Youtopia

For the 2018 Italian drama film, see Youtopia (film).
Not to be confused with Utopia.
For other uses, see Utopia (disambiguation).

"Youtopia"
Single by Armin van Buuren featuring Adam Young
from the album Mirage
Released28 November 2011
Recorded2010–11
StudioArmada Studios, Amsterdam
GenreElectropop[1]
Length3:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • van Buuren
  • de Goeij
Armin van Buuren singles chronology
"Feels So Good"
(2011) 		"Youtopia"
(2011) 		"Orbion"
(2012)
Adam Young singles chronology
"Angels"
(2011) 		"Youtopia"
(2011) 		"Shooting Star"
(2012)
Music video
"Youtopia" on YouTube

"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.[2] 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.[3]

Upon working together, Young cited van Buuren as an inspiration to his music, which van Buuren was "flattered" by.[4] 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.[1] Van Buuren described the track as "simple yet effective" and a "beautiful, sweet little song."[1]

Four remixes to the song were created and were done by Blake Jarrell, Tocadisco, Michael Woods and ReLocate.[5] Judge Jules featured the song on his DJ set at the Creamfields festival in 2011.[6]

Critical reception

"Youtopia" was met with generally positive reviews. We Rave You described the track as one of the "most unforgettable" songs on Mirage and stated, "its catchy synths and melodies coinciding with Young's charming vocals, this track is quite a delight to hear from beginning to end."[7] News24 said of the song, "it flows as one epic journey rather than 16 separate party starters."[8]

Chart performance

The song debuted at number 88 on the Dutch Single Top 100 chart,[9] before peaking at number 68.[10] The song also reached the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 27.[11] It entered the Dutch Dance Top 30 at number 19,[12] before peaking at number 14.[13] The song reached number 87 on the Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders chart.[14]

Music video

The music video to accompany the release of "Youtopia" was first released onto YouTube on 28 November 2011, through the label of Armada Music. The video also features Adam Young.[15]

Track listing

CD single
No.TitleLength
1."Youtopia" (radio edit)2:52
Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Youtopia"3:59
2."Youtopia" (Blake Jarrell remix)6:09
3."Youtopia" (Tocadisco remix)6:19
4."Youtopia" (Michael Woods remix)7:29
5."Youtopia" (ReLocate remix)8:18
Unreleased version[16]
No.TitleLength
1."Youtopia" (original mix)5:29

Personnel

Credits for "Youtopia" adapted from album's liner notes.[3]

Musicians

Production

Charts

Release history

Release history for "Youtopia"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 28 November 2011 Digital download Armada [2]
Netherlands CD [25]
United States 13 December 2011 Ultra [26]

References

  1. ^ a b c Akshay Bhansali (28 September 2010). "Owl City, Armin Van Buuren Build 'Youtopia' Together". MTV. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Youtopia (feat. Adam Young) - Single by Armin van Buuren". Apple Music. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b Mirage (liner notes). Armin van Buuren. Armada. 2010. ARMA263.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Doug Van Pelt (29 September 2010). "Owl City Collaborates With Armin Van Buuren to Create 'Youtopia'". HM. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Armin Van Buuren feat. Adam Young - Youtopia". arminvanbuuren.com. 28 November 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  6. ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1's Essentials - Creamfields Special". BBC Radio 1. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Armin van Buuren's Youtopia turns 5 years old today". 29 November 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Armin van Buuren - Mirage". News24. 21 December 2010. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Dutch Single Top 100 - 17/12/2011". dutchcharts.nl. 17 December 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Dutch Single Top 100 - 07/01/2012". dutchcharts.nl. 7 January 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  11. ^ "Top 40-lijst van week 52, 2011". Dutch Top 40. 24 December 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  12. ^ "Dutch Dance Top 30 - 03/12/2011". dutchcharts.nl. 3 December 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  13. ^ "Dutch Dance Top 30 - 24/12/2011". dutchcharts.nl. 24 December 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  14. ^ "Ultratip Bubbling Under - 11 February 2012". Ultratip. 11 February 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  15. ^ "Armin van Buuren feat. Adam Young – Youtopia Music Video". 28 November 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  16. ^ "Armin van Buuren – Youtopia at Adam Young's Website (Archive)". 23 June 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  17. ^ "Armin van Buuren feat. Adam Young – Youtopia" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  18. ^ Armin van Buuren featuring Adam Young — Youtopia. TopHit. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  19. ^ "European Hit Radio Top 40". Archived from the original on 21 January 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
  20. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Armin van Buuren feat. Adam Young" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  21. ^ "Armin van Buuren feat. Adam Young – Youtopia" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  22. ^ Top Radio Hits Ukraine Weekly Chart. TopHit. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  23. ^ "Jaarlijsten 2011" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  24. ^ "Jaarlijsten 2012" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  25. ^ Youtopia (CD liner notes). Armin van Buuren. Armada. 2011. ARMD1108.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  26. ^ Youtopia (US CD liner notes). Armin van Buuren. Ultra. 2011. UL 3146.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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