ltd reissue - classic

this release kicks off hardrock strikers new label imprint supreme striker which will feature reworkings and re-imaginings from himself and others. part one brings 2 previously unreleased up - tempo jams to vinyl for a limited time. first up is cetu javu, amazing spanish band from the 80s close to depeche mode best 80s production with the seminal, anthemic & lost b side por favor (original goes for 500 euros!) reworked as mano a mano into a massive dance floor teaser that totally goes off when its dropped. while on the flip, ready for the worlds funk-fuelled classic sheila named ready 4 shyla is cut up and supercharged in true striker style into a deadly dj weapon. striker takes and rips it apart, turning their track into a massive chugger thats building up into one of the most anticipated vocal breakdowns. big is an understatement. both tracks are respectfully edited,lovingly re-mastered and cut loud at 45 rpm for maximum dance floor pleasure and djdelight. dont hold back!

2021 reissue - megaphatter minimal stomper zu ehren des brazil - italo strikers from bayer leverkusen !!!

one of the sweetest and most idiosyncratic voices in reggae, tenor singer cornell campbell also has one of the longest-running careers of any jamaican recording artist. taken under studio one founder clement sir coxsone dodd’s wing at a very young age, cornell cut his first recordings in 1956, long before ska was even established. he remained based at studio one for many years (working as a label printer as well as a recording artist), and also voiced sides for king edwards in the ska years. he then briefly joined the sensations in rock steady and recorded at treasure isle, before moving back to studio one as leader of the eternals when reggae arrived, cutting huge hits there such as stars and queen of the mistrel, and giving early coaching to slim smith, jacob miller and bassist robbie shakespeare. joining forces with ace producer bunny striker lee in the mid-1970s brought a dramatic new surge in popularity that greatly boosted his profile overseas. the ropin lp was issued on third worlds justice subsidiary in 1980 a sub label set up to handle strikers product in the uk (though hits like mash you down and the title track had been handled in jamaica by joe gibbs). one of the albums outstanding moments is bandulu, an anti-rude boy epic voiced on the late night blues rhythm, while opening cover, just my imagination, has an uncredited toasting portion from errol scorcher.

after retiring from the jamaican police force arthur duke reid established his treasure isle liquor store and sound system in pink lane kingston and was crowned the undisputed king of sound and blues in 1956, 57 and in 58. the duke then moved into record production and after relocating the store to 33 bond street, he then built a recording studio on top of his new premises in 1966. according to the musicians and singers the wooden construction of the treasure isle recording studio gave the music a distinctive warmth and richness and with resident engineer byron baron/smithy smith at the controls, the sound of a bond street recording was immediately recognisable.
but the studio one sound is different to the treasure isle sound! the people have to know. - bunny striker lee
a glittering selection of strikers treasure isle recordings are featured on this compilation. so please sit back and enjoy the set!

incredible double a sided reissue on tiny early eighties new york imprint small axe. side a features the awesome boogie funk of *throwdown* by larry harris, a phat floor-filling monster which always changes hands for big bucks in auctions. on the flip we get another in-demand bomb - the sparkles *trying to get over*, a superb soulful disco groover with great vocals and synth hooks. originally released way back in ‘81 and produced by the strikers darryl gibbs, this killer cut still remains a firm favourite of many in the know disco djs. top stuff!

saved presents the 3rd instalment in their collection sampler series, collection c. the release contains music from artists who have already made a mark on the label as well as a couple of debutants. a reflection of the labels tastes with original music and an eclectic range.

contains the original from 1989 plus ritons maximal house edit , hardrock strikers new single >massada< & bonus track denise motto >imnxtc< (jd twitchs optimo unrealeased acid mix)

after retiring from the jamaican police force arthur duke reid established his treasure isle liquor store and sound system in pink lane kingston and was crowned the undisputed king of sound and blues in 1956, 57 and in 58. the duke then moved into record production and after relocating the store to 33 bond street, he then built a recording studio on top of his new premises in 1966. according to the musicians and singers the wooden construction of the treasure isle recording studio gave the music a distinctive warmth and richness and with resident engineer byron baron/smithy smith at the controls, the sound of a bond street recording was immediately recognisable.
but the studio one sound is different to the treasure isle sound! the people have to know. - bunny striker lee
a glittering selection of strikers treasure isle recordings are featured on this compilation. so please sit back and enjoy the set!

for volume 1 of breakin bread s new mix series, para and baila dig deep into the label s 12 year catalog and select the finest tunes and blend them to perfection. expect a breaks-heavy mix that includes cuts from para, natural self, rob life, quantic, color climax, ghost, tom caruana plus many more, spanning all styles represented by breakin bread from new school soul, funk, breaks, and beats.