Strut
Founded by Quinton Scott in 1999, Strut is a British independent label devoted to dance music history and its ongoing dialogue with jazz and Afrobeat. Its early releases excavated hard funk, underground disco, original breaks, Nigerian Afrobeat, old-school hip hop and library music, placing dancefloor records in the context of the artists, clubs and scenes that produced them.
Strut reactivated in 2008 and became part of the !K7 label group. Its catalogue has connected archival work with releases by artists including Patrice Rushen, Mulatu Astatke and the Sun Ra Arkestra, while also working with contemporary names such as Nubiyan Twist, Momoko Gill and Flock.
Latest Release
Nigeria 80
This is the most recent release from Strut, out .
Discography
Artists on Strut
- Mulatu Astatke
- Herbert
- The Reflex
- Nubiyan Twist
- Momoko Gill
- Matthew Herbert
- Sun Ra
- Flock
- Jabula
- Arya
- Gigi Masin
- Greg Foat
- Idris Ackamoor
- Oneness Of Juju
- The Pyramids
- Lori Vambe
- Marla Kether
- Orchestra Baobab
- Plunky
- Beckie Bell
- Ice
- Jive Connection
- Lafayette Afro Rock Band
- Mehmet Aslan
Related Labels
- Spring Strut
- Accidental Records
Common questions
Who is signed to Strut?
Mulatu Astatke, Herbert, The Reflex, Nubiyan Twist, and Momoko Gill all have releases on Strut, alongside 61 other artists in the Tracknack catalogue.
How many artists are on Strut?
Tracknack lists 66 artists with releases on Strut. That counts everyone credited in the catalogue, not only the current roster.
How many releases does Strut have?
Tracknack tracks 122 Strut releases. The most recent is Nigeria 80 (2026).
How do I follow new Strut releases?
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