CC & the music factory did her so dirty hiding her in the dark while using a model prototype to mimic her voice. The disrespect! Martha deserves a proper tribute at an awards show. Give her her flowers while she's still with us ❤️

@quincycooper79

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@madface16

Жыл бұрын

If you think the group had any power to do anything about that you dont understand the music industry

@auramonroe6966

Жыл бұрын

@@madface16The group was in on the fraudulence. Don't give me that BS

@TheNewgreatlife

Жыл бұрын

She sure does and I'd be humbly HONORED to perform "Give It To You" in honor of her!

@quincycooper79

Жыл бұрын

I am glad that Martha sued the SHIT out of C&C Music Factory &Black Box for stealing her voice and putting them on those beautiful skinny Bitches.

one of the greatest voices of all time ♥️♥️♥️

@nathanielholmes6630

Жыл бұрын

@darryl Gaines... Absolutely!

@levmoses742

Жыл бұрын

Seriously!! She could use a lot more props!!

This woman's voice is like lightning to my soul! So beautiful!!

@dougfredricks2017

Жыл бұрын

She was blessed with a golden voice

@dbrown9495

2 ай бұрын

Yes She is FIRE!!!

One of the greatest sopranos of all time!

@quincycooper79

Жыл бұрын

Yes she is

@akadime2

Жыл бұрын

That part

Whitney Houston even testifies to the magnificence of Ms Wash’s instrument.

@thetroytroycan

9 ай бұрын

Gasp. I didn't know

When we talk about Unsung Greats, this Diva belongs in a class reserved for very few. Everyone from Sylvester to Whitney recognised her talent. What happened to her career was an utter tragedy. Thank you so much for this 💗

@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024

Жыл бұрын

Yup 💔

Her voice can’t be placed in a box even if they tried. It’s too versatile. I’d kill for a rock album with her vocals.

@CuirPhotodotNet

Жыл бұрын

...get ....love and conflict.....enjoy....

@TheRetroWoman80

Жыл бұрын

Yes, kind of like how Lisa Fischer sang with The Rolling Stones.

@lyd2460

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRetroWoman80 Lisa Fischer and Martha are in my top 5 favourite vocalist of all time ❤💖 .

@SANDYMILLER23

Жыл бұрын

Yes I would love that!!!! l absolutely LOVE rock music!!! Queen Martha will kill it!!! Her voice with an electric guitar rift...My Lord...what a blessing.

@JLPerryTV

Жыл бұрын

“Love and Conflict” has a few rock songs

I'm so surprised they didn't mention her duet with Luther Vandross, I Who Have Nothing. That song is a masterpiece. It's a whole vibe.

@scorpionqueen7620

Жыл бұрын

You beat me to this comment lol this is one of my FAVORITE SONGS!!

@lisaallen-dg6bn

Жыл бұрын

Yes, when she sings she buys you diamonds it sends chills up my spine. One of my favorite songs😊

@stfomar

11 ай бұрын

Yes! One of the greatest duets of all times!

This woman affected pop culture over DECADES. She deserves all the love, respect, and recognition in the world. Whenever anyone speaks of the greatest voices of all time she has to be mentioned. It would be insulting not to. Much love and respect to Miss Wash. 💛

an underrated legend

Give Miss Wash her flowers!!! She is truly a voice I grew up on, and it does my heart good to see she's still thriving on her own terms.

“Sometimes you have to sit yo ass down and think”! The best advice yet! I even found out about songs I haven’t heard before. Thank you for this great story!

Oh my gawd I had no idea Martha was the voice on Centipede. I love that song.

Just to think that Rebbie Jackson "Centipede" was sung by Martha Walsh is a huge statement to know!. So much behind the scenes

@jacquelinelowery5589

Жыл бұрын

@Robert Jackson, every time I heard that part where marsha was singing, I always said, wow, Rebie can sing! I always thought that was Rebie singing.

@teddyrob28

Жыл бұрын

I feel so deceived. That part on Centipede was so amazing, I always wondered why Rebbies music career never maintained the early traction. Now I know.

@jacquelinelowery5589

Жыл бұрын

@@teddyrob28 yeah, I used to wonder the same thing. But now I know after so many years I'm just finding this out.

