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NYC Beat

Armand Van Helden · 2007

38 min · 6 tracks · house · garage house

A pulsating fusion of garage house and electronic beats that captures the vibrant energy of New York City.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for dancing
  • pulsating beats for nightlife
  • remixes that elevate energy
  • gradual builds for long sets

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced instant tracks
  • dislike extended dance remixes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2007, Armand Van Helden was a well-established name in house music, having released several influential tracks since the mid-1990s. 'NYC Beat' came after his commercial peak in the early 2000s, marking a return to his roots as he embraced the underground garage sound that first inspired him.
Stylistic neighbors
Todd Terry· Roger Sanchez· DJ Sneak

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 NYC Beat (radio edit) 3:13
  • 2 NYC Beat 6:29
  • 3 NYC Beat (MSTRKRFT remix) 4:58
  • 4 NYC Beat (Emperor Machine remix) 8:00
  • 5 NYC Beat (Detroit remix) 8:10
  • 6 NYC Beat (Prince Language remix) 7:16

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