Difference between revisions of "Martika’s Kitchen"
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| − | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] | + | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] <small>(and possibly [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - uncredited)</small> |
|producer(s) = [[Prince]] (as [[Alias: Paisley Park|Paisley Park]]) | |producer(s) = [[Prince]] (as [[Alias: Paisley Park|Paisley Park]]) | ||
|previous song = [[The Marrying Kind]] | |previous song = [[The Marrying Kind]] | ||
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Although specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracking took place in December 1990 or early 1991 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. In the liner notes for the expanded 2018 re-release of [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen ''[Reheated Edition]'']], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martika Martika] discussed the song’s recording:''"I remember sitting in [[Prince]]’s office for our first meeting. He said "Welcome to [[Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park]]. I wrote this last night, knowing you were on your way" and handed me a sheet of paper with the handwritten lyrics of '''Martika’s Kitchen''' on it. The first thing I said was "Can I hear It?". He told me "It’s in my head". I was excited to have my very own, [[Prince]]-penned theme song, filled with sexy personality, and so much playfullness. I got a real kick out of the old-style, double entendre lyrics."'' | Although specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracking took place in December 1990 or early 1991 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. In the liner notes for the expanded 2018 re-release of [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen ''[Reheated Edition]'']], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martika Martika] discussed the song’s recording:''"I remember sitting in [[Prince]]’s office for our first meeting. He said "Welcome to [[Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park]]. I wrote this last night, knowing you were on your way" and handed me a sheet of paper with the handwritten lyrics of '''Martika’s Kitchen''' on it. The first thing I said was "Can I hear It?". He told me "It’s in my head". I was excited to have my very own, [[Prince]]-penned theme song, filled with sexy personality, and so much playfullness. I got a real kick out of the old-style, double entendre lyrics."'' | ||
| − | Later in 1991, [[Prince]] reused the musical backing of '''Martika’s Kitchen''' for | + | Later in 1991, [[Prince]] reused the musical backing of '''Martika’s Kitchen''' for two entirely separate tracks, [[Work That Fat]] and [[Boom Box]] (see these songs entries for details). |
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._J._Vanston C.J. Vanston] - additional organ | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._J._Vanston C.J. Vanston] - additional organ | ||
*Marlen Landin - background vocals | *Marlen Landin - background vocals | ||
| − | *[[Tony M.]] - rap | + | *[[Tony M.]] - rap (on '''Martika’s Kitchen (5.20 Version)''', '''Martika’s Kitchen (Alt. 7" Video Version)'''and '''Martika’s Kitchen (Alt. Dub Version)''') |
|released versions = | |released versions = | ||
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|3= [[Single: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] promo | |3= [[Single: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] promo | ||
|4= Extended version | |4= Extended version | ||
| − | |5= a.k.a. '''Extended Version'''. | + | |5= a.k.a. '''Extended Version'''. Additional rap by [[Tony M.]]. |
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Twelve Inch Mixes | Twelve Inch Mixes | ||
|4= Remix | |4= Remix | ||
| − | |5= Remix by Bob Rosa, rap by [[Tony M.]] | + | |5= Remix by Bob Rosa, additional rap by [[Tony M.]]. |
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|3= [[Single: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] promo | |3= [[Single: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] promo | ||
|4= Remix | |4= Remix | ||
| − | |5= a.k.a. '''Remix 1 Alt. 7” Video Version'''. | + | |5= a.k.a. '''Remix 1 Alt. 7” Video Version'''. Additional rap by [[Tony M.]]. |
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|3= [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen ''[Reheated Edition]'']] | |3= [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen ''[Reheated Edition]'']] | ||
|4= Extended version | |4= Extended version | ||
| − | |5= a.k.a. '''5.20 Version'''. Remastered version. | + | |5= a.k.a. '''5.20 Version'''. Remastered version. Additional rap by [[Tony M.]]. |
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|3= [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen ''[Reheated Edition]'']] | |3= [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen ''[Reheated Edition]'']] | ||
|4= Remix | |4= Remix | ||
| − | |5= Remix by Bob Rosa, rap by [[Tony M.]] (uncredited). Remastered version. | + | |5= Remix by Bob Rosa, rap by [[Tony M.]] (uncredited). Remastered version. Additional rap by [[Tony M.]]. |
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|3= [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen ''[Reheated Edition]'']] | |3= [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen ''[Reheated Edition]'']] | ||
|4= Remix. | |4= Remix. | ||
| − | |5= a.k.a. '''Alt. 7" Video Version'''. Remastered version. | + | |5= a.k.a. '''Alt. 7" Video Version'''. Remastered version. Additional rap by [[Tony M.]]. |
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|performed occasionally in = none | |performed occasionally in = none | ||
* This song is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]]. | * This song is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]]. | ||
| − | |trivia = Oddly, [[Prince]] is credited as the sole author of the song in the liner notes and at the [https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/title/MArtika's%20kitchen?at=true&searchFilter=SVW&page=1 ASCAP], but '''Martika's Kitcken''' is registered at the [https://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=55&ti=51,55&SC=Author&SA=Girlsongs&PID=Ke0kZid2RfEAv_9DARKMuCFahNTAx&SEQ=20230917112855&SID=7 Library Of Congress] as being written by [[Prince]] with [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]]. The extent of [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] | + | |trivia = Oddly, [[Prince]] is credited as the sole author of the song in the liner notes and at the [https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/title/MArtika's%20kitchen?at=true&searchFilter=SVW&page=1 ASCAP], but '''Martika's Kitcken''' is registered at the [https://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?v1=55&ti=51,55&SC=Author&SA=Girlsongs&PID=Ke0kZid2RfEAv_9DARKMuCFahNTAx&SEQ=20230917112855&SID=7 Library Of Congress] as being written by [[Prince]] with [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]]. The extent of [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]]’s contribution on this track, if any, is unknown. |
|see also = [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] album | |see also = [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] album | ||
* [[Single: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] single | * [[Single: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] single | ||
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