Armin van Buuren

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About Armin van Buuren

Genre
Dance / Electronic
A progressive trance DJ and producer whose cinematic sound is influenced by synth pioneers like Klaus Schulze and Jean-Michel Jarre, Armin van Buuren enjoys worldwide recognition and a frantic schedule that takes him all over the globe. Born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Holland, Armin became interested in music at an early age (his father was an avid record buyer). A close friend introduced him to the world of dance music, and the Dutch DJ and remixer Ben Liebrand quickly became his main inspiration. It led van Buuren to start investigating the roots of the electronic music he was becoming fond of, and numerous Jarre and Schulze CDs were acquired. Computers and turntables were also purchased, and creating his own music became a priority. In 1995 van Buuren attended Leiden University, and a local student club provided the venue for his first DJ gigs. The same year he was fortunate enough to have some demos included on compilations, and when the money came in, it was rolled back into producing 12"s. Cyber Records released his first hit, "Blue Fear," in 1995, and by 1999 his "Communication" was successful enough to get him signed to AM:PM. He also formed his own label, Armid, in 1999 and met Dave Lewis, a man responsible for jump-starting the careers of DJ Tiësto and Ferry Corsten. A collaboration with Tiësto yielded his biggest hit yet on Armid, "Eternity," and marathon five-hour sets brought him more attention. High-profile remixes of Madison Avenue's "Don't Call Me Baby" and Wamdue Project's "King of My Castle" followed, and numerous mix CDs were released on United Recordings.By 2002 he placed number five in DJ Magazine's Top 100 and was hosting his own weekly show on the Dutch ID&T radio station. By the end of 2003 he found time to set the worldwide record for longest DJ set (12 and a half hours at a club in The Hague), finish his law degree, and release his first non-mix CD, 76. Shivers would follow in 2005, with Imagine arriving in 2008. His 2010 effort, Mirage, would feature singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor along with fellow producers BT and Ferry Corsten.

Armin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren is a DJ and producer.1 Known as the “King of Trance,” he has a list of albums, including Shivers (2005), Embrace (2015), and Piano (2025).2,3

The DJ also collaborated with electronic music composer Jean-Michel Jarre to create the Stardust record.4

Armin van Buuren has played for crowds of all sizes, including two sell-out shows at Amsterdam ArenA (now Johan Cruijff ArenA) with 40,000 guests each night. Plus, he honored the Dutch soccer team with a DJ set in Amsterdam at the Museumplein.5,6

The artist hosts a weekly radio show, A State of Trance, with millions of listeners worldwide. In 2012, Armin van Buuren was featured in a documentary titled A Year With Armin van Buuren.5

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Armin van Buuren’s Background

Armin van Buuren was born in Leiden, Netherlands, in 1976. As a child, he worked as a paperboy, which helped fund his growing record collection. His love of music continued to grow, and at age 10, he began experimenting with mixtapes.1

After graduating from high school, Armin van Buuren studied law at Leiden University. During this period, he worked as a DJ, which launched his career. In 1996, he released a debut EP, and in 2000, he followed it up with the State of Trance compilation series. This year also saw the launch of his radio show.

In 2003, the DJ co-founded Armada Music and released his full-length debut album, 76. It was 76 minutes of trance music, split over 13 different tracks.3,7

Armin van Buuren’s Awards

Armin van Buuren has a successful career in the music industry. Here are some of his top awards and accolades:

  • DJ Mag - Top 100 DJs (2007): Armin van Buuren has hit the top spot in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list 5 times. He was number 1 in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012.8
  • Grammy Award Nomination - Best Dance Recording (2014): At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, this artist was nominated for This Is What It Feels Like.9
  • Rembrandt Awards Nominee - Best Film Song (2014): Armin van Buuren’s work was featured in the Loving Ibiza (2013) movie and nominated for this award.10

Armin van Buuren’s Biggest Hits

Armin van Buuren’s music has been featured on the charts. These are some of his most popular tunes:

  • This Is What It Feels Like (2013): This single featured Trevor Guthrie and peaked at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.11
  • Leave A Little Love (2021): Armin van Buuren teamed up with Alesso to create this song. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.11
  • Going Wrong (2008): This collaboration with DJ Shah and Chris Jones was number 18 on the Billboard Global Dance Songs chart.11

See Armin van Buuren Live

If you catch Armin van Buuren live, the DJ will be on stage behind his decks and surrounded by lights. The trance-themed shows typically feature special effects, including smoke machines, confetti, and faux snow.12

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  1. Biography - Armin van Buuren
  2. Trance King Armin van Buuren - Forbes
  3. Armin van Buuren - Apple Music
  4. Jean-Michel Jarre & Armin van Buuren Team Up to Create Stardust - Armin van Buuren
  5. Armin van Buuren Biography - Resident Advisor
  6. Armin van Buuren Crazes 80,000 Fans - A State of Trance
  7. 76 - Armin van Buuren
  8. Top 100 DJS Armin van Buuren - DJ Mag
  9. Armin van Buuren - Grammy
  10. Armin van Buuren Awards - IMdb
  11. Armin van Buuren - Billboard
  12. Armin van Buuren Reigns at ‘Intense’ Madison Square Garden Concert - Billboard
  13. Armin van Buuren - Armada Music
  14. Rare 6-Hour Armin van Buuren set to Start Residency - The Ushuaia Experience