Record label • House

Strictly Rhythm

  • 1989Founded
  • New YorkUnited States
  • 6Artists

Strictly Rhythm was founded in New York in 1989 by Gladys Pizarro and Mark Finkelstein, who had both worked in A&R at Spring Records. It became one of the main American house labels of the 1990s.The early catalogue included Todd Terry, Masters at Work, Roger Sanchez, Josh Wink and Armand van Helden, and Reel 2 Real's 1994 single I Like to Move It was a worldwide hit. The label stopped in 2002, relaunched in 2007, and since 2019 its trademark and rights have been held by BMG. Strictly Rhythm still issues new music and reissues from New York and London, and is known in the scene for its deep archive of club records.

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About Strictly Rhythm

Label facts
Founded1989
Based inNew York, United States
FoundersGladys Pizarro, Mark Finkelstein
SoundHouse
StatusActive

Strictly Rhythm was founded in New York in 1989 by Gladys Pizarro and Mark Finkelstein, who had both worked in A&R at Spring Records. It became one of the main American house labels of the 1990s.

The early catalogue included Todd Terry, Masters at Work, Roger Sanchez, Josh Wink and Armand van Helden, and Reel 2 Real's 1994 single I Like to Move It was a worldwide hit. The label stopped in 2002, relaunched in 2007, and since 2019 its trademark and rights have been held by BMG. Strictly Rhythm still issues new music and reissues from New York and London, and is known in the scene for its deep archive of club records.

Artists on Strictly Rhythm

Roster and regulars
Todd TerryTodd Terry DJ Pierre Masters at WorkMasters at Work Roger SanchezRoger Sanchez Josh WinkJosh Wink Armand van HeldenArmand van Helden

Latest from the Strictly Rhythm roster

Stories on its artists
GORDO Closes His First Pacha Ibiza Residency With Roger SanchezGORDO Closes His First Pacha Ibiza Residency With Roger Sanchez28 Sep 2026BEONIX Festival 2025 Lineup UnveiledBEONIX Festival 2025 Lineup Unveiled7 May 2025The Best Boiler Room Sets: Sweaty and UnforgettableThe Best Boiler Room Sets: Sweaty and Unforgettable19 Jan 2025What Is Acid House & Why Is It Called Acid House?What Is Acid House & Why Is It Called Acid House?20 Dec 2024a Comprehensive Guide to Techno Genres and Subgenresa Comprehensive Guide to Techno Genres and Subgenres25 May 2024Epic Pool Parties Complete Standout Lineups For 2024Epic Pool Parties Complete Standout Lineups For 202414 Mar 2024Ultra Music Festival Miami Guide 2027: Your Ultimate CompanionUltra Music Festival Miami Guide 2027: Your Ultimate Companion13 Mar 2024Magic Break 2024 Lineup: Magic is Something You Make!Magic Break 2024 Lineup: Magic is Something You Make!6 Mar 2024Techno vs. House Music: a Comprehensive ComparisonTechno vs. House Music: a Comprehensive Comparison7 Jan 2024

Festivals with Strictly Rhythm artists

All festivals
EDC Colombia (Medellin, Colombia) 2026EDC Colombia10 - 11 Oct 2026 • Medellin, ColombiaWith Armand van Helden Sneak's Birthday Beats (Los Angeles, CA, United States) 2026Sneak's Birthday Beats14 - 15 Nov 2026 • Los Angeles, United StatesWith Josh Wink Polaris Festival (Verbier, Switzerland) 2026Polaris Festival20 - 28 Nov 2026 • Verbier, SwitzerlandWith Armand van Helden Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast), Australia) 2026Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival Gold Coast4 Dec 2026 • Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast), AustraliaWith Roger Sanchez Hidden Valley Festival (Matakana, New Zealand) 2026Hidden Valley Festival27 Dec 2026 • Matakana, New ZealandWith Armand van Helden Lost Paradise (Glenworth Valley, Australia) 2026Lost Paradise28 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 • Glenworth Valley, AustraliaWith Armand van Helden Beyond the Valley (Hesse, Australia) 2026Beyond the Valley28 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 • Hesse, AustraliaWith Armand van Helden Lakes Festival (Christchurch, New Zealand) 2026Lakes Festival28 Dec 2026 • Christchurch, New ZealandWith Armand van Helden DGTL (Amsterdam, Netherlands) 2027DGTL26 - 28 Mar 2027 • Amsterdam, NetherlandsWith Armand van Helden

Playlists for the Strictly Rhythm sound

All playlists
Strictly Remixedby Strictly Rhythm Guestlist : Todd Terry | Strictly Rhythmby Strictly Rhythm This Is Roger Sanchezby Spotify • 50 tracks Carl Cox - Remixesby Carl Cox • 45 tracks Cream Superclub Classicsby Creamfields • 30 tracks Ibiza Classicsby Spotify • 80 tracks This Is Louie Vegaby Spotify • 50 tracks Intecby Jon Rundell • 100 tracks Toolroom Anthemsby Spotify • 53 tracks Cocoon Recordingsby Cocoon Recordings • 100 tracks Cream Anthemsby Creamfields • 40 tracks Movement At Homeby Movement Detroit • 65 tracks

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Questions about Strictly Rhythm

What genre is Strictly Rhythm?

Strictly Rhythm is best known for House releases. The label has been releasing music since 1989.

Who founded Strictly Rhythm?

Strictly Rhythm was founded in 1989 by Gladys Pizarro and Mark Finkelstein and is based in New York, United States.

Who releases on Strictly Rhythm?

Artists closely tied to Strictly Rhythm include Todd Terry, DJ Pierre, Masters at Work, Roger Sanchez, Josh Wink and Armand van Helden.

Where can I buy Strictly Rhythm releases?

Releases are available on Beatport.

Who are the biggest artists on Strictly Rhythm?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Strictly Rhythm are Todd Terry (0 tracks), DJ Pierre (0 tracks), Masters at Work (0 tracks), Roger Sanchez (0 tracks) and Josh Wink (0 tracks).

Where can I hear Strictly Rhythm artists live?

Artists from the Strictly Rhythm roster are booked at upcoming festivals including EDC Colombia, Sneak's Birthday Beats and Polaris Festival. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.

Label information from the label's official channels (en.wikipedia.org, musicbrainz.org). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.