Koochy

Armand Van Helden

About Koochy

"Koochy" is a song by American DJ Armand Van Helden. It was released in May 2000 as the lead single from his album Killing Puritans. It heavily samples Gary Numan's 1979 single "Cars". Although the lyrics seems to comprise sexual references, the title actually points back to Numan's song, as the word kocsi means "car" in the hungarian language.


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2000
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When I call your celly late at night
I want there koochy and I'll do it right
when I call your house after work
I want there koochy and I'll make this work 
I want there koochy and I'll make this work 
I want there koochy and I'll make this work 

When I call your house after work
I want there koochy and I'll make this work
When I call your celly late at night
I want there koochy and I'll make it right
When I call your house after work
I want there koochy and I'll make this work

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Armand Van Helden

Armand van Helden (born February 16, 1970) is an American DJ and producer of electro house music from Boston, Massachusetts. He was one of the main proponents of the genre Speed Garage, remixing various artists such as Janet Jackson, Juliet Roberts, KRS One, and Sneaker Pimps among others with this musical style. He is closely linked to the electronic music scene of New York. more »

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Written by: ARMAND VAN HELDEN, GARY ANTHONY JAMES WEBB

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Koochy" is a song by Armand Van Helden, which was released as a single in May 2000.
Album Association
The song "Koochy" is from his fourth studio album, "Killing Puritans."
Chart Ranking
The music track attained notable commercial success by reaching the No. 4 spot on the UK Singles Chart in May 2000.
Core Sample
It prominently samples "Cars" by Gary Numan, which is a New Wave classic.
Music Video
The music video for "Koochy" was directed by David LaChapelle, well-known for his bold, surreal, and often controversial aesthetic. The video includes a cameo by Gary Numan.
Genre Classification
"Koochy" is often associated with the house music genre, particularly the subgenre of speed garage.
Controversy
"Killing Puritans," the album that featured "Koochy," drew controversy due to its cover artwork, which featured a depiction of a child carrying a severed head, leading to several issues with distribution.
Peak Positioning
Despite the controversy, "Koochy" and the album it featured in helped cement Armand Van Helden's status as one of the leading figures in the late 90's and early 2000's house music scene.
Billboard Chart Performance
While the song didn't make it into any Billboard chart in the US, it remained popular in the UK and European clubs and music scene.
Critical Reception
Critics particularly praised "Koochy" for its creative use of samples, effectively combining sounds from different generations and genres.

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