Relive the high-energy performance of this 90s classic in its official music video:
The track is famous for a major industry controversy regarding artist credit: Gonna Make You Sweat Everybody Dance
The iconic "Everybody dance now!" powerhouse vocals were performed by Martha Wash , while the rap verses were delivered by Freedom Williams . Relive the high-energy performance of this 90s classic
C+C Music Factory (led by Robert Clivillés and David Cole) featuring Freedom Williams. Release Date: December 18, 1990. Genre: House, Hip-House, and Pop. Genre: House, Hip-House, and Pop
The song's high energy has made it a staple in sports arenas, movies, and video games:
Martha Wash successfully sued the producers and Sony Music for fraud and deceptive packaging. This lawsuit was pivotal in establishing federal legislation that made vocal credit mandatory in music videos and led to better protections for session singers. Cultural Legacy and Media Appearance
Wash was not credited on the original release, and the music video featured model Zelma Davis lip-syncing to Wash’s vocals.