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Category:	Music
Created:	Nov 1, 2007
Type:	Public
Members:	214
Owner:	Etienne Spiteri
Language:	English
Country:	Malta

Born in Leiden, Holland (on December 25, 1976) to a musical family – his dad had a serious penchant for a diverse range of genres including punk and electronica “to get rid of the stress of everyday life”, while his brother is a prodigious guitar player – Armin indulged his passion for music from a young age, blowing all the money from his paper round on records. His mum won a computer when he was 10, “So as a little nerdy kid I was writing my own Basic programmes, and learnt about the technology from there.” He progressed from making the usual tapes for his friends, put together on a cheap set of decks that he wore out learning to mix, after discovering his uncle experimenting with different sequences on his computer. “I was so amazed at what he was doing, since that moment I’ve been addicted to creating music!”

In the early 90s, Holland’s upfront dance scene meant that although Armin was too young to go clubbing, he knew the music inside out from listening to the radio. “I loved dance music immediately – this great rebellious sound that was so different to the ‘beautiful’ songs of the 80s”. Citing electronic pioneer Jean Michel Jarre as a major influence (famed for his awesome visuals as well as his groundbreaking synth sounds), as well as Dutch producer Ben Liebrand, who later mentored him in his mixing and producing, Armin was soon cracking out consistently stand-out tunes that graced compilations across the globe, and his DJ bookings were looking pretty healthy to boot. But despite his music career taking off at such an early age, Armin thought it was wise to have something extra in case the DJing didn’t work out, and studied for a law degree. He actually got a job offer with a law firm but says it’s not really his thing, though he does acknowledge he'd look good in a suit…



25/10/2007 01:00am

DJ MAG


To all,

Last night in London I received the award for the no.1 position in the DJ MAG Top 100. For me this is a dream come true. I am also very happy with the idea that so many people took the time to go online and vote, as it's an award from dance music lovers all over the world. I consider it a big honour to receive this.

I could have never done this without the support of thousands of clubbers and fans. At the end of the day, they decide. Also, I owe a big ‘Thanks’ to all the promoters, clubs, agents and all other people that supported me during the years. You know who you are !!

Thank you.

Armin van Buuren


30/10/2008
News / Armin van Buuren voted 1 in DJ Mag

Armin thanks YOU for voting!

For the second year in a row, Armin van Buuren has been voted most popular global DJ in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ Poll. Tonight, at London’s Ministry of Sound, the full results of the poll will be revealed at the official ‘DJ Mag Top 100 DJ’s Party 2008’, where Armin will proudly accept the award.

Armin has been listed in the DJ Mag Top 100 since 2001, when he entered the poll at the 27th position. In 2002 he climbed up to the 5th position, and in 2003, 2004 and 2005 he was listed at the third spot. In 2006 he moved up to the second place, until eventually in 2007 he topped the Poll with a number one position. And this year, he did it again! Armin wants to send a big thank you to all voters!

Armin’s reaction: "For me this is an incredible honour, because it’s an award from the votes of so many dance music lovers that went online to vote. I’d like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support. I could have never done this without the help of so many people. My management, DLP, Armada & Cloud 9 Music. Thank you to DJ Mag for an incredible year, thanks to all clubbers, fans, promoters, club owners, magazines, websites, radiostations, record labels, etcetera. And of course: YOU! Thank YOU!"

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