Youtopia

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"So I just sent him an e-mail saying, 'Hey man I'm a big fan of your work, and I'm so proud that you mentioned me on your Wikipedia.' And he got back to us and we started talking and we made a track 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

"Youtopia"
Youtopia.jpg
Single by Armin van Buuren featuring Adam Young
from the album Mirage
Released28 November 2011
Recorded2010–11
Studio Armada Studios, Amsterdam
Genre Electropop [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
"Lonely Lullaby"
(2011)		"Youtopia"
(2011)		"Shooting Star"
(2012)

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
Various28 November 2011 [2] Digital download Armada
Netherlands CD
United States13 December 2011

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