Martika's Kitchen

Martika's Kitchen is the name of the sophomore album released by Cuban-American singer and former child actor Martika. Released in 1991, it was partially produced and featured songs written by Prince. The album was a departure in musical styles from Martika's debut album; "Martika's Kitchen" incorporates elements of gospel, jazz, funk, R&B and traditional Cuban music.

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Cuban-American - Child actor - Martika - 1991 - Prince - Gospel - Jazz - Funk - R&B - Cuban

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The album was critically praised but was a commercial failure in America; however, it was highly successful internationally and triggered an over 200-city concert tour. The title track entered into the American Billboard top 20, as did the Prince-penned gospel number "Love...Thy Will Be Done". The song "Coloured Kisses" charted internationally.

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Following her previous efforts, the album lyrically tackled very important topics. "Broken Heart" is about crack babies; "Pride and Prejudice" deals with racism and homophobia. The Spanglish track "Mi Tierra", which features a guest vocal performance by Celia Cruz, is a lament of a Cuban-American's inability to visit her homeland.

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Crack babies - Racism - Homophobia - Spanglish - Celia Cruz

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