Strike songs synonymous with the beat on the street (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

rap music

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'synonymous with the beat on the street' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'strike songs' is the wordplay.
'strike' becomes 'rap' (rapping is a kind of striking).
'songs' becomes 'music' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'rap'+'music'='RAP MUSIC'

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I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).

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