Former junkie here. Heroin and meth. Almost 5 years sober. It really was a war, we fought it every day and most of the friends I grew up with are dead now from ODs. This song hits so hard right down in the most raw nerves of my soul.
Good on you man. I've had my issues in the past, 2 hours sleep a night, doing shit at work just to feel normal and get through the day, almost 10 years for me now. I had to move to the other side of the world and start my life again or I would probably be dead by now, yet here I am with a family, good job, and a great life. It can be done.
Shes still touring Her vocals are still crazy amazing. I do wish she would tour more in the states.. and wish more people would react to this video/song.. it's too good to not have the attention it deserves
Yeah, she walked away from the musical business at only 22 yrs of age. She stated in an interview, it had become so overwhelming so quickly. She felt she wasn't good enough . She was so talented!!! And beautiful
Martika left the music industry like a secret beautiful deep mystery. Her beauty, this one song, the depth, the meaning behind it, haunted me for years. She was my ultimate female artist. This was about a friend she lost to drugs. And it seemed as though she was going through that faze as well.
80's right here! Hook-up mix-tape right here as well. Roller Rink slow song... Record that song onto cassette straight from radio play. Memories. Thanks for your reactions man. My favorite music reactions no doubt.
Notification squad! Lol I was eight when I first heard this song. This song and Madonnas "live to tell". They're moving And yes. You caught on to the drug part hahaha. Not a lot of people did.
You should react to some more 80’s stuff. There are an unbelievable amount of songs from that time that you have probably never heard and I think you’d be surprised at how much better they are than 99% of today’s music.
@@TucBroder okay, to be fair, I never saw an episode of pop-up videos where this video was featured I only knew that info from looking it up on wikipedia
I always did love this girl. Great voice great presence. Really put me over the top when I found out that she was Cuban. Because I’m Cuban too. I love it.
She started on kids incorporated with Fergie and a few others. I like her love thy will b done is her best song. It's a classic. Luv from South Australia P.
She’s actually wrote it about a friend of hers battling cocaine. I loved her. Followed her since Kids Incorporated. She should have been a much bigger star!!!!
Rob Diaz she was given writing credit on multiple platforms. Do your research!! Prince wrote a song for her called Love...Thy will be done. Toy Soldiers was her writing!!
Like almost all the music reactors , they make (made) a solid fan base using Eminem`s songs..After that they don`t give a shit , `cause the money are still coming...Just look at all the ``metal heads`` and others that do it..That is life...
It wasn't her addiction this song was about! She wrote it after losing a very close friend to a heavy cocaine addiction. Before this song came out, Martika was also a part of the old Disney Channel show Kids Incorporated, and that is the rest of the cast of the show singing backup vocals, that cast included both Jennifer Love Hewitt and Fergie!
This song .. as an addict .. Right. In. My. Feels. A couple of years ago I was playing this in middle of night sitting at the table and my 2 roommates / best friends walked in .. we were all singing along ... All of us drug addicts .. THAT was eerie
She was a protege of Prince and was also in a children’s show in the 80’s called Kid’s Incorporated. This show also features a young Fergie. Fergie was one of the young girls that sang in the back up vocals.
Damn you took me way back with this like way way way back. I liked eminem's toy soldiers because I love this song. I mean i would've like ems regardless but because he sampled one of my fave songs as a kid. I appreciate you homie! KTF for life
She lost a friend to a drug overdose. She was a member of the show Kids Incorporated with Fergie. This used to make me cry whenever I would used to listen to it in the 80s & 90s.
Old school song right there, one of Martika's popular ones from the late '80's...had a huge crush on her as a kid. She was big right around the time of Debbie Gibson and Tiffany. Started out on Kids Inc. and had a cameo in the original Annie film. Very underrated singer.
The song wasn't about her, it was about her friend who was battling cocaine addiction. The friend did eventually get clean. Martika was on a popular kids show called "Kids Incorporated" and some of her former co-stars including Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson (Black Eyed Peas) sing on the chorus with her.
ever heard Alanna Myles- Black Velvet? if not that would be a good one to check out. I guess I heard these 2 songs at about the same time, so they go hand in hand for me. Not even remotely related in theme, just time frame in my mind.