@teddyrob28

Жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinelowery5589 seriously this was my mommas jam....she's gonna be soo disappointed when I tell her, lol.

@seanpowell1661

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I found this out twenty years ago. When I was 8 in '84, I would run to the TV whenever the Centipede video would come on. My favorite part of the song was the ending. Now, I know why that's my favorite part because, I love Martha's voice. Great song!

Won a COURT CASE with her SINGING VOICE. #oneofakind

@quincycooper79

Жыл бұрын

Yes she did

I LUV Martha Wash, and I am so glad she is still making music. I wish radio was like the old days when DJs played what they wanted and exposed us to different music.

@TheHappinessHelper_XO

11 ай бұрын

Me too!!! Frankie Crocker said if he wasn't on the radio then the radio wasn't really on, I thought it was marketing but he was telling the truth. Even with payola he was one of the best DJs ever.

I have heard NO ONE compare to this voice. I LOVE A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G Martha sangs. Periodt.

This was great to get to see Martha tell part of her story. This channel is amazing and I am so glad that you have expanded to doing these interviews.

Thank you for archiving Martha's story, and for archiving the many Black singers who changed music as we know it today.

@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024

Жыл бұрын

I love him so much for that! We need more of that truly. I’m obsessed with it! We miss Archive our Black History and keep the digital footprint so it can live forever!

That vocal on Taking Away Your Space is AMAZING. I just heard it for the first time while watching this and it reminds me of the first time i heard Ain’t No Way by Aretha. You definitely just put me on. I’m even hearing some connections to those deep house vibes that Bey has on her new album. Miss Wash is underrated and i am definitely about to dig into her catalogue.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️

@jrborris

Жыл бұрын

Taking Away Your Space is one of my favs of hers!!!

@geraldtyus8645

Жыл бұрын

👁️❤️👁️that song is my jam for 21years now.💕

@angeluvsvid

Жыл бұрын

I had those albums left to me by an old dance teacher friend of mines they really are some awesome powerful singers sangers entertainers

@lyd2460

Жыл бұрын

It's literally one if the most streamed songs on my Spotify account . I love that song 😍

@popland1977

Жыл бұрын

@@lyd2460 it's on Spotify,!

Always knew she has an amazing voice but she seems like an amazing lady as well ❤️

Beautiful voice. Queen of house music vocals

To those who thought Martha's vocal on "Centipede" was Rebbie singing, did you not listen to the rest of the album? 😁

@Harlemblkboy

Жыл бұрын

The shade

@randycox3232

Жыл бұрын

@@Harlemblkboy Interesting Micheal Jackson requested she be on that project...

@brandyeduncan7285

Жыл бұрын

Lol... I'll admit I did not🤣😂🤣

@newnanbro1

Жыл бұрын

All of the Jackson's have ( had ) thin voices, with Michael being the exception.

@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024

Жыл бұрын

💀

Martha Wash and Whitney are my n1 vocalist ❤️. Thank You 🙏🏾

Not Miss Wash working then high cheekbones and this burgundy bob wig. She betta do it. She looks good. BLACK WOMEN are the best singers on the planet. Period.

I’m really excited for this video! Omg, Martha Wash in the flesh 🤩.

Omg I’m so excited! I love Martha Wash! One of the greatest voices ever!!!

Never knew she was on Centipede, all these years I thought Rebbie was the best Jackson female vocalist...wow, I've been lied to for almost 40 years. Ms Wash is and has always been a national treasure. Thank you for featuring her.

@shviewjames126

Жыл бұрын

I did not know either, but now it makes sense, why Rebbie never sounded like that again. Shame, shame, shame. The deceit.

@gaddovame2879

Жыл бұрын

Chile, if Rebbie really sang like that, she would've been far bigger than Janet and also just as big as the early Jacksons.

Ever since I learned that Martha Wash is the one behind the songs of C+C Music Factory and Black Box, I became an instant fan, even though I've already known her since the early 80's via 'It's Raining Men'. She has one of the most beautiful voices in the whole wide world. Right there with Aretha, Mariah, Barbra, Toni and Whitney. I LOVE 'TAKING AWAY YOUR SPACE' TOO!!!!

