Gaye wrote and produced "Got to Give It Up" with engineer/producer Art Stewart, as a response to a request from Gaye's record label that he perform disco music, Gaye criticized disco, claiming it lacked substance and vowed against recording in the genre, after months of holding off from recording anything resembling disco, the singer set upon writing a song parodying a disco setting. Upon its release, it topped three different Billboard charts and became a worldwide success. Gaye went for a loose and casual party atmosphere on this track, and included the sounds of pe… read more
Gaye wrote and produced "Got to Give It Up" with engineer/producer Art Stewart, as a response to a request from Gaye's record label th… read more
Gaye wrote and produced "Got to Give It Up" with engineer/producer Art Stewart, as a response to a request from Gaye's record label that he perform disco music, Gaye criti… read more
Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (born Gay; 2 April 1939 – 1 April 1984) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Often referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul", he played a significant role in shaping the sound of Motown and soul music during the 1960s. He is regarded as an influential and widely recognised figure in popular music. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Gaye began his career under the guidance of Harvey Fuqua, joining the group Harvey and the Moonglows before embarking on a solo career in the early 1960s. After … read more
Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (born Gay; 2 April 1939 – 1 April 1984) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Often referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and the… read more
Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (born Gay; 2 April 1939 – 1 April 1984) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Often referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul", he played a signi… read more