It’s so depressing listening to the radio today compared to all the amazing music from 80’s/90’s when the music actually had a message. Tbh I can’t even tell you the last time I even listened to the radio
As soon as I heard my favorite Toy Soliders, my favorite Eminem song, it wasn't till like 3 years later it was from her I really enjoy this too. 80s Classic
I didn't know this song was about drug addition when I listened to it back in the day. I just knew that I loved the hook and vocals. The production of this song is amazing.
I remember Martika going back to Kids Incorporated. (K, I was like 8, but I remember her character singing Walking on Sunshine after she got out of the hospital or sommat - literally the only thing I remember about that show.)
I remember this song lol. It may be old from the 80s but what makes it a great song is the way she sings it with emotion that anyone can relate to it in real life. The emotion in her voice draws you in more towards the meaning of the song and the story behind it etc. Plus it's a great title and the like you said the hook is great also.
Most of you youngins won’t know it it’s from the days of us old folks who believed you had to actually have a good voice to sing. Not auto tuner. This song came out around 87. The song is about a friend with a drug addiction. She got her start by being a backup for Prince.
Toy Soldiers Released on December 3, 2004. DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 - April 11, 2006), known professionally as Proof. Did Emine, predict the future???
same af.. heard the original on the radio, and w it bein 1 of eminem's more popular song's, I had to google it, and listen to the original. love the "won't you come out, and play w me" leadin into the chorus.
Mr. King. You may want to consider reviewing "The Divinyls" Their most famous song is "Pleasure and Pain" The lead singer was Chrissy Amphlett. She passed away in 2009 from cancer, but not with out an amazing fight. She was truly one of the unique women in rock. They were from Australia. Thank you. Ted.
this was #1 when I was graduating High School and then, I haven't thought much about it since. But, I read up about it and just found out, the girls in the back are from Kids Incorporated, including Jennifer Love Hewitt and Fergie
She was singing about her friend, She invited him to join her and he stay hooked on drugs, Thats why the song says she offered the ivitation but didnt know how long he would stay.
OMG.....I remember this.....Way back in the day. I miss 80's rock. Even if you didn't like all that much you could tolerate it cause parts of it was cool. LATTERZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Damn I’ve never heard this EVER and that almost got me tearing up because I always had the same feeling from Eminem’s version so this one gives goosebumps
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Former junkie here. Heroin and meth. Almost 5 years sober. It really was a war, we fought it every day and most of the friends I grew up with are dead now from ODs. This song hits so hard right down in the most raw nerves of my soul.
Good on you man. I've had my issues in the past, 2 hours sleep a night, doing shit at work just to feel normal and get through the day, almost 10 years for me now. I had to move to the other side of the world and start my life again or I would probably be dead by now, yet here I am with a family, good job, and a great life. It can be done.
Underrated song. Wow this takes me waaaayyyy back! 1988,1989. 5th, 6th grade
close dude 1987
1989
This was a hit song though. They played it on the radio a lot in Los Angeles.
Actually not so underrated as it was number 1 on Billboard hot 100 in 1989!
For me takes me back to year 8 and 9!
It's crazy what kind of good music you find..... when you open up your mind.
Absolutely
I think it's time for an 80's binge. 99 Red Balloons???
@Dilateyourmind D I like both, but German is better.
80s binge would be awesome
Definitely the German version!!!
@@anyoldjoe26 the German title of that song being "99 Luftballoons"
Martika was a great singer and this song is awesome. Shame she disappeared off the scene so quickly.
Shes still touring
Her vocals are still crazy amazing. I do wish she would tour more in the states.. and wish more people would react to this video/song.. it's too good to not have the attention it deserves
She's still singing, but wanted to take a break by her own choice.
Yeah, she walked away from the musical business at only 22 yrs of age. She stated in an interview, it had become so overwhelming so quickly. She felt she wasn't good enough .
