"So as a little nerdy kid I was writing my own basic programs and learnt about the technology from there." Armin progressed from making low-profile mix tapes for friends to high-end mixes when he started experimenting with different sequences on his computer through his uncle. His mom won a computer when he was 10, piquing Armin's interest in technology. He spent all of the money he earned from his paper route on records. And that's exactly what keeps him going.īorn in Leiden, the Netherlands (December 25, 1976) to a musical family, Armin indulged his passion for music from a young age. Despite the heavy pressure that comes with being one of the world's most popular DJs, Armin has always kept his focus on the music. His five-time number one position in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll has been the result of his loyalty to fans, his creativity in the studio, the perseverance with which he hosts his weekly radio show 'A State of Trance' and the energy he brings to the crowds in front of him. Music is essential to my life."įor more than twenty years, the Grammy-nominated Dutchman has been living to the rhythm of his own international success.
It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby. Armin van Buuren is constantly on the move, whether creating music in his studio or en route to his next high-end club or festival show around the globe.Īrmin: "It's not just love for music, it's my passion. Even though he lives an extraordinary life as one of the world's most popular DJs, he has always remained a down-to-earth guy. As the flag-bearer of the trance movement, he's one of the most influential figures in EDM worldwide. Armin van Buuren is a born perfectionist, striving to stay on top of the scene he's helped build. This is a man driven by an unbridled and relentless passion for music.