Youtopia Explained

Youtopia
Cover:Youtopia.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Armin van Buuren featuring Adam Young
Album:Mirage
Released:28 November 2011
Recorded:2010–11
Studio:Armada Studios, Amsterdam
Genre:Electropop[1]
Length:3:59
Chronology:Armin van Buuren
Prev Title:Feels So Good
Prev Year:2011
Next Title:Orbion
Next Year:2012

"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. It debuted at number 68 on the Dutch Top 40 and number 137 on the Ultratop 50. This song was written by Benno de Goeij, Armin van Buuren and Adam Young.

Composition

Van Buuren spoke about how the song came together.[1]

The song was created through exchanges over the internet. Van Buuren described the track as "simple yet effective" and a "beautiful, sweet little song."[1]

Critical reception

"Youtopia" was met with generally positive reviews. We Rave You stated, "its catchy synths and melodies coinciding with Young’s charming vocals, this track is quite a delight to hear from beginning to end."[3]

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.[4] The video also features Adam Young.

Track listing

  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
  1. "Youtopia" (Radio edit) – 2:52
  1. "Youtopia" (Original Mix)[5] – 5:29

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2011–12)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Lithuania (European Hit Radio)[6] 39

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Youtopia"
Chart (2011)Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7] 182
Chart (2012)Position
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] 178

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Various28 November 2011Digital downloadArmada
NetherlandsCD
United States13 December 2011

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Owl City, Armin Van Buuren Build 'Youtopia' Together. https://web.archive.org/web/20230324220350/https://www.mtv.com/news/jfe5kw/owl-city-armin-van-buuren-build-youtopia-together. dead. 24 March 2023. MTV. Akshay Bhansali. 28 September 2010. 24 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Youtopia (feat. Adam Young) - Single by Armin van Buuren. Apple Music. 24 March 2023.
  3. Web site: Armin van Buuren's Youtopia turns 5 years old today. 29 November 2011. 24 March 2023.
  4. Web site: Armin van Buuren feat. Adam Young – Youtopia music video. 28 November 2011. 24 March 2023.
  5. Web site: Armin van Buuren – Youtopia at Adam Young's Website (Archive). 23 June 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110623093915/http://ayoungmusic.com:80/music.php. 5 February 2022. 23 June 2011.
  6. Web site: European Hit Radio Top 40. https://web.archive.org/web/20120121100958/http://www.europeanhitradio.lt/charts/european-hit-radio-top-40. 21 January 2012. 24 March 2023.
  7. Web site: Jaarlijsten 2011. nl. Dutch Top 40. April 20, 2023.
  8. Web site: Jaarlijsten 2012. nl. Dutch Top 40. March 17, 2023.

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