Sampleslaya: Enter the Meatmarket
Armand Van Helden · 1997
71 min · 18 tracks · house · garage house
An eclectic fusion of garage house beats and playful samples that ignite the dancefloor.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its innovative use of sampling and its influence on the garage house genre, showcasing Van Helden's ability to blend humor and funk. It also contributed to the rise of dance music in mainstream culture during the late 90s, with tracks like 'Pushem' Up' becoming staples in clubs worldwide.
- Best for
- dancefloor igniters for parties wave-like pacing with peaks playful samples for fun vibes
- Context
- Released in January 1997, 'Sampleslaya: Enter the Meatmarket' is Armand Van Helden's third studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Kentucky Fried Flow' in 1996. This album solidified his reputation as a key player in the house music scene during a period of burgeoning popularity for electronic dance music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flo Rida· LMFAO· David Guetta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pushem' Up Standout 5:04
- 2 Hot Butter 4:38
- 3 We Came to Party 3:29
- 4 Blackpeoplez 2:54
- 5 Daaboodaa Munks 3:57
- 6 Crooklyn Anthem 3:24
Disc 2
- 1 Ultrafunkula 5:41
- 2 Hood Movie Stars 2:21
- 3 Word Up Doc 3:14
- 4 Pulling G-Spots 1:50
- 5 Puerto Rican Handclap Standout 3:59
- 6 Out of Frame 3:45
Disc 3
- 1 This Is It! 3:21
- 2 Reservoir Dogs Standout 5:19
- 3 6 Minutes of Funk 6:00
- 4 Bounce 2:22
- 5 Hey Yah Heh 6:07
- 6 Ballistic Funk 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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