What makes You Don't Know Me: The Best of Armand Van Helden by Armand Van Helden notable?

This compilation not only highlights Armand Van Helden's chart-topping hits but also underscores his role in shaping the house music scene. It features tracks that have seen significant commercial success, including 'The Funk Phenomena,' which peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, cementing his status as a key player in the genre. By the release of 'You Don't Know Me: The Best of Armand Van Helden' in 2008, Van Helden was already an established figure in dance music, known for hits like 'You Don’t Know Me' from 1998. This compilation marked a retrospective of his influential work over the prior decade, showcasing his evolution as a producer and DJ while encapsulating the rise of house music during that era.

Who is You Don't Know Me: The Best of Armand Van Helden for?

You Don't Know Me: The Best of Armand Van Helden works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, for dancefloor energy and long sessions of movement.

How many songs are on You Don't Know Me: The Best of Armand Van Helden?

You Don't Know Me: The Best of Armand Van Helden has 30 tracks, running approximately 149 minutes.

You Don't Know Me: The Best of Armand Van Helden

Armand Van Helden · 2008

149 min · 30 tracks · house · garage house

A pulsating blend of garage house and electronic rhythms that redefine dancefloor energy.

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Why this album works

This compilation not only highlights Armand Van Helden's chart-topping hits but also underscores his role in shaping the house music scene. It features tracks that have seen significant commercial success, including 'The Funk Phenomena,' which peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart, cementing his status as a key player in the genre.

Best for: dynamic peaks and valleys for dancefloor energy long sessions of movement
Context: By the release of 'You Don't Know Me: The Best of Armand Van Helden' in 2008, Van Helden was already an established figure in dance music, known for hits like 'You Don’t Know Me' from 1998. This compilation marked a retrospective of his influential work over the prior decade, showcasing his evolution as a producer and DJ while encapsulating the rise of house music during that era.
Stylistic neighbors: Flo Rida· LMFAO· David Guetta

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

1 You Don’t Know Me Standout 4:02
2 The Funk Phenomena Standout 6:58
3 My My My Standout 3:04
4 I Want Your Soul 3:11
5 NYC Beat 3:06
6 Full Moon 4:21
7 Witch Doktor 3:24
8 Koochy 3:20
9 Ultrafunkula 5:40
10 Touch Your Toes 5:32
11 This Ain’t Hollywood 3:50
12 Playmate 4:25
13 Je t’aime 3:33
14 Why Can’t You Free Some Time 3:37
15 Flowerz 4:43
16 Necessary Evil 4:26
17 Sugar 3:27
18 Into Your Eyes 2:49
19 Hear My Name 3:29
20 When the Lights Go Down 2:54

Disc 2

1 Professional Widow (It’s Got to Be Big) (Armand’s Star Trunk Funkin mix) 5:16
2 Spin Spin Sugar (Armand’s Dark Garage mix) 5:08
3 What You Waiting For (Armand van Helden remix) 7:26
4 Bizarre Love Triangle (Armand van Helden mix) 8:00
5 Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand van Helden drum and bass mix) 6:15
6 Toxic (Armand van Helden club mix) 7:38
7 Digital (Armand’s Speed Garage mix) 6:12
8 Sexyback (Armand van Helden mix) 6:23
9 Plug It In (Armand van Helden remix) 7:45
10 Da Funk (10 Mins of Funk remix) 9:35

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