Youtopia
2011 single by Armin van Buuren
"Youtopia" is a song by Dutch DJ and record producer Armin van Buuren. It features the vocals from American singer Adam Young, who is also the founder of electronica project Owl City. This song was released in the Netherlands by his label Armind as a digital download on 28 November 2011 and as a CD on 13 December 2011. It was released as the sixth single from his fourth studio album Mirage. The song was written by Benno de Goeij, Armin van Buuren and Adam Young.
Composition and recording
"Youtopia" was written by Armin van Buuren, Benno de Goeij and Adam Young, while production was handled by van Buuren and de Goeij. It was recorded at Armada Studios in Amsterdam, and was mastered by Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta at The Lodge in New York.
Upon working together, Young cited van Buuren as an inspiration to his music, which van Buuren was "flattered" by. He spoke with MTV about how the song came together, stating that he sent Young an email, noting how much he appreciated his music. They began communicating and the song was created through exchanges over the internet.
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