Marva Whitney’s “It’s My Thing” dropped in 1969 and has since become a touchstone of funk. From the explosive opening of ‘It’s My Thing’—a bold response to the Isley Brothers’ ‘It’s Your Thing’ Marva channels sheer intensity backed by a band that doesn’t let up. The pace briefly softens with ‘If You Love Me’ a soul-soaked ballad in the spirit of Otis Redding before diving back into the rhythmic grit of tracks like ‘Unwind Yourself.’