Strike It Up
Black Box
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Strike it up, strike it up, strike it up Strike it up, strike it up, strike it up You-ooh, you-ooh You-ooh, you-ooh Strike it up, this band is gonna play my tune Strike it up, I want to, I want to tell you so Strike it up, nobody's gonna stop my sound Strike it up, you know how lonely one can feel If I have the line and you have the bass Then strike it up and you'll find the rhythm's on time Line after line going straight to your mind 'cause hyping the place is what we're all about Moving your waist to the bass is no doubt Roll up the groove, melody is essential Drop the knowledge on this instrumental Cast your doubts about house music You've got the body, so why don't you use it? Naturally swinging your thing to the song 'cause that's how we pump the dancefloor for the strong Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah Waiting on my feelings, feelings Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah Waiting on my feelings, feelings Strike it up, your hand is tapping on my skin Strike it up, and keep me, and keep me standing on Strike it up, you nobody's gonna let you down Strike it up, you know how lovely one can be If I have the line and you have the bass Then strike it up and you'll find the rhythm's on time Line after line going straight to your mind 'cause hyping the place is what we're all about Moving your waist to the bass is no doubt Roll up the groove, melody is essential Drop the knowledge on this instrumental Cast (Dance?) your doubts about house music You've got the body, so why don't you use it? Naturally swinging your thing to the song 'cause that's how we pump the dancefloor for the strong Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah Waiting on my feelings, feelings Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah Waiting on my feelings, feelings Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah Waiting on my feelings, feelings Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah Waiting on my feelings, feelings Strike it up...
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Written by: Daniele Davoli, Lee Bennett Thompson, Mirko Limoni, Valerio Semplici
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"Strike It Up" is a song by the Italian music group Black Box. It was released in 1991 as the sixth single from their debut album "Dreamland."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. It also reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the most successful tracks by Black Box.
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VocalsThe vocals for "Strike It Up" were provided by American singer Martha Wash. However, she was uncredited on the album, which caused some legal controversy.
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Sports ConnectionThe song has been frequently used at sporting events. For example, it was often played during the introduction of the Chicago Bulls team during their championship years in the '90s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Strike It Up" prominently featured French fashion model Katrin Quinol, who was officially presented as the face of Black Box.
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Lawsuit and AftermathMartha Wash later sued Black Box for failure to credit her for her vocals on several of their songs, including "Strike It Up," and won the lawsuit. This led to changes in the music industry, with vocalists receiving more recognition for their work.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Strike It Up" have been interpreted as an empowerment anthem, encouraging people to take action and make things happen.
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Commercial Use"Strike It Up" was also used in commercials, notably a 2018 television ad for Target’s activewear brand JoyLab.
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Remix VersionA notable remix of "Strike It Up" was released by Dutch producer and DJ, Tiesto.
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Cultural ImpactDespite the controversy surrounding the song, "Strike It Up" remains one of the most famous songs of the early '90s and is widely considered an iconic dance track.
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Global SuccessApart from its success in the United States, "Strike It Up" also charted highly in various other countries, including Canada, the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being credited initially, Martha Wash eventually began performing the song live following her successful lawsuit.
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Inclusion in Movies"Strike It Up" was included in the soundtrack of 1993's "Super Mario Bros" film.
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