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Martika
Marta Marrero (born May 18, 1969), better known by her stage name Martika ( ), is an American singer and actress. She rose to prominence as an actress, playing the role of Gloria in the television programme ''Kids Incorporated'' between 1984 and 1986. Following her appearance in the show, Martika signed a recording contract with Columbia Records, and in October 1988, released her self titled debut album to critical acclaim. It spawned the internationally successful single "Toy Soldiers", which peaked at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for two weeks. It received similar commercial success in other international territories, and received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. Other singles released from the album – " More Than You Know", " I Feel the Earth Move" and "Water" – also achieved commercial success. The album sold over three million copies worldwide. Her second and final album, '' Martika's Kitchen'' (1991), failed to m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martika's Kitchen
''Martika's Kitchen'' is the second and final studio album by singer-songwriter Martika, released in 1991 on Columbia Records. The album was reissued in deluxe two-CD edition in 2018 as ''Martika's Kitchen (Reheated Edition)'' with 12 bonus tracks of rare mixes and single edits. Album background The album was a departure in musical styles from Martika's debut album. ''Martika's Kitchen'' incorporates elements of gospel, jazz, funk, R&B and traditional Cuban music. The album features four songs written and produced by Prince. The four Prince songs (tracks 1–3 and 10) on the album were recorded by him and then sent to Martika to overdub Overdubbing (also known as layering) is a technique used in audio recording in which audio tracks that have been pre-recorded are then played back and monitored, while simultaneously recording new, doubled, or augmented tracks onto one or more a .... Three of those songs were based on a lyrics notebook she had given him for inspiration. Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martika (album)
''Martika'' is the debut studio album by singer-songwriter Martika, released on October 18, 1988, through CBS Records. Following her appearance in the children's television programme ''Kids Incorporated'' between 1984 and 1986, she signed her first recording contract with CBS, and released her debut single " More Than You Know" in November 1988, one month following the release of the album. The follow up single, " Toy Soldiers" achieved international commercial success, reaching number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for two weeks in mid–1989. Further singles from the album " I Feel the Earth Move" and "Water" achieved some commercial success in the United Kingdom and Australia. The album was certified Gold in the United States, and Platinum in both the United Kingdom and Canada, whilst in Australia it was awarded a double platinum certification by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Worldwide, ''Martika'' is estimated to have sold over three million copies sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toy Soldiers (song)
"Toy Soldiers" is a song by American singer-songwriter Martika, appearing on her self-titled debut album (1988) and released in the United States as the second single from the album on April 26, 1989. It was her only song to top the charts in the United States, reaching the number-one on ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for two weeks in mid-1989. An edited version of the song is included in the imported version of the album ''Toy Soldiers: The Best of Martika''. Its music video was directed by Jim Shea. Background Martika wrote the song about a friend who was battling a cocaine addiction. "I was a little hesitant because I had only written two songs before and they were light songs. I came up to Michael and said I wanted to write about drugs. It was the first time I got the nerve to write about something that was scary for me to talk about, so I did." According to an episode of VH-1's ''Pop-Up Video'', in which "Toy Soldiers" was featured, the friend in question eventually conquered the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Feel The Earth Move
"I Feel the Earth Move" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Carole King, for her second studio album ''Tapestry'' (1971). Additionally, the song is one half of the double A-sided single, the flip side of which was " It's Too Late". Together, both "I Feel the Earth Move" and "It's Too Late" became among the biggest mainstream pop hits of 1971. Reception Jon Landau's review of ''Tapestry'' for ''Rolling Stone'' praised Carole King's voice on this track, saying it negotiates turns from "raunchy" to "bluesy" to "harsh" to "soothing", with the last echoing the development of the song's melody into its chorus. Landau describes the melody of the refrain as "a pretty pop line". Forty years later, ''Rolling Stone'' stated that King's "warm, earnest singing" brought "earthy joy" to the song. Music journalist Harvey Kubernik wrote that "I Feel the Earth Move" was "probably the most sexually aggressive song on the ''Tapestry'' album" and a "brave" opening to an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martika's Kitchen (song)
"Martika's Kitchen" is the second single and title track released from American singer-songwriter and actress Martika's 1991 album of the same name, written and produced by Prince. Although it did not replicate the success of " Love... Thy Will Be Done" in the United States, stalling at number 93 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 The ''Billboard'' Hot 100, also known as simply the Hot 100, is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), o ... (her last song to appear on that chart), it was more successful internationally, peaking within the top 30 in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Charts Samples Prince sampled the song on his cover of Joan Osbourne's song 'One of Us'. References Martika songs 1991 singles 1991 songs Columbia Records singles Number-one singles in Zimbabwe Songs written by Prince (musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coloured Kisses
