Armand van Helden

Armand van Helden, born on February sixteenth, nineteen seventy, is a renowned American DJ, record producer, remixer, and songwriter hailing from Boston, Massachusetts. With a career that has spanned over three decades, he has made significant contributions to the electronic music scene, particularly in New York since the early to mid-nineties.

His impressive discography includes chart-topping singles such as 'You Don't Know Me', 'I Want Your Soul', 'My My My' featuring Tara McDonald, and 'Bonkers' featuring Dizzee Rascal, all of which reached No. 1 on the UK Dance Chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Dance Chart. Van Helden's influence extends beyond his own releases, as he has also been a pioneer in the speed garage genre.

In two thousand nine, he formed the DJ duo Duck Sauce with Canadian DJ A-Trak, achieving international acclaim with their hit 'Barbra Streisand', which topped the charts in twelve countries and earned a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the fifty-fourth Grammy Awards. The duo continued their success with singles like 'Anyway', which also reached No. 1 on the UK Dance Chart, along with 'Big Bad Wolf' and 'NRG'.

Van Helden is known for his innovative remixes, often incorporating elements of funk, soul, R&B, and hip hop. His notable remixes include 'Spin Spin Sugar' by Sneaker Pimps, 'The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall into My Mind)' by The Bucketheads, and 'Professional Widow' by Tori Amos. He has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Katy Perry, Daft Punk, and Britney Spears, showcasing his versatility and enduring relevance in the music industry.

His recent releases, such as 'I Need a Painkiller' and 'Wings', produced in two thousand eighteen and two thousand sixteen respectively, further demonstrate his commitment to evolving his sound while remaining a significant figure in the electronic music landscape.