Armand Van Helden | Boiler Room: Miami (2024)

The other day I was on Facebook, as I am most days anyway. I saw a post about an upcoming event taking place in Milton Keynes, which isn't miles away from where I live. An event called 'Electric Paradise', and the line up looks awesome. As much as I love music, the main stage didn't do much 'damage' to me, and didn't get me excited. It was the smaller stage, called 'Glitter Box', which made me extremely excited. Dimitri From Paris, Fat Tony, Kirollus, Roger Sanchez, but the big name that got me all excited, is Armand Van Helden! My all time hero, who has made countless anthems. A name I always associate with excellent music, and he's coming to Milton Keynes. How can I resist?

So we booked the ticket. Sorry Grace Jones, UB40, Kool & The Gang, but I'm going to see Armand van Helden. A legend in the Dance scene, who has been causing damage to eardrums all over the world since at least 1992. And I've been following him since 1994, when he released 'Witch Doktor'. That song is 32 years old! I can't believe it. But that's certainly not the only song I know him from. He has been at the forefront of House music, and he just never stops. He keeps on going, and now he's coming to MK. I can't believe that either. Such an American icon, to this little English city. And he should definitely be on the main stage.

Knowing I'm going to see him in a few months, is certainly exciting. And to get myself ready for a set by this legend, I went to my trusted source of entertainment, YouTube. And guess what I found? A lot of his sets. One of his sets was recorded in 2024 at the Boiler Room in Miami. The place was packed solid, rammed to the max. And Armand brought the fire with him. An hour set, with probably the biggest all time records, including a few of his own. Seeing this set makes me even more excited: the first time seeing him live. He's been (unbeknownst to him) in my life for the last 32 years, and yet I've never seen him live. 2026 will be the year.

It will be a busy Summer. Going to a few gigs, and it is certainly going to be a great one. Armand is going to have a long lasting impression. Going to see this legend, this pioneer!

1. CJ Bolland - Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand Van Helden Drum N' Bass Mix)

2. Tori Amos - Professional Widow (Armand Van Helden Star Trunk Funkin' Mix)

3. Mouse T & Hot 'N' Juicy feat Inaya Day - Horny (Instrumental)

4. Kenny Dope presents The Bucketheads - The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)

5. Armand Van Helden - The Funk Phenomena

6. Paul Johnson - Get Get Down

7. Cajmere feat Dajae - Brighter Days (Underground Goodies Mix)

8. Robin S - Show Me Love

9. Modjo - Lady (Hear Me Tonight)

10. Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You

11. The Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme

12. Michael Gray - The Weekend

13. Mylo - Drop The Pressure (Laidback Luke Bootleg)

14. Armand Van Helden & Brittles - NEMO

15. Armand Van Helden & Brittles - Flirt To Convert

16. Armand Van Helden - Wings

17. Arman Van Helden - My My My (AVH Rework)

18. Armand Van Helden - I Want Your Soul (Armand Van Helden Rework)

19. Mark Knight & Armand Van Helden - The Music Began To Play

20. Uffie feat Pharrell Williams - Add Suv (Armand Van Helden Club Mix)

21. Duck Sauce - aNYway

22. A Small Phat One - Music For Pushchairs w/ Armand Van Helden feat Duane Harden - You Don't Know Me

This is a tracklist of dreams! Sweet Lord, this DJ knows how to bring the classics and turn it all upside down! He is playing the right records, and if I was there, in Miami (which will never happened: too expensive), I would have lost my shit.

But only a couple more sleeps and I will be able to loose my mind. Seeing Armand will be one of the highlights of the year. And I will be raving my ass off. If he brings these songs, it will be fire in Milton Keynes. I've always liked his style, and his songs are super great. Especially the songs from his Killing Puritans album. A controversial one, but a fantastic album. 'Koochy' anyone?

His Boiler Room set is truly amazing. You see the master at work. And even though the people right in front of the decks, and some behind, don't loose their minds, I certainly did, at home. The room is packed, and Armand's selection is getting me extremely excited. And they are certifiable bangers. Timeless classics, and they will be enjoyed by many generations to come.

Obviously Armand Van Helden's biggest hits are in here, like 'My My My' and 'I Want Your Soul', 'You Don't Know Me', and of course 'The Funk Phenomena', and I rate them highly, but it's 'Wings'. That's his best record. And it has been on repeat ever since I found this set on YouTube. Big anthem. Those people don't know when a good track hits them, and this is the best.

A fantastic set. I have no doubt that Armand will bring the heat to Electric Paradise, and I will be dancing my balls off. I finally have the chance to witness this pioneer do his thing, and it will be a a memorable night. One which will go in the history books. It might just be another gig for Armand, but to me (personally), it is going to mean the world. 30+ years in the making, and never thought I would see him. I am excited, can't you tell?

DJ: Armand Van Helden

Genre/Style: House, Dance, Tech House

Liveset Info: Armand Van Helden | Boiler Room: Miami

Length Liveset: 00:58:54

Tracks: 22 (twenty-two)

Download/Listen (via YouTube): WATCH HERE

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Audio: Stereo

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Release Year: 2024

More Information: Armand Van Helden - Facebook Page