Taking Away Your Space is my favorite song by her.

One of my favourite songs is Martha and Luther's duet. OMG, I had that on REPEAT for years.

This has been one of the most enjoyable interviews to watch. I thoroughly appreciated this live musical journey of the great Martha Wash!!!! Great job on the interview. 🙌🔥🔥🔥🙏

This is why I love this channel. You really dig deep for artists from the old school. Kudos👏👏Martha is a vocal treasure.

Giving Martha her 🌺🌺🌺. A true Classy Diva second to none. Go on Queen M! 💝

The Gospel album is a must must!!! 💯🙌🏾

This is so beautiful and to think that Martha remembered her roots and remembered Sylvester and Izora. I still listen to all of their music even into 2022. They all made great hits. Thank you Martha and you are still as beautiful as always..Keep it up your doing great..

I seen her live at a private event in Florida and baby she tore the place up with that beautiful voice!

I can’t say enough about Queen Wash. Her artistic contribution and prowess is absolutely astounding. She has one of the most infectious voices to every grace my listening ears. Martha, if you’re reading this, know that you’ve saved my life and continue to give me life! You are EVERYTHING.❤❤❤

You got Martha on the channel!! Congrats my friend!

I enjoyed this video. Martha Wash is a legend. I love her debut album and her recent album Love and Conflict. I would love to work with her one day on a song. Her voice is one of the best. Keep doing your thing with these interviews.

...she is a cultural icon....on so many levels....there is such a ....rigor ...discipline...authenticity...heat around her work with...Sylvester and Izora...the 3 of them sounded like a choir together...black and supernatural...a whole world within themselves....they are gospel...and disco...and pop....and jazz....and something else altogether.....her solo work is also very powerful...and her courage and convictions still carry her through...she can sing the phone book....effortlessly..and she is recognized...as superior....immortal...universal....and unique....her jazz chops are stellar....confident...no hesitation....in her approach or attack...the most recognizable...unsung diva in the business....under God...she is one of the most worthy....

Martha Wash is one beautiful talented soul and her music lives on forever!!!

LOVED THIS!! Miss WASH is much deserving of this honor. I go all the way back to 1978 and '79, when I first heard SYLVESTER & Two Tons O; Fun. P.S. Please bring back the MAHALIA JACKSON EXPLAINED episode!

Thank you for sharing this video on legendary vocalist Martha Wash (and vocalist Izora Rhodes-Armstead). :)

Ms. Martha Wash you can never be boxed in, your voice is too dynamic and beautiful--too much genius. But we want your Gospel album. And another Soul album. And your Jazz/Blues album, and a Popular Standards/Show Tunes album...We want it all. Your true fans are here and we are down for the ride! We will crowd fund for you if we need to. 💐💐💐💐💐❤️❤️❤️❤️

She is so underrated. Beautiful Person. I see why Sylvester chose her.

Her voice is so powerful. I saw her perform at a club. They were were issues with the sound system, but Martha started singing a cappella. Her voice was so strong that no one could tell the mic wasn't working.

Mutha WASH 💐💐💐

Martha is a legend!

Martha Wash has an amazing story. I can hear her tell her story over and over. It fascinates me so much especially her years performing with Sylvester. I once saw Martha & Izora exiting a Cadillac behind the Palladium in New York City. They were entering through the backstage entrance because they were doing a show that night. When I saw them you can just feel the years of performing just all around them. They were walking in as if was just another show to them. LoL. I also had the privilege of seeing Martha & Izora singing background for Sylvester at a Record Pool party at the Pardise Garage in NYC IN 1986. There performance blew the roof of the place. They literally put to shame all the other performances that night. It felt like church in a Night Club. I was only 17 years old and I was watching these legends do what they do best, Sing. It was one of the most spiritual experiences of my life hearing all 3 of them sing on that stage. You can feel the love Martha, Sylvester & Izora had for each other. I was only 17 but I will never forget those voices. It was amazing.

