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Martika – Martika (used)
Martika – Martika (used)
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Martika – Martika
- About the album: The album, released in 1988, is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Martika. It was a success for the artist, who previously appeared in the TV show Kids Incorporated.
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Release Information:
- Release Date: October 18, 1988.
- Labels: CBS Records (international) and Columbia Records.
- Formats: LP, Cassette (CT), and CD.
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Singles: The album produced four singles: "More Than You Know," "Toy Soldiers," "I Feel the Earth Move," and "Water".
- "Toy Soldiers" was an international success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks. Eminem later sampled it for his song "Like Toy Soldiers".
- "More Than You Know" and "I Feel the Earth Move" (a Carole King cover) also charted well.
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Tracklist: The expanded edition includes these tracks:
- If You're Tarzan, I'm Jane
- Cross My Heart
- More Than You Know
- Toy Soldiers
- You Got Me Into This
- I Feel the Earth Move
- Water
- It's Not What You're Doing
- See If I Care
- Alibis
- Bonus tracks might include "I Feel the Earth Move (Club Mix)", "More Than You Know (Dance Mix, Pt. 1)", "I Feel the Earth Move (Seismic Rhythm Mix)", "Quiero Entregarte Mi Amor", and "Siento La Tierra Temblar".
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Commercial Performance:
- The album reached number 15 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US.
- The RIAA certified it Gold in the US for sales exceeding 500,000 copies.
- Worldwide sales are estimated at over three million copies.
- Production: Michael Jay was the producer. The personnel also included various engineers, art directors, and designers.
- Critical Reception: The album received critical acclaim, with some critics praising Martika's songwriting and pop hooks. Her voice was described as "thin and a bit limited," but producers enhanced the sound. The album is described as upbeat and energetic.
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