A Celebration of Motown at the White House

Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, Ledisi, John Legend, Seal and other musicians performed at the White House last night for a special evening titled "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House". The event was given in celebration of Black History Month and the legacy of Motown, the distinctive soul-infused pop music sound, style and presentation that was born in Detroit and embodied by the Motown Records label. 

John Legend performed Stevie Wonder's "Love's in Need of Love". During his set, he shared some of his Motown childhood memories, and how his father and uncle inspired his love for music.

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Smokey Robinson took the stage with Sheryl Crow for a duet on his hit, "You Really Got a Hold on Me,' and then Stevie Wonder followed with his classic, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life."

Stevie Wonder also thanked Motown's very own Berry Gordy: "Berry, thank you for this incredible Motown ride". 

"The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House" will air on PBS Tuesday, March 1st. Check for local listings here.

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New Ledisi Album "Turn Me Loose" Available Now!

"While Ledisi's last album presented her as a jazz-leaning, vampy seductress (anointed with hints of R&B), the new 'Turn Me Loose' transforms her into a no-nonsense soul yowler..... the difference flatters Ledisi to no end." - New York Daily News

"On every song Ledisi sings and sings and sings with an instrument that never fails to impress." - Soul Tracks

"In just under an hour, Ledisi Young's talents will draw comparisons to Chaka Khan with her incendiary mix of R&B, rock, hip-hop, blues and funk. The beats are hot, the rhythms boil, and Ledisi's explosive pipes never let up." - Dallas News

"[Ledisi is] not just a jazz singer. She's not some neo-soul singer. She's a bonefide R&B superstar." - Jawn Murray of BV Buzz

Do you know the story behind Ledisi's 4th studio album, 'Turn Me Loose'? Hear it straight from the source by watching the official EPK, as Ledisi discusses her artistic evolution and the path to finding musical freedom. Featuring appearances by album producers Rex Rideout and Raphael Saadiq, learn how 'Turn Me Loose' came to be such a defining work of soul and spirit!

Ledisi's 'Turn Me Loose' Tracklisting + Credits + Album Cover Artwork!

'Turn Me Loose', Ledisi's highly anticipated 4th studio album, will drop on August 18th! In the meantime, check out the full tracklisting and credits for a preview of what's to come!

And don't forget to visit 'Turn Me Loose' Online Countdown Website, where each week you can preview two new tracks off the album. This week, listen to "Higher Than This" and "Alone"!


'Turn Me Loose' Tracklisting & Credits:

1. Runnin’ (Ledisi Young/Xavier Mosley) Produced by Chief Xcel and Ledisi

2. Everything Changes (Ledisi Young/Carl “Chucky” Thompson/Kyonte Vincent) Produced by Carl “Chucky” Thompson and Ledisi

3. Turn Me Loose (Ledisi Young/Rex Rideout) Produced by Rex Rideout and Ledisi

4. Higher Than This (James Harris III/Terry Lewis/Ledisi Young/James Q. Wright) Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Ledisi

5. Alone (Ledisi Young/Carvin Haggins/Ivan Barias/Johnnie “Smurf” Smith/Curt Chambers) Produced by Ivan Barias & Carvin Haggins and Ledisi

6. Love Never Changes (Ledisi Young/Raphael Saadiq) Produced by Raphael Saadiq and Ledisi

7. Please Stay (Ledisi Young/Raphael Saadiq) Produced by Raphael Saadiq and Ledisi

8. Knockin’ (Ledisi Young/Adam Deitch/Eric Krasno) Produced by Fyre Dept. and Ledisi

9. Say No (Ledisi Young/Adam Deitch/Eric Krasno) Produced by Fyre Dept. and Ledisi

10. Goin’ Thru Changes (Ledisi Young/Rex Rideout) Produced by Rex Rideout and Ledisi

11. I Need Love (Ledisi Young/Carvin Haggins/Ivan Barias/Johnnie “Smurf” Smith) Produced by Ivan Barias & Carvin Haggins and Ledisi

12. Trippin’ (Ledisi Young/Carl “Chucky” Thompson/Kyonte Vincent) Produced by Carl “Chucky” Thompson and Ledisi

13. The Answer to Why (Ledisi Young/Lorenzo Johnson) Produced by Rex Rideout and Ledisi

Visit the iTunes music store to download "Goin' Thru Changes" now!

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