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| |introduction = '''Martika’s Kitchen''' is the first track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martika Martika]’s second album [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]], and, around two months after the album’s release, [[Single: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] was released as the album’s second single. In 1997, the single edit was included as the fifth track on the compilation album ''The Best Of Martika: More Than You Know''. In 1998, the album version was included as the sixth track on the compilation album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Feel_the_Earth_Move_(album) I Feel The Earth Move] (released in Germany only). In 2005, the single edit was included as the fifth track on the compilation album ''Toy Soldiers: The Best Of Martika''. | | |introduction = '''Martika’s Kitchen''' is the first track on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martika Martika]’s second album [[Album: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]], and, around two months after the album’s release, [[Single: Martika’s Kitchen|Martika’s Kitchen]] was released as the album’s second single. In 1997, the single edit was included as the fifth track on the compilation album ''The Best Of Martika: More Than You Know''. In 1998, the album version was included as the sixth track on the compilation album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Feel_the_Earth_Move_(album) I Feel The Earth Move] (released in Germany only). In 2005, the single edit was included as the fifth track on the compilation album ''Toy Soldiers: The Best Of Martika''. |
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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 (during the same set of sessions as [[Spirit]], [[Don’t Say U Love Me]], [[Open Book]] and [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]]). In Spring 1991, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martika Martika] overdubbed her lead vocals and her musicians added overdubs to the track, in New York, NY, USA. | + | 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."'' |
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| Later in 1991, [[Prince]] reused the musical backing of '''Martika’s Kitchen''' for en entirely separate track, [[Work That Fat]] (see that song’s entry for details). | | Later in 1991, [[Prince]] reused the musical backing of '''Martika’s Kitchen''' for en entirely separate track, [[Work That Fat]] (see that song’s entry for details). |
Martika’s Kitchen is the first track on Martika’s second album Martika’s Kitchen, and, around two months after the album’s release, Martika’s Kitchen was released as the album’s second single. In 1997, the single edit was included as the fifth track on the compilation album The Best Of Martika: More Than You Know. In 1998, the album version was included as the sixth track on the compilation album I Feel The Earth Move (released in Germany only). In 2005, the single edit was included as the fifth track on the compilation album Toy Soldiers: The Best Of Martika.
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 Martika’s Kitchen [Reheated Edition], Martika discussed the song’s recording:"I remember sitting in Prince’s office for our first meeting. He said "Welcome to 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 en entirely separate track, Work That Fat (see that song’s entry for details).
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Recording Information
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Recording Sessions
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Date
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Studio
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December 1990 - early 1991
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Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA
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Tracking
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Early 1991
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Electric Lady Studios, New York, NY, USA (assumed)
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Additional recording and Martika vocal overdubs
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Recording Personnel
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Versions
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Released Versions
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Video Versions
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Title
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Length
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Released
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Version
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Additional info
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Martika’s Kitchen
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4:10
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Promotional release only
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Studio
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Official music video
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Sampled, Referred to, Quoted in...
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Title
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Length
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Released
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Version
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Additional info
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Work That Fat
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Studio
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Contains musical backing of Martika’s Kitchen
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Boom Box
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Studio
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Contains musical and vocal samples from Martika’s Kitchen
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Unreleased Versions
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Title
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Version
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Additional Info
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Martika’s Kitchen
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Studio
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Original version with Prince on vocals
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Martika’s Kitchen (Extended Mix w/ Rap)
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Studio
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Unreleased Mix
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Martika’s Kitchen (Extended Mix w/o Rap)
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Studio
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Unreleased Mix
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