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United States Armand Van Helden is an American DJ, record producer, remixer, and songwriter, widely recognized as a pioneer in house music and speed garage.
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Armand Van Helden was one of the best-kept secrets in house music, recording for such labels as Strictly Rhythm, Henry St., Logic and ZYX.
Van Helden, a hip hop lover, worked with rapper Common on his track "Full Moon".
Van Helden collaborated with British rapper Dizzee Rascal on his singles. This collaboration led to "Bonkers", which peaked at number one in the United Kingdom.
Van Helden teamed up with American DJ/producer Steve Aoki to produce the song "Brrrat!", which featured on Godskitchen's eclectic album.
Armand Van Helden remixed Sam Smith’s "I'm Not the Only One" in August 2014.
A Duck Sauce remix of their song "Forever" was part of Snakehips' 'Forever Pt. II EP' released in April 2015.
Armand Van Helden was born on February 16, 1970. His childhood involved extensive travel due to his father’s service in the U.S. Air Force, leading him to live in various countries including the Netherlands, Latvia, Turkey, and Italy. At the age of 13, he secured his first DJ engagement at a Valentine’s Day dance and acquired his first drum machine, laying the groundwork for his musical career. From approximately 1986 to 1988, Van Helden was part of a rap group named “Define,” performing across Europe and further developing his DJ skills.
Returning to Boston in 1988, Van Helden established himself as a DJ in local clubs and pursued college education. In 1991, he transitioned from a legal-review position to focus on remixing, working under the management of Neil Petricone and X-Mix. During this period, he held a DJ residency at The Loft, a prominent Boston nightclub. His official debut single, a remix of Deep Creed’s “Stay On My Mind,” was released through Nervous Records. In 1992, he released “Move It To the Left” under the moniker Sultans of Swing on the Strictly Rhythm label, which achieved moderate club success.
Van Helden’s career gained significant momentum in 1994 with “Witch Doktor,” which reached the top 5 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. This success led to remixing opportunities for established artists such as New Order, Deep Forest, Jimmy Somerville, Deee-Lite, and Faithless. His remix of “Professional Widow” by Tori Amos became a global dance hit and a number-one song in the United Kingdom, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in house music. He has since remixed tracks for various international artists and co-founded the successful DJ duo Duck Sauce.
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