Armand Van Helden

Armand Van Helden first gained significant momentum in 1994 with his track ‘Witch Doktor,’ which reached the top 5 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. His career began in 1991 when he transitioned to focus on remixing, working under the management of Neil Petricone and X-Mix while holding a DJ residency at The Loft in Boston. 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, achieving moderate club success.

That same year, he formed the highly successful DJ duo Duck Sauce with A-Trak, releasing their debut single ‘aNYway.’ Duck Sauce achieved widespread international acclaim with ‘Barbra Streisand,’ which topped charts in 12 countries globally. He teamed with Steve Aoki for ‘Brrrat!’ in 2011, and Duck Sauce followed with ‘It’s You,’ ‘Stereo Radio,’ and ‘I Know A Place’ in 2013, culminating in their debut album ‘Quack’ in 2014. In 2014, Van Helden remixed Sam Smith’s ‘I’m Not the Only One’ and delivered remixes for Jungle 70 and Majestic. The following year, Duck Sauce provided a remix for Snakehips’ ‘Forever.’ He released the single ‘Wings’ in 2016, along with his full-length album ‘Extra Dimensional.’ His most recent releases include ‘I Need a Painkiller’ in 2018 and ‘Give Me Your Loving’ featuring Lorne in 2020, solidifying his enduring presence and influence as a pioneer in house and speed garage music.