Ron Allen: A Pioneer of House Music Who Helped Shape a Movement

Ron Allen is a Toronto-based, JUNO-nominated, music producer, songwriter, and DJ. Ron is also the founder of legendary dance music imprint, Strobe Records, an instrumental label in developing the sounds of house music and techno in the early 90’s. Co-founding Strobe with Hayden Andre Brown, Ron Allen stands as one of the defining architects of early '90s house and techno. A DJ turned producer, Allen's passion for music drove him into the studio, where he crafted tracks that would resonate far beyond the dance floor. From pop to R&B, hip-hop, rock, and even country, his production prowess has made him a go-to collaborator across genres.

Relocating to Toronto in 1988, Allen's career took a pivotal turn when he signed with Bigshot Records, the imprint helmed by Jerry Fumo, Andrew Komis, and Nick Fiorucci. Recalling his first meeting, Allen says, “Andrew Komis, aka Komix (RIP), heard my demo—one that only Derrick May had listened to before—and signed me on the spot. That’s when I became a studio fanatic.”

In 1991, Allen and Andre united their creative forces to launch Strobe Records, a label that would become synonymous with house music’s golden era. With timeless releases like Subculture's "The Voyage," Hayden Andre's "Tribal Life," and Afterglow's "Come Back 2 Me," Strobe set a new standard for the genre, even inspiring the rise of talents like Nick Holder of DNH Records with the groundbreaking Digital Age EP.

Decades later, Allen’s legacy endures as he continues to create and release music, proving that his influence on the dance music landscape is far from over. Dive into the history and the future of house by exploring his work at stroberecords.com or on Bandcamp.


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