Armand Van Helden & Riva Starr Feat. Sharlene Hector - Step It Up (extended Mix) May 2026

The "Extended Mix" emphasizes the track's club-oriented structure, allowing its layered production to build over time.

The track combines euphoric piano chords, rave-evoking breakbeats , and soul-heavy vocals to create a feel-good anthem.

Armand Van Helden and Riva Starr had discussed a collaboration for years before "Step It Up" came to fruition. The track is a vibrant collaboration between house

The track is a vibrant collaboration between house music legend Armand Van Helden , Italian producer Riva Starr , and British soul vocalist Sharlene Hector. Released on September 11, 2020, through Ministry of Sound , the song serves as a masterful modern tribute to old-school house and disco. Creative Background and Collaboration

Sharlene Hector’s soaring, soulful delivery is often described as the centerpiece that gives the track its crossover appeal . Impact and Variations Armand Van Helden & Riva Starr Feat. Sharlene Hector Impact and Variations Armand Van Helden & Riva Starr Feat

A titan of the scene known for massive hits like "You Don’t Know Me" and "Bonkers," as well as his Duck Sauce project with A-Trak.

A versatile DJ and head of the Snatch! Records label, previously known for "Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat" and a successful 2018 collaboration with Van Helden under his Soul Speech alias. previously known for "Eat

It draws heavily from soul and disco influences, utilizing a driving house beat that maintains high energy for the dancefloor.