Dutch DJs Armin Van Buuren AND Oliver Heldens have finally released their collaborative single, “Freedom“, on digital platforms. The single was first revealed on Ultra Music Festival 2024which took place in March this year.
After six months of waiting, Dutch DJ fans can finally hear the single that has become a hit in the EDM world and has become an essential element in their sets at festivals such as Tomorrowland and EDC Las Vegas. The song was officially released last Friday (25th), by Armada Musicand features the musician’s voice Sam Harper.
The song stands out for mixing a classic dance-pop arrangement with electricity and nightclub rhythms. It’s easy to see the influence the two artists had on the work, the basis of the song is completely based on Oliver Heldens’ signature bass rhythm. Furthermore, Heldens is also responsible for the pop melody mixed with House characteristics.
Armin Van Buuren brings his incredible building technique and euphoric drops. His background in trance music is also palpable in the chord progression and construction of the song’s atmosphere. Sam Harper’s voice is responsible for reconciling all the elements of the song. Telling the story of a relationship that is in a nebulous state between being just something casual, or perhaps something more, the song describes the antithesis between the desire for freedom and true love.
When asked about the song’s production process, Armin Van Buuren said that “I met Oliver and we immediately clicked in the studio. We worked so well together that we ended up doing two songs! The first was launched by HILOMATIKand the second is this vocal track on “Situations‘. The term used by the Dutch is a new term used to define romantic relationships that have not yet been made official.
He went on to say that the lyrics to the song were “The result of a writing session with the wonderful Sam Harper, which I then concluded with Oliver”.
Who are DJs Oliver Heldens and Armin Van Buuren
“Freedom” represents a generational union between DJs, one is an industry veteran with over twenty years of experience, and the other is one of the leading names of the new generation of EDM artists. Oliver Heldens is the representative of the current avant-garde of dance music, being a true star with countless No. 1 hits. 1 and over 4 billion streams.
Heldens is responsible for creating the Heldeep Records label, which was intended to be used as a platform for new producers on the scene. However, the label has grown so much that today it is one of the main leaders in the industry. The label has grown so much that it is responsible for the creation of two other brands: OH2 Recordsresponsible for more commercial successes and focused on the streaming market, and HILOMATIK, the label where Heldens releases his most experimental works.
Armin Van Buuren is a name that doesn’t need to be introduced to electronic music fans. The Dutchman is a powerhouse in the world of EDM, having been recognized 5 times as the best DJ of the year by DJ MAG. Armin is the co-founder of Armada Music, the largest independent dance music record label in the world.
The record label, with locations in Amsterdam, New York and London, was founded together with DJ Maykel Piron and with the manufacturer David Lewis. She is internationally acclaimed for releasing music across all spectrums of electronic music. Considered one of the best in the world, the record label is a six-time winner of the “Best record label in the world” From International dance music awards.
Source: Terra
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