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Mel C Samples Diana Ross: A Motown Legend's Influence Lives On
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Mel C's new single "Sweat" features a sample from Diana Ross' 1981 hit.
- The Spice Girls were inspired by seeing Diana Ross perform live decades ago.
- Victoria Beckham may consider a performance at Las Vegas' Sphere venue.
Melanie Chisholm, famously known as Mel C, has released a new single titled "Sweat" that prominently features a sample of the iconic Diana Ross' 1981 hit, "Work That Body." Mel C revealed in December 2025 that the enduring influence of Motown artists, particularly Ross, has been significant for the Spice Girls since their early days in the 1990s.
She recounted how the group witnessed Ross perform live in London early in their careers, an experience that, along with her mother's fandom, cemented Ross's impact. This artistic inspiration has now culminated in the incorporation of Ross's music into Mel C's recent work, a move she finds "wonderful."
Meanwhile, discussions about a potential Spice Girls reunion continue. Victoria Beckham, while hesitant about a full world tour due to her fashion and beauty ventures, has admitted a performance at the Las Vegas Sphere would be "amazing," hinting at possible future collaborations.
