Armand Van Helden

Armand Van Helden

American musician, DJ, record producer and composer

Base
Manhattan
Active
Since 1992
Listeners
288K

Sonic signature

345 analyzed

Armand Van Helden is a high-energy house artist from Manhattan. Armand's catalogue here runs a wide 83-152 BPM band (median 125). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with 63% of it in major keys, most often 3B, 8B, 9B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1994 to 2026. Since 1994 the typical tempo has climbed from 126 to 130 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Armed Records to Feel The Rhythm. Bigger than 78% of house artists.

Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A125AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutdark·relaxed·instrumental
Tempo range83152 BPM
Energy
77
Mood
52Balanced
Groove
76
Instrumental
44
Acoustic
4
Live
21
Popularity
8
Loudness
-8.1 dB
Avg length
5:17
Years
1994–2026
Genre DNA
House
45
Tech House
18
Electro
9
Progressive House
9
Deep House
9
Electro House
9

Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 37% in minor, most often 3B, 8B, 9B. Genre DNA leans 45% House, then Tech House.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

Tempo by year129 BPM
19942026
Energy by year95/100
19942026

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

Discography

389 tracks · 345 analyzed
Quack album cover
Quack
2014 · Album · 11 tracks
The Funk Phenomena & Old School Junkies (Complete Sessions) album cover
The Funk Phenomena & Old School Junkies (Complete Sessions)
2014 · Album · 6 tracks
The Funk Phenomena (Remixes) album cover
The Funk Phenomena (Remixes)
2012 · Album · 4 tracks
The Journey (Volume 9) album cover
The Journey (Volume 9)
2011 · Album · 3 tracks
The Journey, Vol. 2 album cover
The Journey, Vol. 2
2011 · Album · 7 tracks
Gandhi Khan album cover
Gandhi Khan
2001 · Album · 15 tracks
Killing Puritans album cover
Killing Puritans
2000 · Album · 8 tracks
Armand Van Helden Live From Your Mutha's House album cover
Armand Van Helden Live From Your Mutha's House
1997 · Album · 13 tracks
Sampleslaya: Enter The Meatmarket album cover
Sampleslaya: Enter The Meatmarket
1997 · Album · 9 tracks
Old Skool Junkies album cover
Old Skool Junkies
1996 · Album · 9 tracks
Armand Van Helden Presents Old School Junkies The Album album cover
Armand Van Helden Presents Old School Junkies The Album
1994 · Album · 9 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Armand van Helden is an American DJ, record producer, remixer and songwriter from Boston, Massachusetts. His career has spanned beyond three decades.

LabelsFeel The RhythmArmed RecordsFFRRFLEX Club Label

FAQ

What genre is Armand Van Helden?
Armand Van Helden plays mostly house, with electro, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Armand Van Helden play at?
Armand Van Helden's tracks here sit mostly between 83 and 152 BPM, with a median around 125.
What key does Armand Van Helden play in?
Across 345 analyzed tracks, Armand Van Helden favours 3B, 8B, 9B, and 37% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Armand Van Helden based?
Armand Van Helden is based in Manhattan and has been active since 1992.
What labels has Armand Van Helden released on?
Armand Van Helden has releases associated with Feel The Rhythm, Armed Records, FFRR, FLEX Club Label.

Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.

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