Armin van Buuren is a Dutch DJ/producer born December 25, 1976 in Leiden. A trance pioneer since age 14, he's known for classics like "Blue Fear" and "Communication." He earned a record five #1 DJ Mag rankings, a Grammy nomination, and released nine studio albums including 2025's "Breathe." He reaches 44M+ listeners through his A State of Trance radio show and headlines major festivals worldwide. He co-founded Armada Music, the world's largest independent dance label.