How Did The Supremes Achieve Success?

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The "Supremes", a vocal group were by far the most consistent artists to grace Motown financially speaking. To date, they are the most successful vocal group in American history with twelve number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. In the sixties, the Supremes were rivaled the Beatles in worldwide popularity, and it is said their success made it possible for future African American R&B as well as soul musicians to find mainstream

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