Berry Gordy Jr.’s TAMLA Records is being rebooted under the Capitol Music Group. Gordy founded Tamla in 1959 and it was going to be called Tammy in reference to the song sung by Debbie Reynolds for the 1958 film Tammy. The label would be incorporated as Motown by 1960. The new TAMLA will be led by Walter Thomas, SVP of Motown Gospel and TAMLA Records. Capitol’s goal is to make the label of place of positive music both Christian and secular. Producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jenkins has also partnered with TAMLA and he had this to say:
“Berry Gordy built TAMLA on the principles of artist development, excellence, and music that moves people. That vision still stands today, and we are proud to continue carrying it forward as we launch this new chapter.”
TAMLA’s roster includes Dante Bowe, Jordan L’oreal, Childlike CiCi, and Emmanuel The Prophet. It is quite surprising that TAMLA Records is coming back in the 21st century and Berry Gordy Jr. is here to see it. So far he has not commented on the relaunch but seasoned Motown fans are curious to see how things develop. The label has other partnerships with social media platforms and streamers to make sure that artists are receiving appropriate exposure. TAMLA started as an innovative label and time will tell if the relaunch will honor that legacy.
