Today is the 50th anniversary of the release of Marvin Gaye's 1971 album What's Going On.

It is regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time, and countless artists have followed in its footsteps sonically, vocally, or thematically in regards to addressing political topics.

For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who have taken cues from Gaye's landmark 1971 release?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Aretha Franklin - Wholy Holy
Stevie Wonder - You Haven't Done Nothin'
Prince - Sign O' The Times
Solange - Cranes in the Sky
H.E.R. - I Can't Breathe
Devon Gilfillian - Save The Children feat. Jamila Woods and Jason Eskridge
Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)