Armin van Buuren

Armin van Buuren, born December 25, 1976, is a Dutch DJ and record producer. He is widely recognized for his influential radio show, "A State of Trance" (ASOT), which he has hosted weekly since 2001. The program reaches an estimated 40 million listeners across 84 countries through over 100 FM radio stations.

Throughout his career, van Buuren has garnered numerous awards and distinctions. He has been named the number one DJ by DJ Mag a total of five times, including a remarkable four consecutive years. His consistent presence in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list includes rankings such as fifth in 2022, fourth in 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2020, and third in 2017.