Strafe (band)
Strafe is an American electro group that gained popularity in the mid-1980s. The group is primarily known for its single "Set It Off" (1984) which has been extensively sampled by hip-hop, house, techno, and EDM artists.[1]
Strafe | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Genres | Electro, old school hip hop |
| Years active | 1984–unknown |
| Labels | Jus Born A&M Records |
| Members | Steve Standard |
Songs that have sampled "Set It Off" include the following[2]
- "The Party": 1988 song by Kraze
- “Rhythm is the Master”: 1989 song by DJ Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip
- Maestro Fresh Wes – Let Your Backbone Slide
- "Let the Beat Hit 'Em": 1991 song by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
- "Here We Go (Let's Rock & Roll)": 1991 song by C+C Music Factory
- "Get Up!": 1996 song by Étienne Picard
- "Changes": 1998 song by Tupac Shakur
- "Set it Off": 1998 song by Das EFX
- "Feelin' So Good": 1999 song by Jennifer Lopez
- "I Like Dem Girlz": 2000 song by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz from the Big Momma's House movie soundtrack
- "Get it Off": 2003 song by Monica
- "Outta Control": 2005 song by 50 Cent
- "Ride It": 2019 song by DJ Regard
Partial discography
- "Set It Off" (12-inch single) (Jus Born Productions, 1984)
- "Comin’ from Another Place" (12-inch single) (A&M Records, 1985)
- "React" (12-inch single) (A&M Records, 1985)
- "Outlaw" (12-inch single) (A&M Records, 1987)
References
- "Biography by David Jeffries". AllMusic. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
- "Samples of Set It Off by Strafe on WhoSampled". WhoSampled.
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