Armand Van Helden - “I Want Your Soul” (YouTube)
I want a boom box that makes everything 1992. He may have some of you turning up your noses, but Armand Van Helden always knows what is going on… and you gotta love him for that. Plus this video is just so super. “I Want Your Soul” is out September 3rd…
Pity party: I was one of the lucky New Englanders without power from this stupid storm. We’ve been roughing it at three star hotels since Monday — so Little House on the Prairie let me tell you. Electricity was finally restored a couple hours ago… which is good for you because I have a stack of mp3s for your listening ears.
Armand Van Helden is one of the few mega-djs/producers who always has his ear on the pulse and taps whatever sound before it blows up too big. His latest Ghettoblaster is no exception — from that album title you don’t need to be psychic to know which direction the man is headed. Hm, basically if you’re looking for the gritty electro of his last album, Nympho, you’ll be in for a surprise. Ghettoblaster features a ton of talent from the likes of Fat Joe, Roxy Cottontail and Nicole Roux — and a complete reworking of Kudu’s “Playing House” that is one of the major highlights of the disc.
But Roxy Cottontails’ rude “Playmate” is the track. You’re gonna be hearing this all over mix tapes in about five seconds. Just be careful with this one… Playboy loves to throw out the C&Ds.
Armand Van Helden feat. Roxy Cottontail & Lacole ‘Tigga’ Campbell - “Playmate� (mp3)
Ah man, and get your hands on “Je T’aime” because it brings it back to like when La Bouche ruled the floor. I totally mean that in the best possible way. For real. I love La Bouche.
Totally brash but “Touch Your Toes” sets the tone for the album. Perfect first single:
Armand Van Helden featuring Fat Joe & BL - “Touch Your Toes” (YouTube)