I opened for her in DC she is Beautiful, Warm and Amazing! 😍

Martha’s one of my top favorite singers and music industry inspirations. She’s paved the way for many (myself included) and I can’t wait to see what she does next. As a child of the 80s/90s, she’s been the soundtrack and reference I hear when I think of someone SANGing. Martha you’re a true gem 💎👑✨ I bet they had to pay a pretty good penny to repair that roof after you sang in DOWN! As always thank you BMA & Malik for these AMAZING STORIES 👏🏾 These mini-docs are music history!!! I enjoyed watching them so much 🫶🏾💐✨ Ps. My parents raised me right so they always reminded us that it was really you singing those black box and c&c songs when the videos came on 😂

Thank you so much for making this video! I love Martha wash. She is so underrated people need to know more about her.

Another great interview. I admire your preparedness and presentation. I've ALWAYS loved Martha Wash, and I loved that Sylvester allowed them to shine. Some people assist in creating the soundtrack to your life, and Martha is it for me. One specific tidbit of a selection, is her duet with Luther Vandross "I Who Have Nothing" ...it always brings me to tears. Thank you for doing a great job!

I'm getting goosebumps just watching this deep-dive conversation. What a blessing!

She is truly an icon I will always carry in my heart

Martha!!! Thanks you!

Great mini doc on one of my favorite singers, Martha Wash. After C&C Music Factory did her wrong in '91, Martha was asked to join the group in 1994 for their second album. She sang alongside with Zelma Davis(the same woman who lipsync to her voice)on the hit song, "Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me". Side note: Paul Jabara wrote "Last Dance" for Donna Summer in 1978.

@shockerthedan670

4 ай бұрын

She fronted for black box too

She is a once in a lifetime treasure. If singing is the name of the game, and the game we are actually playing, then she sings it all and basically sings them all down. She can literally sing ANYTHING.

Thanks so much she is my idol and one of my Fav singers of all times.

Miss Wash is such a fine, exquisite, contemporary blessed and gifted artist with a 1 second recognizable voice that we all got treated for so long, we are so lucky for that! World is a better place because of her and everything she has been giving us! Amen 🙏👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🌹❤️✌🏼

Thank you. This is the best music channel. I learned a lot

Love Ms. Wash! Her voice is so amazing!!! She seems like such a beautiful soul! Thank you for this interview!

Martha Wash is a powerhouse singer and legend are we gonna get an explained on her?

What a beautiful voice...amazing!!!

Just Us is that knock!!!

Everytime I play ; I've Got To Make It On My Own from the Backatcha' lp,can't help but be moved. ( Yes, a grown-ass man tearing up ). The harmony of steel guitars and gospel greatness along with the majesty of Martha's voice sends this song to another realm. My favorite line from it? " So many say I'm wasting time, but remember this time is mine. And I'm determined, to hold on... " 🎤🙏🏾

been a fan since the SYLVESTER years. Her voice has always given me shivers. Even when the BLACK BOX song came out, when you saw the video, you just knew the voice of that the woman was not hers. I had recognize the voice, but was confused. It happened again with C&C. She took them to court & won. Finally when she got her own album contract. That album was fantastic. It aged well. I saw her 3 times live & she never disappointed. She's a fighter & it shows in her sublime voice. Thanks MARTHA we love you & we support you.

Taking Away Your Space was nothing short of Amazing. I'm shocked it wasn't more popular. Best vocals ever

She has a great body of work. Love her voice.

Tara Vega , a great artist on the same level of Martha Wash, and from the disco era. Ms. Vega sang on The Color Purple soundtrack (“Ms. Celie Blues”) .

Wow!, don't have to dance for your life thank you so much for an incredible amazing interview! It's so messed up on people get taken advantage of so much behind the scenes🕛👍

Back again I love her voice so much! My fav voice of all time!

One of the humblest nicest people I’ve ever met

I have been waiting on this one

Great Interview with a great singer and lady.

Love it! She’s so underrated it’s crazy.

Thank you for this interview with Martha Wash. She is one of my favorite singers. I have always wanted to meet her and buy hey lunch and have some laughs. Now I know why I love the song “Centipede “ because of Miss. Wash vocals. Shame on the music industry for not promoting & being honest on who really is singing. Martha Wash is one of the world’s greatest singers. Thank You To The True Queen Martha Wash!

