Marvin Gaye

The smooth crooner with a voice like velvet dipped in honey emerged from the Motown scene as a soulful revolutionary, shaking up both hearts and hips. Born into a musical dynasty, he was the prince of passion, blending sensuality with social consciousness in hits like "Sexual Healing" and "What's Going On." With a voice that could melt icebergs and lyrics that could spark revolutions, Gaye didn't just sing about love; he made love to the very essence of music, leaving an indelible mark on the soul of R&B and the heartbeat of the world.