It’s been a long time coming but I’ve finally got around to inducting the dynamic and vocally gifted Martha Wash into the Diva Hall of Fame. With her drama-filled soprano, Martha came to fame in the late 70s as part of the duo Two Tons O’ Fun. Along with Izora Armstead, the ladies were the backup singers for the other “Queen of Disco” Sylvester.
In 1982, the duo’s name changed to The Weather Girls and they went on to record the biggest song of their career “It’s Raining Men,” a song passed over by Barbara Streisand for her “Wet” album. To this day, the early 80s disco song is considered iconic and a classic by all standards.
After the duo split in 1985, Martha transitioned into house music and lent her voice to several massive hits by Black Box and C+C Music Factory. As a solo artist, she continued to rack up several more #1 Billboard club hits like “Give It to You” and “Catch the Light.”
She continues to perform today and has had more recent #1 club hits (Keep Your Body Working, I’m Not Coming Down) performing with legendary DJ Tony Moran, the latter taken from her recent solo album “Something Good.”
Martha is a legend, an icon. an ally of the gay community, and a true goddess with an amazing voice. For these reasons and more, Party Favorz honors Miss Martha Wash by inducting her into the Diva Hall of Fame. XOXOXO
Album : Martha Wash | The Diva Series
Genre : House Classics, Circuit House
Year : 2014
Total Time : 01:33:09
1. Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) (Hot Tracks Remix) [C+C Music Factory]
2. I Don’t Know Anybody Else (Steve Hurley’s Remix) [Black BoxI]
3. Strike It Up (Brothers In Rhythm Mixshow Edit) [Black Box]
4. Give It To You (Maurice’s 12” Mix)
5. Runaround (Tee’s 12” Mix Master Dub Fist Fusion)
6. Carry On [Full Intention Club Mix]
7. Keep On Jumpin’ (Tee’s Freeze Mix) [Todd Terry feat. Jocelyn Brown]
8. Todd TerrySomething Going On (Original Mix) [Todd Terry feat. Jocelyn Brown]
9. Everybody Everybody feat. (Kinky Roland Balearic Remix) [Black Box]
10. I’m Not Coming Down (Wayne G. Throwback Club Mix)
11. It’s My Time (Papercha$er Extended Mix)
12. StarchaserKeep Me…! (Original Extended Vocal)
13. Keep Your Body Workin’ (Soulshaker vs. Bassmonkeys Club Mix) [with Tony Moran]
14. Come (Hex Hector Maximum Room Mix)
15. Catch The Light (Sound Factory Club Mix)
16. Listen To The People (Haarmeyer Anthem Mix) [Small Voices Calling]
17. It’s Raining Men (Almighty Definitive Mix)
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