Strike It Up

Strike It Up

Infobox Single
Name = Strike It Up


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Artist = Black Box
Album = Dreamland
A-side =
B-side = Remix
Released = 1991
Format = CD maxi
7" single
12" maxi
Recorded = 1989
Genre = Eurodance
Length = 5:15
Label = Polydor
Writer = Mirko Limoni
Daniele Davoli
Valerio Semplici
Producer = Groove Groove Melody
Audio sample? =
Certification =
Last single = "The Total Mix"
(1991)
This single = "Strike It Up"
(1991)
Next single = "Open Your Eyes"
(1991)
Misc =Extra album cover
Upper caption = Alternate cover
Background = khaki


Lower caption = CD maxi - Megaremix

"Strike It Up" is a 1990 song recorded by the Italo-house music band Black Box. It was the sixth single from their debut album "Dreamland" and was released in 1991 in most of countries worldwide.

The song was a success on many charts, including the Billboard Hot 100 in the US where it peaked at number 8. It also topped the Hot Dance Club Play in June 1991.

The song features an un-credited Martha Wash on lead vocals. Wash later sued the record label for royalties and directly contributed to legislation ensuring proper credit for vocalists on both songs and music videos.

Track listings

; 7" single
# "Strike It Up" (DJ Lelwel mix) — 5:05
# "Strike It Up" (sensitive mix) — 3:35

; 12" maxi
# "Strike It Up" (original mix) — 5:58
# "Strike It Up" (DJ Lelewel mix) — 5:05
# "Strike It Up" (hardcore remix) — 3:20

; CD maxi
# "Strike It Up" (radio edit) — 3:30
# "Strike It Up" (sensitive mix) — 3:35
# "Strike It Up" (original mix) — 5:58
# "Strike It Up" (hardcore remix) — 3:20

; 12" maxi - Megaremix
# "Strike It Up" (DJ Lelewel mix) — 5:05
# "Strike It Up" (hardcore mix) — 3:18
# "Ride on Time" (the bright on mix) — 4:28
# "Strike It Up" (sensitive mix) — 3:35

; CD maxi - Megaremix
# "Strike It Up" (DJ Lelewel mix)
# "Ride on Time" (bright on mix)
# "Strike It Up" (hardcore mix)
# "Strike It Up" (sensitive mix)

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