Join The Soul Brothers, Max & Mello Soul, on Max & Mello’s Architects of Soul as they honor the unparalleled legacy of Marvin Gaye, the Soul Poet and Studio Auteur.
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into Gaye's audacious artistic leap with the iconic album What's Going On, exploring how he defied Motown's conventions to infuse soul music with profound political themes and jazz-influenced arrangements. Discover the epic battle he waged for creative control, a fight that not only reshaped his career but fundamentally altered the label-artist dynamic for generations to come.
Learn how Marvin Gaye's courage opened the floodgates for artists like Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, inspiring them to use their albums as personal and political statements, cementing his place as a true visionary and trailblazer in music history.
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