Give It to You (Martha Wash song)
"Give It To You" is a song recorded by American singer/songwriter Martha Wash and the second release from her self-titled 1992 debut album, Martha Wash, and the follow-up single to "Carry On." The track, written and produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, would be her second number-one single on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart, reaching the top spot on April 3, 1993.[1] It also became a modest crossover hit on the Hot 100, peaking at number 90 in 1993. A music video, directed by German director Marcus Nispel, was made to accompany the song.
"Give It To You" | ||||
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Single by Martha Wash | ||||
from the album Martha Wash | ||||
Released | January 8, 1993 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:49 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Songwriter(s) | Brian Alexander Morgan | |||
Producer(s) | Brian Alexander Morgan | |||
Martha Wash singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Give It to You" on YouTube |
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Second shot from Wash's self-titled solo debut has more of a Black Box vibe than her recent No. 1 hit, "Carry On." The hook is simply irresistible, while the bass line firmly supports shoulder-shaking backup vocals and a plethora of cool keyboard effects. As always, Wash's one-of-a-kind soprano is the shining light of this track."[2] Randy Clark from Cashbox described it as "a rather simple, cliched melody with its repetitious, discotheque beat".[3]
Track listings
- CD Maxi (US)[4]
- 1. Give It To You (Top 40 Version by Dennis Ferrante and Kenny Ortiz) 3:06
- 2. Give It To You (Maurice's Mix) 3:53
- 3. Give It To You (Morales' Mix) 3:49
- 4. Give It To You (LP Version) 3:49
- 2x12" Single (US)[5]
- A1. Give It To You (Momo's Klub Mix) 6:44
- A2. Give It To You (Dead Zone Mix) 5:42
- B1. Give It To You (Maurice's Klub Mix) 6:48
- B2. Give It To You (Kaoz Klub Mix) 6:24
- C1. Give It To You (Def Dub Mix) 6:25
- C2. Give It To You (Momo's Dub Mix) 7:34
- D1. Give It To You (Maurice's Underground Playground) 7:25
- D2. Give It To You (Kaoz Dub It To You Mix) 6:35
- D3. Give It To You (Top 40 Version) 3:06
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- Hot Dance Club Songs, Billboard.com, issue date April 3, 1993
- "Billboard: Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard magazine. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- Clark, Randy (1993-01-30). "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 5. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
- Release information at Discogs
- Release information at Discogs
- "RPM Dance (May 01, 1993)". RPM. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- "European Dance Radio Top 25" (PDF). Music & Media. April 3, 1993. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- "Martha Wash - Give It To You" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- "MARTHA WASH - GIVE IT TO YOU" (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- "Martha Wash Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- "Martha Wash Chart History (Radio Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- "Martha Wash Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- "Martha Wash Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- "Canada Top 50 Dance Tracks of 1993". RPM. Retrieved December 12, 2019.