Armand Van Helden is an American DJ, producer, and remixer renowned for his significant impact on the house and electronic music scenes since the early 1990s. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1970, Van Helden developed an early passion for music, experimenting with turntables at just 13 years old. His multicultural upbringing––traveling extensively due to his father’s Air Force service––exposed him to a variety of sonic influences, which later shaped his eclectic and innovative style.

Van Helden’s career accelerated in the early ‘90s when he became resident DJ at Boston’s Loft. His remix of Tori Amos’s “Professional Widow” in 1996 catapulted him to international fame, topping charts and becoming a club anthem. This era also saw Van Helden release acclaimed solo albums, such as *Old School Junkies: The Album* (1996), *2 Future 4 U* (1998), and *Killing Puritans* (2000), blending house, hip-hop, funk, and disco with unique, genre-defying flair.

He achieved further commercial success in the 2000s with hits like “U Don’t Know Me,” “My My My,” and “NYC Beat.” As one half of the electronic duo Duck Sauce, alongside A-Trak, Van Helden enjoyed a massive worldwide hit with “Barbra Streisand” in 2010, solidifying his legacy as a master of both underground credibility and mainstream appeal. Recognized for his dynamic DJ sets and adventurous remixes—collaborating with artists such as Daft Punk, Katy Perry, and Britney Spears—Van Helden has remained a mainstay in the global dance music scene.

Armand Van Helden continues to inspire and energize audiences with his boundary-pushing productions, genre-blending releases, and passionate, party-starting performances across the world.