Music Legend Smokey Robinson Makes a Generous Donation to a South LA School
By Kim Baldonado All too often art and music take a back seat in public schools, but at Miramonte Elementary in South LA, music took center stage Tuesday. In the Miramonte Elementary Auditorium Tuesday, the school band’s rendition of “My Girl” had fellow students swaying their hands and a special guest tapping his toes. The […]
Smokey Robinson shares his secret to looking and feeling young
by: Christine Samra, Sam Rubin Motown legend Smokey Robinson is in his 80s, but you’d never know it by looking at him. So, what’s his secret to staying so youthful? “I just try to take care of myself,” he revealed to Sam Rubin on KTLA 5 Morning News Monday. “I work out every morning and […]
Smokey Robinson On His Early Days, Motown Years And Musical Gifts
Smokey Robinson is a man whose work is synonymous with love — undying love, unrequited love, passionate love. His name is also synonymous with Motown Records as the leader of The Miracles, as a solo artist, as a songwriter and producer, and as a founding father of the legendary record label. He was inducted into […]
Exclusive: Music Icons Smokey Robinson And J Dilla Set Off Burble’s NFT Platform
The music driven project highlights Detroit music legends with visual artists Tyree Guyton and Desiree Kelly. Beginning today, you will be able to experience some of your favorite music stars in the NFT space like never before. Launching today (April 6th), Burble, the premiere music-driven platform for NFTs, will make the art-influenced lives of producer extraordinaire J-Dilla […]
2022 Microsoft Legacy Project Honoree
Legends leaving legacies. This is history in the making. I’m honored to join John Legend, Babyface and more as an honoree of the 2022 Microsoft Legacy Project. Click here to tour this immersive Black History experience and learn more about how we’re changing the narrative.
Songwriter Series on Apple Music
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love with Smokey Robinson’s Songbook series on Apple Music. Click here to listen!
Smokey Robinson Working on Temptation’s New Album, ‘Temptations 60’
To celebrate the group’s 60th anniversary and their new album, The Temptations are excited to present a three-chapter YouTube documentary series. Watch as The Tempts and Smokey Robinson step into the studio to record Temptations 60. Temptations 60 is a brand new album of new songs from the No.1 R&B group of all time, The Temptations. […]
Smokey Robinson Wines Valentine’s Day Sale
One week until Valentine’s Day! Need a gift for your special someone? ️ Now through Valentine’s Day, you can use code MYGIRL for 15% OFF 3 bottles or more from Smokey Robinson’s wine vineyard. Order yours now at smokeyrobinsonwines.com
Motown Teams up with ABC series ‘The Wonder Years’
I am excited to partner with Motown and the ABC series #TheWonderYears to curate a playlist that celebrates the #Motown music prevalent in the series and storyline. This Motown playlist is inspired by Bill Williams (played by Dulé Hill) and curated by Grammy® Award-winning music supervisor Amani “Burt Blackarach” Smith. Listen to the ‘Return to Wonder’ playlist.
Smokey stars in Lifetime Holiday movie “Miracle in Motor City” starring Tia Mowry
Get your tissues and hot cocoa ready. Smokey Robinson is joyfully reflecting on family and fame in his new Christmas film. The legendary singer plays himself in Lifetime’s upcoming Christmas movie, Miracle in Motor City, also starring Tia Mowry and Mark Taylor. In the exclusive clip above, Robinson explains how he’s balanced family and music throughout his career — and even sings […]