She was so talented!!! And beautiful
Martika left the music industry like a secret beautiful deep mystery. Her beauty, this one song, the depth, the meaning behind it, haunted me for years. She was my ultimate female artist. This was about a friend she lost to drugs. And it seemed as though she was going through that faze as well.
Hell of an amazing song.
Wow! What a killer flashback! Thanks for doing this one
Such an underrated singer. Such a beautiful voice.
Count of Tuscany - Dream Theater
*I WILL NEVER GIVE UP*
I agree! She had a very beautiful voice but yet was overlooked.
I believe in you keep trying
1:36 swear to God I got goosebumps 😍🥺
80's right here! Hook-up mix-tape right here as well. Roller Rink slow song... Record that song onto cassette straight from radio play. Memories. Thanks for your reactions man. My favorite music reactions no doubt.
Notification squad! Lol I was eight when I first heard this song. This song and Madonnas "live to tell". They're moving
And yes. You caught on to the drug part hahaha. Not a lot of people did.
I've still got the vinyl single of this song.
It was a great time for pop music.
So glad to see you react to this song! I loved it when it came out, she was awesome
Fergie and Jennifer Love Hewitt were backing vocals for this
Prince actually produced this album.
80’s One hit wonders are impossible to beat!
She had like 3 top 20 hits in the US. 5 hits in the top 30
Your reactions and comments are on-point; one of the best reaction channels on YT. Keep it up, dude!
I love this dude's reaction
Wow! Thanks for doing this song, took me back to my teenage years!!
You should react to some more 80’s stuff. There are an unbelievable amount of songs from that time that you have probably never heard and I think you’d be surprised at how much better they are than 99% of today’s music.
My god 🤣🤣🤣
I'd honestly say, that the the 80's was the decade with the largest amount of great music (y'know, what I consider to be great at least, lol).
THE BEST REACTION CHANNEL OUT THERE. Thanx for your time to react. LATERZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
It's about the cocaine epidemic in Miami during the 80's.
It's about her friend's heroin addiction.
@@TucBroder Thankfully, the friend who's addiction this was about, has actually recovered from their addiction
@@karlsmith2570 So it says in VH1 pop-up videos...
@@TucBroder okay, to be fair, I never saw an episode of pop-up videos where this video was featured
I only knew that info from looking it up on wikipedia
about actor/boyfriend, the late Corey Haim.
Hah, this is a new thing I could easily be into. Hiphip reacts to the 80s
I always did love this girl. Great voice great presence. Really put me over the top when I found out that she was Cuban. Because I’m Cuban too. I love it.
She started on kids incorporated with Fergie and a few others. I like her love thy will b done is her best song. It's a classic. Luv from South Australia P.
beck allz yes, I watched KI! Crushed on Fergie aka Sarah Ferguson.
@@brianhillenbrand6382 I still remember the song when it started. Was in before school. Way back in the day...
Ya'll got Kids Incorporated in Australia back then? I'm surprised, I wouldn't be if it was today.
ENJ4321 yes it was world wide. It aired in HBO
@@ENJ4321 yup we did mate.
She’s actually wrote it about a friend of hers battling cocaine. I loved her. Followed her since Kids Incorporated. She should have been a much bigger star!!!!
She actually didn't write shit, this was a song given to her by Prince, the actual writer.
Rob Diaz she was given writing credit on multiple platforms. Do your research!! Prince wrote a song for her called Love...Thy will be done. Toy Soldiers was her writing!!
@@robertoh.20 WRONG
music was pure back then. im a mad metalhead, but i love this song
I loved this when it dropped in the 80's, and still love it. Her voice is beautiful. Great reaction P!
My little 11 year old self LOVED this song!
*Summertime Sadness by the beautiful and original Lana Del Rey
*Fade Into You by Mazzy Star
It’s not just addiction to drugs, but any kind of addiction. Wrong love, gambling, etc. addictions without control always lead to destruction.
The era we hen the actually had to sing there hearts out during recording sessions pure talent
where the return of the EM reactions tho my guy!!!
