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Martha Wash has established herself as a powerful vocalist and advocate, transitioning from successful disco and dance music artist to a voice for ethical practices in the music industry.
Reached an out-of-court settlement with RCA Records (and Black Box) in December 1990 regarding unauthorized use of her vocals and lack of credit. As part of the settlement, she was paid a 'substantial' financial fee and signed to an eight-album recording contract.
Filed a lawsuit against C+C Music Factory's producers (Robert Clivilles and David Cole) and their record company, Sony Music Entertainment, in December 1991 for fraud, deceptive packaging, and commercial appropriation regarding uncredited vocals.
Collaborated with Turkish singer Serhat in February 2018, releasing a single with multi-versions of his Eurovision 2016 entry 'I Didn't Know'.
Collaborated with famed DJ Tony Moran on the song "Free People," which reached number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 2015.
Dispute stemming from a past partnership as the face of Ariel washing powder, a deal that began in 2016.
Martha Elaine Wash was born on December 28, 1953, in San Francisco, California. She began her musical journey in the gospel group NOW (News of the World) alongside Izora Rhodes-Armstead. This early collaboration laid the groundwork for their future success as backup singers for disco artist Sylvester in the 1970s. Their powerful vocals contributed to Sylvester’s signature hits, including “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real).” In 1979, Wash and Rhodes-Armstead formed the duo Two Tons O’ Fun, which later became known as The Weather Girls. Their 1982 hit single “It’s Raining Men” achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Club Play singles chart and securing their place in mainstream pop culture. They continued to release albums and singles, enjoying several more club hits.
Following the disbandment of The Weather Girls in 1988, Martha Wash moved into a solo career and became a prominent figure in house music, earning the honorific title “The Queen of Clubland.” Her solo debut in 1993, the self-titled album “Martha Wash,” garnered critical acclaim and featured four number-one singles on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts: “Carry On,” “Give It To You,” “Keep On Jumpin’,” and “Catch The Light.” She also secured other top-ten dance hits and continued to feature on successful dance tracks. Wash’s career is also notable for her activism regarding vocal credits in the music industry, leading lawsuits against acts like Black Box and C+C Music Factory for unauthorized use of her voice and lack of proper attribution.
Her efforts in the early 1990s contributed to legislation that mandated vocal credits on albums and music videos, addressing issues of transparency and artist rights. Throughout her career, Wash has maintained a strong connection with her audience, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, performing at various events and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and AIDS awareness. She has released several successful singles and albums, including “Something Good” (2013) and “Love & Conflict” (2020), and continues to perform and record. In recognition of her contributions, both Washington D.C., and San Francisco have declared “Martha Wash Day” in their respective cities, and she received the key to the city of Miami, Florida.
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