Armand Van Helden Presents Old School Junkies 2 - The Funk Phenomena -

: In 2025, Billboard ranked the track at number 66 on their list of "The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time". Iconic Sampling

The track is famous for its creative use of multiple uncredited samples that give it its distinctive groove and vocal hook: : In 2025, Billboard ranked the track at

: The track first appeared as a 12-inch vinyl single in 1996 under the title Armand Van Helden presents Old School Junkies Pt. 2 . is a seminal house music track by American

is a seminal house music track by American DJ and producer Armand Van Helden , originally released in 1996 . It serves as a defining single from his debut studio album, Old School Junkies: The Album , and was famously put out via the legendary New York label Henry Street Music . Key Tracks and Release History : Bits of the instrumental version of "Big

: The phrase "The funk phenomenon" is sampled from Method Man & Redman's 1995 track "How High" .

: Bits of the instrumental version of "Big Booty" by La Rockco Tee (1994) and "Who Is He (And What Is He to You)" by Creative Source (1973) are also present. Legacy and Impact