"Give It To You" is a song recorded by American singer/songwriter Martha Wash and the second release from her self-titled 1992 debut album, Martha Wash, and the follow-up single to "Carry On." The track, written and produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, would be her second number-one single on Billboard'sDance Club Songs chart, reaching the top spot on April 3, 1993.[1] It also became a modest crossover hit on the Hot 100, peaking at number 90 in 1993. A music video, directed by German director Marcus Nispel, was made to accompany the song.
Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Second shot from Wash's self-titled solo debut has more of a Black Box vibe than her recent No. 1 hit, "Carry On." The hook is simply irresistible, while the bass line firmly supports shoulder-shaking backup vocals and a plethora of cool keyboard effects. As always, Wash's one-of-a-kind soprano is the shining light of this track."[2] Randy Clark from Cashbox described it as "a rather simple, cliched melody with its repetitious, discotheque beat".[3] Ralph Tee from Music Week's RM Dance Update commented, "Martha opens her lungs and belts out the song with vitality and excitement, reflecting the urgency and uplifting quality of the music. An exceptional house track."[4]
