''Martika's Kitchen'' is the second and final studio album by singer-songwriter
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 ...
, 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
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,
jazz
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,
funk
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,
R&B and traditional
Cuban music
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. The album features four songs written and produced by
Prince
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. The four Prince songs (tracks 1–3 and 10) on the album were recorded by him and then sent to Martika to
overdub
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. Three of those songs were based on a lyrics notebook she had given him for inspiration.
Album reception
The Prince-penned title track cracked the US
''Billboard'' Hot 100 and the gospel-themed "
Love... Thy Will Be Done", co-written by Prince and Martika, made the top 10.
The album was certified gold in both the UK
[ and Australia.][ and the top 10 in the UK,][ Ireland,][ and New Zealand.][ The " Martika's Kitchen" single reached the top 40 in the UK,][ Ireland,][ and New Zealand.][ and peaked at #39 in Australia.][ A fourth single, "Safe In the Arms of Love", was released in Europe in 1992]
Track listing
Reheated edition - bonus disc
Chart performance
Sales and certifications
References
External links
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Martika albums
1991 albums
Albums produced by Prince (musician)
Columbia Records albums