Thank you so much for capturing these interviews. These are precious gems that the industry tries to leave behind, but we will never let these legends be forgotten. It seems like major media doesnt like to focus on the older artists and only go after the new hip ones that are "in" at the moment. Please continue to do this great work and recording these moments of insight from these artists. Thank you🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾

Pls do an interview with cheryl lynn her story must be told as well

Amazing Artist… That Song Just Us was such a big hit here in NYC on WBLS On heavy rotation

When I first saw the Black Box video I thought they will at least show Martha Wash in the video..but she was never featured.. I knew it was her! Everybody knows her voice, but they didn't put her in the videos!!!

Thank you I love her.

Those vocals of Martha Wash was the reason the entire music portfolio was tremendous. … Gotta love those lawsuits! 😎🍷❤️

Just keep singing diva ....that is what you are here to do ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When I hear this lady it takes me back to the late 80s/early 90s music era when dance acts were sampling powerhouse vocalists and not crediting them. I loved this interview and to hear the insight and thoughts on her musical journey. I am one of those that gravitated to her dance stuff (sorry Martha!). Her 2 tracks singing with Jocelyn Brown for Todd Terry in 1997 "Keep on Jumpin" and "Somethin Goin On" are considered dance classics. There is a reason why her voice resonates in dance music, this is because she is giving a warm injection of soul to balance the cold synth slick tracks. It's also so great she is still passionate about exploring other genres. There is another powerhouse vocal trinity that were getting #1s that can't be ignored. It consists of sampled women Martha Wash, Jocelyn Brown (Snap "The Power") Loleatta Holloway (the singer on Black box "Ride On Time"). Would love an interview with Jocelyn. One of my favourite track of hers is Jamestown "She Got Soul" which is compromised of her satisfying runs and riffs!

Wow, I had no idea Martha Wash (essentially) sang "Centipede". Learn something new every day !

Thank you for this interview and video. I love Martha Wash. I bought every record she has brought out in my teenage years to now. It's awesome to hear the story from her. Blessings!

Wow man I was wondering for years who gave that lightning ⚡️ female voice in black box “Everybody” and c &c music factory “gonna make you sweet” thanks 😊🙌

1.) Milik is gorgeous. No disrespect. 2.) THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! Martha Wash is one of the greatest singers to touch a microphone. Super appreciative of this interview. I can't even explain how excited I was seeing this pop up.

Love me some Martha! Her voice is so iconic and amazing.

I sincerely hope that people appreciate how talented this lady is And I hope that she gets to live a wonderful life as she truly deserves the ultimate respect

Oh my God i have always wanted you to discuss this legend. As a house vocalist she's the the great example and I adore this woman all the way from South Africa. Thank you sobmuch for this

Just added her to my list of Super Singers, she can sing her behind off.

I love this channel ❤️! Thank you so much! Martha Wash is beautiful! I would love to see an episode on⁰ Grace Jones, Lady Miss Kier, Cece Penistone and Angela Winbush.

Born in 74 I been hearing songs from this lady damn near all my life but this is my 2nd time ever hearing her speak. I think she did arsenio back n the days, can't remember, I need to Google it. I saw Jody watley sing friends from Fkn 1989, arsenio was 🔥 18:42 didn't know she worked with BAM

We LOVE Martha!!!

“still relevant, STILL working!” IKTR!

OmgooodNESSS.. gratitude for this Interview of the Fabulous Martha Wash🥰 I use to get my life in the club to this Diva. Brava to this Channel💚👌🏾⭐️

I love you Martha Wash I met you years ago in DC during the anniversary celebration of Inner Light I sang what God has for me by LaShun Pace. Years later I met you during Light Health and Wellness’s event via Debbie Jacobs Rock I came to get your autograph and you remembered me and asked me if I was still singing and never let go of my gift. You truly touched my heart and soul and gave me a wink. Your words of encouragement and the fact that you remembered me was such a light in my life THANK YOU FOR BEING SO AMAZING AND BLESSED ❤️❤️❤️❤️