What is Armin Van Buuren's Net Worth?
Armin Van Buuren has a net worth of $55 million. He is a renowned Dutch DJ and record producer, celebrated as one of the top modern DJs by "DJ Mag" on several occasions. Notably, he is one of the few electronic artists ever nominated for a Grammy Award.
Early Life
Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniel van Buuren was born on December 25, 1976, in Leiden, Netherlands, and grew up in Koudekerk aan den Rijn. His interest in music began at a young age, particularly inspired by French electronic music. Influences included French artist Jean-Michel Jarre and Dutch DJ Remixer Ben Liebrand.
In 1995, van Buuren completed his high school education at Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and enrolled at Leiden University to study law. During his university years, he started working as a DJ in local clubs, including multiple weekly sets at Club Nexus.
Career
Van Buuren's career took off after he gained experience and popularity at Club Nexus. In 1996, he released "EP" and "Push" on Timeless Records, followed by his breakthrough track "Blue Fear" in 1997. His 1999 track "Communicator" became popular in Ibiza and the UK, reaching No. 18 on the UK Singles Chart in 2000.
In 1999, van Buuren founded his label, Armind, with United Recordings, and in 2000, he began his own compilation series featuring progressive house and vocal trance. His first album, "A State of Trance," was a success, including collaborations with Tiesto and Ferry Corsten. His track "Out of the Blue" with Corsten reached Gold status.
Subsequent albums "Basic Instinct," "In Motion," and "Transparance" followed between 2000 and 2002. During 2002 and 2003, he embarked on a global tour with DJ Seth Alan Fannin, performing to massive crowds worldwide. By October 2002, "DJ Mag" had ranked van Buuren as the #5 DJ in the world.
Van Buuren's fame was further augmented by his radio program "A State of Trance," which premiered in March 2001 on ID&T Radio. The two-hour weekly show featured the latest in trance music and has since moved to various other stations like Fresh FM, SLAM!FM, and continues on Radio 538, XM Satellite Radio, and DI.FM.
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In 2002, van Buuren marked the 100th episode of "A State of Trance" by releasing his debut studio album "76," specifically 76 minutes long with 13 tracks. In 2005, he released his second studio album "Shivers," featuring collaborations with artists like Nadia Ali, Justine Suissa, and Gabriel & Dresden. By 2006, "DJ Mag" ranked him the world's No. 2 DJ.
"DJ Mag" declared van Buuren the top DJ in the world in 2007. He won the "Buma Cultuur Pop Award," a prestigious Dutch music award, in January 2008. That year he released his third studio album "Imagine," which debuted at No. 1 on the Dutch Albums Chart. The album's single "In and Out of Love" has garnered over 240 million views on YouTube, reinforcing his top DJ status that year.
In 2010, van Buuren received the Golden Harp Award for his contribution to Dutch music. Celebrating the 450th episode of "A State of Trance," he performed at five large-scale shows across Europe and North America and released his fourth studio album "Mirage" in September. He won the Most Popular International DJ award by the Golden Gnomes in October.
Van Buuren has commemorated every milestone of "A State of Trance" with major performances and festivals. He continued his album releases with his fifth and sixth studio albums in 2013 and 2015. His single "This is What It Feels Like" earned him a Grammy nomination, making him one of the few electronic artists to achieve this honor.
Personal Life
Van Buuren paused his law studies as his music career flourished but returned to complete his degree in 2003. In 2009, he married Erika van Thiel, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Fenna, in July 2011. In 2013, just before his headline performance at the Tomorrowland festival, he joyfully announced the birth of his son, Remy.
In 2018, van Buuren explored his genealogy on the Dutch version of "Who Do You Think You Are," revealing more about his family history to his fans.
