Martha Wash gained global stardom for the hit single “It’s Raining Men” when she was part of the musical duo The Weather Girls. New York City correspondent Charisse Arrington talks to the singer, who has a new tour.
Martha Wash (2026)
New York City correspondent Charisse Arrington interviews singer Martha Wash, where she shares her musical journey, her gospel roots, and insights into her upcoming tour with comedian Marsha Warfield.
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Mini-Biography:
Born on December 28, 1953, in San Francisco, California, Martha Wash is often called “The Queen of Clubland.” She first rose to prominence in the late 1970s as part of the dynamic duo Two Tons o’ Fun, backing disco pioneer Sylvester, before renaming the group The Weather Girls and releasing the 1982 smash hit “It’s Raining Men.” In the late 1980s and early 1990s, her vocals became the uncredited driving force behind massive chart-toppers, including Black Box’s “Everybody Everybody” and C+C Music Factory’s Billboard Hot 100 number-one single “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now).” After music videos featured models lip-syncing over her vocals, Wash filed landmark lawsuits that permanently revolutionized the music industry by making proper vocal credits and royalties mandatory. After signing as a solo artist with RCA Records, Wash scored a string of consecutive number-one dance hits like “Carry On” and “Give It to You.” She continues to record and tour today, recently releasing her pop-soul album “Love & Conflict” and co-headlining a theater tour alongside comedian Marsha Warfield.
Official Site: Martha Wash
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: April 11, 2026
- Correspondent / Segment Producer: Charisse Arrington
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Segment Producer Bennie QuaHZ
- Team QuaHZ: Ingrid Selman, Bria Campbell, Paula Miller, Gaff Pierre
- Special Thanks To: ASL Studios NYC, Purple Rose Records, Melanie Jenner, Columbia Records, CBS, The Entertainment Company