1990s · New York
Armand Van Helden
The remix that changed Tori Amos, a UK number one, and later Duck Sauce with A-Trak.
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The story
Who is Armand Van Helden?
Armand Van Helden is an American DJ and producer from Boston who made his name in New York in the 1990s.
His 1996 remix of Tori Amos’ “Professional Widow” topped the UK charts, and his own “You Don’t Know Me” went to number one in the UK in 1999. In 2009 he formed Duck Sauce with A-Trak; their “Barbra Streisand” was a global hit in 2010.
The sound
Bass-driven, disco-sampling, cheeky. Speed-garage swing and filtered funk.
| From | Boston; made his name in New York |
| Breakthrough | Tori Amos remix (1996) |
| UK #1 | “You Don’t Know Me” (1999) |
| Also | Duck Sauce with A-Trak |
| Start with | “Professional Widow” remix |
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If you like this
Dig deeper
Under the Radar
DJ Sauce
If Armand Van Helden is your starting point, here’s who to hear next: El Paso born, Juárez raised, Denver based. Lubdub Records founder. Eclectic house melodies to raw acid cuts.
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FAQ
Questions about Armand Van Helden
Is Armand Van Helden in Duck Sauce?
Yes, Duck Sauce is Armand Van Helden and A-Trak. (Not to be confused with DJ Sauce, our Under the Radar pick.)
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikipedia: Duck Sauce. Facts checked October 2026. Spot something wrong? Tell us.