"Coloured Kisses" is the third single from American singer Martika's 1991 album, ''Martika's Kitchen''. The single did not chart in the US, and achieved minor chart positions in other countries. In the United Kingdom, a limited Valentine edition was released on a red 7-inch vinyl. Music video The music video (directed by Rocky Schenck and edited by Scott C. Wilson) shows Martika in very provocative scenes while being in a bath tub and interacting with her boyfriend (portrayed by Harold Pruett Harold P. Pruett (April 13, 1969 – February 21, 2002) was an American film and television actor. He appeared in over 30 films and TV series from the 1970s to the 1990s. Career Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Pruett made his acting debut at age f ...). Track listings 7-inch single :A. "Coloured Kisses" (7-inch edit) (Frankie Blue, Les Pierce, Martika) :B. "Pride & Prejudice" (Michael Cruz, Martika) CD single # "Coloured Kisses" (7-inch edit) (Frankie Blue, Les Pierce, Martika) – 4:07 # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like Toy Soldiers
"Like Toy Soldiers" is a song by American rapper Eminem, from his fifth album ''Encore'' (2004). The song received positive reviews from music critics, and peaked at number 34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "Like Toy Soldiers" topped the charts in the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in 12 countries, including Australia, Denmark, Germany, and New Zealand. The song samples the 1989 song "Toy Soldiers" by Martika. It is the fourth single from the album. The song also appears on the '' Curtain Call: The Hits'' compilation released in 2005. Content The song finishes as Eminem offers a truce to his enemies. In addition, this song also reveals that Eminem had tried to stop Ja Rule's & 50 Cent's feud, but lost it when he heard Ja Rule making fun of his daughter on a track called "Loose Change" – ("The Ja Shit, I tried to squash it, It was too late to stop it, There's a certain line you just don't cross and he crossed it, I heard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More Than You Know (Martika Song)
"More Than You Know" is the first single released from Martika Marta Marrero (born May 18, 1969), better known by her stage name Martika ( ), is an American singer and actress. She rose to prominence as an actress, playing the role of Gloria in the television programme ''Kids Incorporated'' between 1984 ...'s eponymous debut album. "More Than You Know" debuted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 on the chart dated December 24, 1988, and peaked at #18. The single was re-released in Europe and Australasia in January 1990, and reached the top 40 in the UK (#15), Ireland, and Australia. Formats ;UK 12" #"More Than You Know" (Dance Mix Part I) – 6:10 #"More Than You Know" (Dub Mix Part II) – 2:06 #"More Than You Know" (House Mix Part I) – 6:06 #"More Than You Know" (House Mix Part II) – 5:04 ;UK 7" #"More Than You Know" (7" remix) – 4:04 #"More Than You Know" (Spanish version) ;UK 7" version 2 #"More Than You Know" (single version) #"Alibis" (backing track) ;Japan 7" #" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oppera
Oppera is an American pop duo consisting of singer Martika and her musician husband Michael Mozart. They began recording together in 2003 and released their first album, ''Violince'', in 2004. A co-headlining tour in support of the album occurred that year with singer Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo. In 2005, they released a second album titled ''Oppera'' and toured Borders Books Borders is an international book and stationery retailer. Borders was founded in the United States in 1971 by brothers Tom and Louis Borders, the first bookshop opened in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In October 1992, it was purchased by Kmart, and wa ... locations. Discography Albums * ''Violince'' (2004) * ''Oppera'' (2005) References External links Martika's official website {{Authority control American pop music groups American musical duos Married couples ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation, Prince was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona, wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams, as well as his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, disco, Rhythm and blues, R&B, Rock music, rock, New wave music, new wave, soul music, soul, synth-pop, Pop music, pop, jazz, blues, and hip hop music, hip hop. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 18, soon releasing the studio albums ''For You (Prince album), For You'' (1978) and ''Prince (album), Prince'' (1979). He went on to achieve critical succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kids Incorporated
''Kids Incorporated'' (also known as ''Kids Inc.'') is an American children's television program that began production in the mid-1980s and continued airing into the mid-1990s. It was largely a youth-oriented program with musical performances as an integral part of every episode. The pilot episode was shot on September 1, 1983, and the series aired in syndication from September 1, 1984, to December 26, 1985, and on The Disney Channel from November 3, 1986, to January 9, 1994. Reruns aired on The Disney Channel until May 30, 1996. Plot The show revolves around a group of children and teenagers who performed in their own rock group called Kids Incorporated. They struggled to deal with issues ranging from crushes to peer pressure to child abuse, while performing regularly at a local former music club called The P*lace, which was really called The Palace, but the first "a" in the sign burned out and was never replaced. The action took place on abstract "stagey" sets and the plots in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki (singer)
Nikki (or Nikki Lee) is a Japanese-American musician, born in Okinawa (city), Okinawa, Japan and raised in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Signed to Geffen Records, he released one album, ''Nikki'', in 1989. Three single (music), singles were released from the album: "Ooti Ooti" and "Notice Me" in 1990, and "If You Wanna" in 1991. Of the three, only "Notice Me", written by Nikki and Paul David Wilson, was a hit single, hit, reaching #21 on the United States, U.S. Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, #11 on Billboard magazine, ''Billboard'''s Adult Contemporary (chart), Adult Contemporary record chart, chart. and bringing Nikki and Wilson honors from Broadcast Music, Inc., BMI as writer and Publishing, publisher of one of the most performed songs of the year, 1990. Nikki was also a backing member of the soul music, soul-funk music group, Sun, and a songwriter, writer of Television, TV advertising, commercials. Nikki is also known as Michael Mozart, and in 2003 he formed the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