I subscribed for the Eminem binge! I like the NF reactions also!
I like Preston so I watch his videos even thou I dont watch them.. really here for the hiphop thou
Like almost all the music reactors , they make (made) a solid fan base using Eminem`s songs..After that they don`t give a shit , `cause the money are still coming...Just look at all the ``metal heads`` and others that do it..That is life...
I’ve tried asking for D12- shit on you. He needs to react to that
Dear God.... I remember when this song 1st came out. Back when MTv played MUSIC!!
Such a great voice. Wonder where she is now. Thanks for the flash back to my childhood.
Haven't heard this sound in a minute! I forgot about this song. Thank you!!
It wasn't her addiction this song was about! She wrote it after losing a very close friend to a heavy cocaine addiction.
Before this song came out, Martika was also a part of the old Disney Channel show Kids Incorporated, and that is the rest of the cast of the show singing backup vocals, that cast included both Jennifer Love Hewitt and Fergie!
This song .. as an addict .. Right. In. My. Feels.
A couple of years ago I was playing this in middle of night sitting at the table and my 2 roommates / best friends walked in .. we were all singing along ... All of us drug addicts .. THAT was eerie
She was a protege of Prince and was also in a children’s show in the 80’s called Kid’s Incorporated. This show also features a young Fergie. Fergie was one of the young girls that sang in the back up vocals.
Damn you took me way back with this like way way way back. I liked eminem's toy soldiers because I love this song. I mean i would've like ems regardless but because he sampled one of my fave songs as a kid. I appreciate you homie! KTF for life
She wrote this about a friend that was battling a drug addiction, I love her voice!
Man I can’t believe I’m this old lol. This song was always on the radio .
I was lucky enough to get to see Martika live. Got to see her doing her sound check and she was awesome, a true professional and a sweet person.
SO RICH THAT VOICE WOW YOU CAN FEEL THOSE VOCALS DEEP
She lost a friend to a drug overdose. She was a member of the show Kids Incorporated with Fergie. This used to make me cry whenever I would used to listen to it in the 80s & 90s.
Martika was on a kids TV show back in the 80s called Kids Incorporated ( Kids INC. ) It also had a very young Fergie that also stared on the show.
I grew up watching her on Kids Incorporated and had such a crush on her. She was like the poor boy’s Phoebe Cates.
Old school song right there, one of Martika's popular ones from the late '80's...had a huge crush on her as a kid. She was big right around the time of Debbie Gibson and Tiffany. Started out on Kids Inc. and had a cameo in the original Annie film. Very underrated singer.
Also another song by Martika that is beautiful is " Love thy will be done".. is one of my fave by Martika..❤❤❤
One of my favorite songs back when it came out and even now. Prayers for all of the families, addicts and those who lost their lives to addiction. 💕
Yes yes yes wow man range.......this song was the heat back in the day
The song wasn't about her, it was about her friend who was battling cocaine addiction. The friend did eventually get clean.
Martika was on a popular kids show called "Kids Incorporated" and some of her former co-stars including Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson (Black Eyed Peas) sing on the chorus with her.
ever heard Alanna Myles- Black Velvet? if not that would be a good one to check out. I guess I heard these 2 songs at about the same time, so they go hand in hand for me. Not even remotely related in theme, just time frame in my mind.
It’s so depressing listening to the radio today compared to all the amazing music from 80’s/90’s when the music actually had a message. Tbh I can’t even tell you the last time I even listened to the radio
I grew up with this song. She was also on a kids show. Kids Incorporated.
As soon as I heard my favorite Toy Soliders, my favorite Eminem song, it wasn't till like 3 years later it was from her I really enjoy this too. 80s Classic
Song's got me tearing up....beautiful
I didn't know this song was about drug addition when I listened to it back in the day. I just knew that I loved the hook and vocals. The production of this song is amazing.
