Martha Reeves readies first album in 22 years as new single climbs charts

Motown legend Martha Reeves has released a new single, and the Eric Kupper Power Remix is moving up Music Week’s Commercial Pop Dance chart. Her next album, SEARCHING, is due Aug. 14, 2026, with vinyl and CD to follow in September.

Why it matters: - Martha Reeves is still drawing radio and club attention at 85, with a new remix of "To Know You is to Love You" rising on Music Week’s Commercial Pop Dance chart. - The momentum sets up SEARCHING, Reeves’ first new album in 22 years, as a notable return for one of Motown’s most recognized voices. - The release extends Reeves’ long-running profile in Detroit, Motown history and live performance.

What happened: - Martha Reeves debuted at No. 31 on Music Week’s Commercial Pop Dance chart with "To Know You is to Love You, The Eric Kupper Power Remix." - The single has since climbed to No. 21. - The track launch date is Aug. 14, 2026. - The song is listed as R&B, blues and jazz. - The release includes ISRC codes USHM82687100 and USHM82687108 for the remix. - Reeves is scheduled to release SEARCHING on Aug. 14, 2026 on streaming platforms, with vinyl and CD set for Sept. 4.

The details: - Reeves built her reputation in the 1960s and early 1970s with Motown hits including "Dancing in the Street," "My Baby Loves Me," "Come and Get These Memories," "Nowhere to Run," "Quick Sand," "Heatwave," "Jimmy Mack" and "Bless You." - Martha Reeves and the Vandellas were the group behind those hits, with Reeves as lead singer. - Reeves released solo albums in the 1970s and 1980s on MCA, Fantasy, Phonarama and Arista. - Her first solo album, the 1973 self-titled release, was produced by Richard Perry. - Reeves was born in Alabama and moved to Detroit as a baby. - Reeves served as an elected Detroit councilwoman from 2005 to 2009. - In 2007, Reeves pushed to rename the road in front of Hitsville USA on West Grand Blvd. to Berry Gordy Jr. Blvd. - Reeves continues to perform concerts and club dates as a solo act and with the Vandellas, now including her sisters Lois and Delphine. - Martha and the Vandellas were Grammy-nominated in 1964 for Best R&B Performance for "Heat Wave." - "Dancing in the Street" entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. - Martha Reeves and the Vandellas were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. - Reeves has also received the Dinah Washington Award, a Rhythm n’ Blues Foundation Pioneer Award and a Black Woman in Publishing Legends Award. - The group has been inducted into the Alabama Soul, Rock and Roll and Vocal Group Hall of Fame. - Rolling Stone includes Martha Reeves and the Vandellas among its 100 Immortal Artists of all time. - 2023 marked the 60th anniversary of the group’s first two Motown albums, "Come and Get These Memories" and "Heat Wave," both released in 1963. - Reeves received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in March 2024. - SEARCHING is produced by Delfeayo Marsalis and Reeves manager Chris Roe. - The lead single, "To Know You is to Love You," is getting strong airplay.

Between the lines: - The chart climb suggests Reeves’ catalog and new material still resonate beyond nostalgia, especially in dance and remix formats. - Pairing Reeves with Delfeayo Marsalis points to a project built to bridge Motown heritage with jazz-rooted production. - The staggered rollout of streaming first, then physical formats, signals a release strategy aimed at both immediate reach and collector demand.

What's next: - SEARCHING is slated to arrive on streaming platforms Aug. 14, 2026. - Vinyl and CD editions are scheduled for Sept. 4, 2026. - Reeves is expected to keep promoting the album while continuing concert and club performances.

The bottom line: - Martha Reeves is turning a new single and a chart move into a broader comeback moment, backed by a long Motown legacy and a new album coming this year. - More information is available at Martha Reeves' website.