NYC Beat cover

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.

Why this album works

This album is significant for revitalizing interest in garage house at a time when electronic music was evolving rapidly. 'NYC Beat' topped dance charts and received critical acclaim for its innovative remixes, influencing a generation of DJs and producers exploring similar sounds.
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
Flo Rida· LMFAO· David Guetta

Tracklist

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

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

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