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Maestro of Uplifting Trance
Named Number One in the prestigious DJ Top 100 poll four times in a row: in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
Voted #5: DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ’s for 2022.
Voted #3 for 2021.
Voted #4 for 2020.
Voted #4 for 2019.
Voted #4 for 2018.
Voted #3 for 2017.
Voted #4 for 2016.
Voted #4 for 2015.
Voted #3 for 2014.
Voted #2 for 2013.
Voted #1 for 2012.
Voted #2 for 2011.
Voted #1 for 2010.
Voted #1 for 2009.
Voted #1 for 2008.
Voted #1 for 2007.
aka: Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren, Rising Star, Perpetuous Dreamer
Born in: Netherlands
Based in: Netherlands
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Early Life and Education (1976 – 1995)
Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren was born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Netherlands. Raised in Koudekerk aan den Rijn, he developed an early passion for music, particularly electronic and classical genres. His father was an avid music listener, exposing Armin to a variety of sounds. Fascinated by computers, he started experimenting with music production in his teenage years.
Despite his growing interest in music, Van Buuren pursued an academic career and enrolled at Leiden University to study law. However, his love for music eventually overshadowed his legal studies, and he transitioned into a full-time DJ and producer.
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Early Career and Breakthrough (1996 – 2004)
Armin’s career officially started in the mid-1990s when he released his first tracks, including “Push” and “Blue Fear”, under the Cyber Records label. His progressive trance sound gained traction, especially with “Blue Fear”, which became a club hit.
In 1999, he launched his own label, Armind, under United Recordings. His track “Communication” gained international recognition, cementing his status as an emerging trance DJ. Around the same time, he started performing at major clubs and festivals, including Passion, Godskitchen, and Cream in the UK.
By 2001, he began his weekly radio show, A State of Trance (ASOT), which quickly became one of the most influential electronic dance music (EDM) radio shows worldwide. The show played a crucial role in shaping the trance music scene, gathering millions of listeners each week.
Rise to Stardom and Debut Album (2005 – 2010)
In 2003, Armin released his debut studio album, 76, which featured hits like “Yet Another Day” and “Burned with Desire”. The album was well received and showcased his ability to blend melodic and progressive trance.
His second album, Shivers (2005), featured notable tracks such as “Shivers” and “Serenity”, further establishing him as a top-tier trance artist. During this period, he continued to dominate global festivals, including Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and Creamfields.
In 2007, he reached a career milestone when he was ranked #1 DJ in the world by DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs Poll, a title he would hold five times (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012).
Global Success and Iconic Albums (2010 – 2017)
The 2010s saw Armin van Buuren become one of the most influential figures in electronic dance music. He released several critically acclaimed albums, including:
Mirage (2010) – Featuring hits like “This Light Between Us” and “Not Giving Up on Love”.
Intense (2013) – Included “This Is What It Feels Like”, one of his most commercially successful tracks, earning a Grammy nomination.
Embrace (2015) – Experimented with different styles beyond trance, collaborating with artists like Mr. Probz.
Armin continued to headline major festivals, including Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Tomorrowland, and Ultra, solidifying his reputation as a festival icon.
Continued Dominance and Musical Evolution (2018 – Present)
In 2019, Armin released Balance, a double album that featured collaborations with a diverse range of artists, blending trance with progressive house and pop influences.
He continued innovating with new projects, launching A State of Trance Festival, expanding his brand beyond radio. His weekly ASOT broadcasts remained essential listening for trance fans worldwide.
In 2023, he released Feel Again, showcasing his continued evolution in dance music.
Legacy and Influence
Armin van Buuren’s impact on electronic dance music is immeasurable. With a career spanning over two decades, he has:
Inspired a generation of trance producers.
Pioneered one of the longest-running EDM radio shows (A State of Trance).
Headlined every major festival multiple times.
Won numerous awards, including five DJ Mag #1 DJ rankings.
His dedication to trance music and his ability to evolve with the industry ensures his status as one of the greatest electronic music artists of all time.
Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren, known professionally as Armin van Buuren, is a Dutch DJ and record producer from Leiden, South Holland.
Since 2001, he has hosted A State of Trance (ASOT), a weekly radio show, which is broadcast to nearly 40 million listeners in 84 countries on more than 100 FM radio stations. According to the website DJs and Festivals, “the radio show propelled him to stardom and helped cultivate an interest in trance music around the world”.
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Armin van Buuren has won a number of accolades. He has been ranked the number one DJ by DJ Mag a record of five times, four years in a row. He was ranked fifth on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs list in 2022, as well as fourth in 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2020, and third in 2017.
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In 2014, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for his single “This Is What It Feels Like” featuring Trevor Guthrie, which makes him the fourth trance artist ever to receive a Grammy Award nomination. In the United States, he holds the record for most entries, twenty-one, on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
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Teaming up with Tiësto, two new projects were born: Major League – “Wonder Where You Are?” was released on Black Hole Recordings and Alibi – “Eternity” was released on Armind. “Eternity” received club and chart success and was signed to Paul van Dyk‘s imprint Vandit Records.
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Another major collaboration followed this. Together with Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren recorded a riff titled “Exhale” for the System F album, Out of the Blue.
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