TKA - Greatest Hits
Review by Richard E Smith
Greatest Hits by TKA is a must-have for any fan of the freestyle genre. The album showcases the best of TKA's music, featuring their most popular tracks from the 80s and 90s. The trio's blend of pop, R&B, and dance music creates an infectious sound that will have listeners dancing along from start to finish.
The album opens with their biggest hit, "Maria," which is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for anyone who grew up in the 80s. Other standout tracks include "Louder Than Love," "Scars of Love," and "Tears May Fall," which showcase TKA's signature sound and vocal harmonies.
What sets this album apart from other greatest hits compilations is the inclusion of previously unreleased tracks, such as "You Are the One" and "Crash (Have Some Fun)." These songs fit seamlessly with TKA's classic hits and add a fresh element to the album.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: tka-greatest-hits.rar- MP3 size: 141.6 mb
- FLAC size: 1094.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray Vision | 4:34 | |
| I Can't Help It | 4:15 | |
| Come Get My Love | 4:37 | |
| I Won't Give Up on You | 04:45 | |
| Is It Love? | 4:38 | |
| Give Your Love To Me | 5:07 | |
| Don't Be Afraid | 4:04 | |
| Scars of Love | 4:0 | |
| Don't Be Afraid | 4:55 | |
| X - Ray Vision | 4:36 | |
| I Won't Give up on You | 4:47 | |
| Give Your Love to Me | 5:8 | |
| Tears May Fall | 6:9 | |
| You Are The One | 4:10 | |
| One Way Love | 4:12 | |
| Maria | 6:57 | |
| Louder Than Love | 4:33 | |
| You Are the One | 4:12 | |
| Crash (Have Some Fun) | 4:06 | |
| Tears May Fall (1992 Remix) | 6:07 | |
| Scars Of Love | 3:58 | |
| I Can't Help It | 4:12 | |
| Crash (Have Some Fun) [feat. Michelle Visage] | 4:17 | |
| I Won't Give Up On You | 4:10 |
Video
TKA - Give Your Love to Me
TKA - I Won't Give Up On You
TKA - You Are the One
TKA - Maria
TKA - Louder than Love (Music Video)
TKA - One Way Love
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 16998 1040-4
- ISCD 2036
- CD 9031622
- TBCD 1040
- TBC 1040
Labels
- Tommy Boy
- ISBA Music Entertainment Inc.
- !Hype
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Formats
- Cassette
- Compilation
- CD
- Reissue
- WEA OLYPHANT
- Remastered
- Club Edition
- Columbia House
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Tommy Boy Music, Inc. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Tommy Boy Music, Inc. |
| Manufactured By | Tommy Boy Music, Inc. |
| Distributed By | Tommy Boy Music, Inc. |
| Glass Mastered At | Specialty Records Corporation |
| Mastered At | The Hit Factory |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Producer | Joey Gardner (tracks: 2 to 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 14) |
| Art Direction | Erwin Gorostiza |
| Executive Producer | Joey Gardner, Kayel |
| Layout | Laura Genninger |
| Design | Laura Genninger |
| Mastered By | Tom Coyne |
| Mixed By | Joey Gardner (tracks: 2 to 12, 14), Tony Moran (tracks: 4 to 7, 12, 13) |
| Written-By | J.Gardner (tracks: 3, 11, 12, 14), Kayel (tracks: 3, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14), T.Moran (tracks: 4, 6, 13) |
| Executive-Producer | Kayel |
| Management | Joey Gardner |
Notes
- Freestyle
- Executive Producers: Joey Gardner and Kayel
- Mastered by Tom Coyne at Hit Factory/ DMS, NY
- On front media sleeve (top) : HANYA UNTUK DIJUAL DI INDONESIA
- Track 1 Co-produced, Mixed and Edited for Latin Rascals Productions, Inc.
- Track 6 Produced for Latin Rascals Productions, Inc.
- Mastered at Hit Factory / DMS, NY.
- Tracks 1 to 6 original versions appear on the Tommy Boy album "Scars Of Love" TBLP/TBC/TBCD 1011.
- Tracks 7 to 12 original versions appear on the Tommy Boy / Warner Bros. album "Louder Than Love" TBLP/TBC/2-26290.
- (P) 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992
- (C) 1992 Tommy Boy Music, Inc.
