Give It to You: The Martha Wash Story | Mini-Doc

"Give It To You" is a mini documentary detailing the career of music's most respected voices, "The Queen of Clubland," Martha Wash.
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[@auramonroe6966]

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]

Agreed

[@madface16]

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

[@auramonroe6966]

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

[@TheNewgreatlife]

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

[@quincycooper79]

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.

[@darrylgaines2540]

one of the greatest voices of all time ♥️♥️♥️

[@nathanielholmes6630]

@darryl Gaines... Absolutely!

[@levmoses742]

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

[@divatalk9011]

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]

Yup 💔

[@muzimthembu453]

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

[@dougfredricks2017]

She was blessed with a golden voice

[@dbrown9495]

Yes She is FIRE!!!

[@darkskinss]

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.

[@iluvcupquake123]

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

[@thetroytroycan]

Gasp. I didn't know

[@tchrhistry]

One of the greatest sopranos of all time!

[@quincycooper79]

Yes she is

[@akadime2]

That part

[@jstone7365]

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. 💛

[@mirtieraczo5842]

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]

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

[@lisaallen-dg6bn]

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

[@stfomar]

Yes! One of the greatest duets of all times!

[@Betweentheraindrops8]

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]

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

[@TheRetroWoman80]

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

[@lyd2460]

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

[@SANDYMILLER23]

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]

“Love and Conflict” has a few rock songs

[@cjayconrod]

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.

[@zezah47]

“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!

[@KaedonGray]

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

[@miamotoworld]

an underrated legend

[@mslishajackson]

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]

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.

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

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

[@jacquelinelowery5589]

@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]

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]

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

[@teddyrob28]

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

[@seanpowell1661]

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!

[@UncleDuTheWatchman]

Won a COURT CASE with her SINGING VOICE. #oneofakind

[@quincycooper79]

Yes she did

[@SoundBlackRecordings]

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

[@sirblack1619]

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.

[@JBouey-kz5wh]

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

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

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!

[@TheArtist_DavidLance]

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]

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

[@geraldtyus8645]

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

[@angeluvsvid]

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]

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

[@popland1977]

@@lyd2460 it's on Spotify,!

[@XDF745]

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

[@ZeCabreirasJournal]

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!!!!

[@aline827]

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

[@NPGLAMB]

Beautiful voice. Queen of house music vocals

[@maxtheknife]

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

[@Harlemblkboy]

The shade

[@randycox3232]

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

[@brandyeduncan7285]

Lol... I'll admit I did not🤣😂🤣

[@newnanbro1]

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

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

💀

[@coray242]

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

[@faafafineartist]

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

[@teddyrob28]

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]

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

[@gaddovame2879]

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

[@nicolesherman8974]

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

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

...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....

[@stanharry3722]

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..

[@d15pi63]

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

[@vaughnjohnson1715]

Taking Away Your Space is my favorite song by her.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

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

[@leonardjackson1573]

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. 🙌🔥🔥🔥🙏

[@user-ht4cx8zp1e]

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.

[@noreneal7252]

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

[@koal2kb]

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. 💐💐💐💐💐❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@1PrinceJay]

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

[@rickyparrilla2426]

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.

[@claytonallen5428]

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

[@bclislife]

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

[@AllenLewis]

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.

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

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

[@sadgirlporvida3227]

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

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

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

[@ChurchofPhillyWatch]

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

[@dariusdiamante317]

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!

[@ThePopAttic]

“still relevant, STILL working!” IKTR!

[@corneliuswhite5139]

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!

[@seanpowell1661]

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]

She fronted for black box too

[@cassandrasoler8309]

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

[@edgarribeirodossantos9019]

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 🙏👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🌹❤️✌🏼

[@TheDkSkye]

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 😂

[@newnanbro1]

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... " 🎤🙏🏾

[@BlytheWorld1972]

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

[@rogerdou7226]

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.

[@tangled55]

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.

[@hermit7903]

Martha is a legend!

[@thatboycjsings]

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

[@feeniix6]

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

[@leonjones2125]

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

[@vaughnjohnson1715]

Just Us is that knock!!!

[@amberjay82]

Mutha WASH 💐💐💐

[@cionyholloway1114]

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

[@xtradelite903]

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”) .

[@montyb10009]

Martha!!! Thanks you!

[@Spitek1974]

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 😊🙌

[@coursecorrection4105]

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

[@CelestialGatez]

I can recognize Martha's voice ANYWHERE. I absolutely LOVVVE what she did on Rebbie Jackson's mega-hit "Centipede"! ICONIC! Love me some Martha!!!

[@michaelmccaslin6291]

One of the humblest nicest people I’ve ever met

[@jaishemajames4554]

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

[@dawnsmart8283]

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

[@tzarwolf5675]

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!

[@ZebraLens]

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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾

[@DLFfitness1]

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

[@danahoward759]

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!!!

[@TheIZM]

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.

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

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🕛👍

[@daveydcxcix]

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

[@stephanleo]

Great Interview with a great singer and lady.

[@davidmcfarlane9185]

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

[@pfh3133]

What a beautiful voice...amazing!!!

[@wbtothey]

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

[@jamiengaddis8416]

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!

[@baileytheinvestor2622]

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

[@marvin469]

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

[@christopherdieudonne]

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

[@GodsChild4Ever446]

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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LamLam-ko5ec]

I have been waiting on this one

[@avgolden1974]

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.

[@willmartinez5496]

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

[@johncharleswizeass]

One in a trillion voice with unrivalled power and control. I still play that 1993 Martha Wash album. Sure, styles change, but her voice is as thrilling as ever.

[@stephenhavenner6954]

We LOVE Martha!!!

[@NaturalliBeautified]

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

[@MARCIE12ification]

Thank you I love her.

[@flygod0177]

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💚👌🏾⭐️

[@donnadavis4810]

Martha Wash has a very Beautiful and powerful singing voice. I did not like the way C & C Music Factory disrespected her. Mrs. Wash deserves a life time achievement awards, and she is a TRULY LIVING LEGEND. Please give her, her props Mrs. Wash have open doors for a lot of today's singers. 🎶🎼❤❤🎵🎹💯💯🎯

[@markohuber2325]

she is definetly one of the greatest voices in pop dance of all time....