Marva Whitney It's My Thing

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• Marva Whitney’s “It’s My Thing” was released in 1969 and has since become a touchstone of funk. Among the most revered voices in funk, Marva Whitney holds a special place thanks to her irrepressible energy and unmistakable style on tracks like the classic “Unwind Yourself,” a longtime favorite for DJs and dance floors alike. She emerged from the dynamic world of the James Brown Revue in the late 1960s – alongside legendary names such as Lyn Collins and Vicki Anderson – and quickly made a name for herself.

  in 1969, she began recording as a solo artist under James Brown’s King label and landed a Top 20 R&B hit with “It’s My Thing” Although she had few mainstream hits, her music resonated with funk lovers and crate diggers around the world. Songs like “You Got to Have a Job” and the endle