We're Kids Incorporated, K.I.D.S. Good stuff, and also where Martika, as Marta Marrero, got her start playing the role of Gloria. She stayed in in the role from 1984 to 1986. Why she left the role is anyone's guess. However, it may have been a good thing for her, as it would eventually lead to her 1989 self titled album.
The album is most notable for its hit, Toy Soldier. However, despite this song's popularity, it was actually More Than You Know which would end up being her first chart topper. The song made it all the way to number eighteen and it wouldn't be until May before Toy Soldier's charted.
By September, Martika enjoyed the success of another chart topper, I Feel The Earth Move. However, this was short lived, as the song would debut at number ninety-six, and only make it to number twenty-five. No small feat, but definitely not as impressive as someone with a prior number one hit would expect.
This wouldn't be the end of Martika's success. In 1991, with the aid of a song written by Prince, Martika would reach number ten one final time before disappearing into obscurity. However, we're not talking about the 90's...yet.
As for the singer's self titled debut, it's okay. Toy Soldier's is definitely better when you have the true meaning behind the song in mind. The rest of the tracks feel very Debbie Gibson or Tiffany - ish. Almost bubblegum pop. Not a bad thing I suppose. However, in that regard, it's also nothing very memorable. It was good for a listen.
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Toy Soldiers - great song. Did not know what the real meaning was. Will listen to again.
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