- Publishing:
- 1 - T-Boy Music (ASCAP)
- 2 - T-Boy Music, Marcial Music
- 3 - T-Boy Music (ASCAP), Third & Lex Music (BMI)
- 4 - T-Boy Music, Andy Panda Music (ASCAP), Tee Girl Music, Latin Rascals Music (BMI)
- 5 - Ripple Music adm. by Almo Music Corp., Virgin Music Ltd., except in the US and Canada published by Virgin Music Inc. (ASCAP)
- 6 - T-Boy Music (ASCAP), Latin Rascals Music (BMI)
- 7 - Tarpell Music (ASCAP)
- 8 - Chrysalis Music (ASCAP), Chrysalis Songs, Sal Songs (BMI)
- 9 - BMC Publishing (SABAM)
- 10 - Blue Ink Music, Tee Girl Music (BMI)
- 11 - Third & Lex Music, Blue Ink Music, Sir Mac Of Quayle Music adm. by MCA Music, Tee Girl Music (BMI)
- 12 - Third & Lex Music, Music Prison Publishing adm. by Bug Music (BMI)
- 13 - Moran Music, World Of Andy Music, Inc., Blue Ink Music, Funny Bear Music (BMI)
- 14 - Blue Ink Music, Third & Lex Music, Tee Girl Music (BMI)
- Variant release from TKA - Greatest Hits. This release is packaged with White CD Jewel Case Tray & Variant CD colored blue ">>" screen print.
- Printed In Canada
- ** COLUMBIA HOUSE Club Edition
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 16998-1040-4 0
- Barcode: 016998104026
- Matrix / Runout: [wea mfg. OLYPHANT] Y10299 43 1040-2 04 M1S3
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U3H
- Matrix / Runout: 43 1010-2 04 M2S1 YI0299
- Pressing Plant ID: WEA MFG OLYPHANT
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 43 1040-2 SRC*01 M4S2
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 43 1040-2 SRC*01 M1S3
- Barcode (Text): 0 16998-1040-2 6
- Matrix / Runout: 43 1040-2 SRC=03 M1S2
- Barcode (Scanned): 016998104026
- Barcode (Printed): 0 16998-1040-2 6
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 43 1040-2 SRC=03 M5S2
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U7C
About TKA
Tony Ortiz (aka "O"), Louis Ramon Sharpe (aka or ), Ralph Cruz (aka "Aby"), Angel Vasquez (aka Angel "Love"), George LaMond (real name: ) and (aka "Spider").
TKA stands for Tony, Kayel and Aby (later, Angel).
In early 1985, Latino vocalist Louis Sharpe (aka Kayel) submitted a rap demo to producer at . Gardner rejected it, but agreed to hear Kayel along with friends Tony, Aby, and "Spider" sing Kayel's ballad "" over rap instrumentals at a birthday party in an East Harlem church basement. Gardner was impressed, and also happened to meet The Latin Rascals members and at the same party.
Envisioning a possible Latin disco version of , Gardner brought all six musicians into the studio to record a rough demo of "
Name Vars
- AKT
- T.K.A.
- T.K.R.
- TAK
- TRA
- Tee Kay A
- Tee-Kay-A
- The TKA Disciples
- The Voices Of TKA
Members
- Ralph Cruz
- Ray Rivera
- Anthony Ortiz
- George Garcia
- Louis Ramon Sharpe
- Angel Vasquez
Summary by Richard E Smith
Comments
My cousin bought the cassette in the 80's in Los Angeles. After many years tried to find the song I found it!
Thank you, Ryan❤️
Great tune
Forever in Our hearts*
He's with All of Us*
Spyder*
My Song*
TKA*
Reminds me of driving tru the back roads of Puerto Rico going to ol girlfriends place. ✌?
I won't give up on you*
2021
LOOOVVVEEE IT!! ?????
FreeStyleClassic.
Totally Hot Dam Jams Coming At Ya!!! Freestyle Mega Mixing!!!! These Guys Really Know How To Spin It Up,Scatch It,And Throw It ? Down!!!! You Know You DJ's Out There Take Notes!!!! This Song Would Make A Great Hit At The Old School Chicago, IL Street Clubs Downtown Mixing It Up On A Badass Turn Tables!!!!
I got this cassette single out of a cereal box when I was a kid - love it.
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