| 1 | Pushem'up | 5:28 |
| 2 | Hot Butter | 4:35 |
| 3 | We Came To Party | 3:44 |
| 4 | Blakpeoplez | 3:08 |
| 5 | Daaboodaa Munks | 3:56 |
| 6 | Crooklyn Anthem | 3:19 |
| 7 | Ultrafunkula | 5:38 |
| 8 | Hood Movie Stars | 2:21 |
| 9 | Word Up Doc | 3:27 |
| 10 | Pulling G-Spots | 1:48 |
| 11 | Puerto Rican Handclap | 3:59 |
| 12 | Out Of Frame | 3:42 |
| 13 | This Is It! | 3:32 |
| 14 | Resevoir Dogs | 5:16 |
| 15 | 6 Minutes Of Funk | 6:01 |
| 16 | Bounce | 2:40 |
| 17 | Heh Yah Heh | 6:06 |
| 18 | Ballistic Funk | 6:00 |
Dive into the experimental side of a house music legend with Armand Van Helden’s 1997 release, Sampleslaya – Enter The Meatmarket. Issued on the prestigious FFRR label, this instrumental album represents a fascinating departure from Van Helden’s mainstream club anthems, showcasing his versatility as a producer deeply influenced by hip-hop and breakbeat culture.
Rather than the polished floor-fillers he is known for, Sampleslaya delivers a raw, rough-cut collection of old-school beats and cut-up DJ aesthetics. The project is characterized by:
- Gritty, sampled loops and eclectic break-heavy arrangements.
- An underground, hip-hop-inflected approach to electronic music.
- Foundational house-rooted rhythms blended with experimental textures.
Mastered at Mastervoice, the production highlights Van Helden's ability to manipulate relatively simple constructions into a cohesive atmospheric journey. While the album’s departure from his signature formula earned mixed reactions upon its release, it remains a vital piece of electronic music history. This CD is an essential acquisition for collectors and fans who appreciate the niche, experimental edge of one of dance music’s most influential figures.