My dude went off ooooofff track 😂 we need more Eminem reaction videos!! 😁
I love this hook though
80's Rule. Toy Soldiers by Martika so powerful 🥹🙏🏾♥️✨
80s all the way. Keep them coming 😎
Crazy u reacted to this. I was just telling my middle child where Em's mix came from. Very Cool! Now u know how old I am. Lol
How is raising the 80s and this is my song back when I was 13 damn
Superb deep song and one of the best vocal performances1
I remember when she was on Kids Incorporated which ran from 1982 to 1994!
I remember Martika going back to Kids Incorporated. (K, I was like 8, but I remember her character singing Walking on Sunshine after she got out of the hospital or sommat - literally the only thing I remember about that show.)
I remember this song lol. It may be old from the 80s but what makes it a great song is the way she sings it with emotion that anyone can relate to it in real life. The emotion in her voice draws you in more towards the meaning of the song and the story behind it etc. Plus it's a great title and the like you said the hook is great also.
I was OBSESSED with this song as a little girl.
Most of you youngins won’t know it it’s from the days of us old folks who believed you had to actually have a good voice to sing. Not auto tuner. This song came out around 87. The song is about a friend with a drug addiction. She got her start by being a backup for Prince.
Love your take on this great song/video‼‼‼‼
I never heard this song before. I love it, she has a great voice. I love the slow singing in the beginning. A+
Toy Soldiers Released on December 3, 2004. DeShaun Dupree Holton (October 2, 1973 - April 11, 2006), known professionally as Proof. Did Emine, predict the future???
I loved this song growing up, and the first time I heard the Eminem track, I was like "oh wow I haven't heard this song in years! oh wait..."
That was an unexpected walk down memory lane
Loved Martika in the 80s. She was on a show called Kids Incorporated,with a young Fergie .
Yeah but did you watch it growing up or did you just Google that?
@@cwell510 Ohh i watched it,can still sing the theme song. I had this album on casette.
same af.. heard the original on the radio, and w it bein 1 of eminem's more popular song's, I had to google it, and listen to the original. love the "won't you come out, and play w me" leadin into the chorus.
Damn!! Tapping into my youth right here.
God damn, never heard the original, that gave me major chills
What a voice. 👍
Late 80’s goodness right here 🔥🔥
I recently rediscovered this song. It’s a good one. Good video
David Gilmour - On an Island - live in gdansk.. you're welcome
That big eighties sound is good too hear it again.
Some 80’s gold, Whitesnake- Here I go again
Mr. King. You may want to consider reviewing "The Divinyls" Their most famous song is "Pleasure and Pain" The lead singer was Chrissy Amphlett. She passed away in 2009 from cancer, but not with out an amazing fight. She was truly one of the unique women in rock. They were from Australia. Thank you. Ted.
This song is still fricken amazing. Strong as hell. Rips at your heart.
this was #1 when I was graduating High School and then, I haven't thought much about it since. But, I read up about it and just found out, the girls in the back are from Kids Incorporated, including Jennifer Love Hewitt and Fergie
Fantastic song still gets me
The song " El perdón " by diana Navarro
She was singing about her friend, She invited him to join her and he stay hooked on drugs, Thats why the song says she offered the ivitation but didnt know how long he would stay.
Damn, she has amazing vocals !
God this song is powerful
OMG.....I remember this.....Way back in the day. I miss 80's rock. Even if you didn't like all that much you could tolerate it cause parts of it was cool. LATTERZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Yes it's about drug addiction. But this song was made for her best friend in whom she lost to a drug overdose. It was a sad story. Loved the reaction.
1:52 i got hella chills shes insane
Here in Brazil, on past weekend, a very talented musician left us. Andre Matos from Angra, Viper, Avantasia.
Angra - Carry On
RIP Andre.
I remember this song when it was new, way before Eminem did his slim shady stuff.
Damn I’ve never heard this EVER and that almost got me tearing up because I always had the same feeling from Eminem’s version so this one gives goosebumps
Loved, loved this reaction! Should do 80’s and 90’s reactions
All my 80's kids incorporated fans whats up!! This is the shit right here ! Im singing this out loud lets do this
Hall And Oates - Out Of Touch
80's classic