneering racial integration in popular music with its distinctive "Motown Sound" and launching the careers of numerous legendary artists. Today, it continues as a prominent label under Universal Music Group.
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