Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) stands as a defining song in both Marvin Gaye's career and the history of socially conscious music, released on October 14, 1971, as the final single from his groundbreaking What's Going On. The song, co-written by Gaye and James Nyx Jr. and produced by Gaye himself, emerged during a period of intense social upheaval, drawing inspiration from the economic disparities, racial tensions, and urban decay that characterized America's inner cities in the early 1970s. The song's creation process reveals the deep personal connectio… read more
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (2 April 1939 - 1 April 1984) was an American soul and rnb singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, known as "The Prince of Soul", or "The Prince of Motown." Originally a member of the doo-wop group The Moonglows, he pursued a solo career after the group disbanded and released many successful solo hits including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "Let's Get It On" and "What's Going On". His best albums are still held in extremely high regard, and he is often cited as one of the finest… read more
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (2 April 1939 - 1 April 1984) was an American soul and rnb singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, known as "The Prince of Soul", or "T… read more
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (2 April 1939 - 1 April 1984) was an American soul and rnb singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, known as "The Prince of Soul", or "The Prince of Motown." Originally a member… read more
