VASSY & Afrojack team up for “LOST”

After breaking into the Spotify viral charts in five countries and hitting #4 on Beatport in its first week, "LOST" has now accumulated over 3 million combined streams. Released by Armada Music, Vassy's new single “LOST” is made in collaboration with Dutch star Afrojack and Amsterdam-based producer Oliver Rosa, and may just require all three to clear some space in their respective trophy rooms.

A titanic team-up, brilliant composition and potential chart-breaker in one, “LOST” traverses the pop and dance music realms while remaining emotive and progressive at its core. Catching fire through the warmth of VASSY’s eruptive vocals only to see it’s burning flames kindled by its infectious piano chord stabs and well-crafted builds, “LOST” proves a song the whole world could lose itself in.

In an exclusive interview with fashionado, VASSY talks fashion, personal style, working with Afrojack and what's in her future:

fashionado: We live in a world where Image sometimes is everything. What image are you looking to portray to your fans a one of the leading vocalists in the world today? 

VASSY: I like to stay natural and be myself not trying to Portray any image in particular but one that shows people I’m comfortable in my own skin and proud of who I am and embrace all my qualities as a woman.

fashionado: As your fame and popularity climbs do you feel there is a greater focus on you and your personal style? 

VASSY: Yes. I do sometimes I feel like just being a bit of a tomboy other times I want to put on my Ferragamo stilettos and a fancy dress. It depends on how I feel; I like to just be true to myself and not force anything when it comes to style and fashion.

fashionado: How did the collaboration with you and Afrojack happen and what's the inside scoop on what it took to place? 

VASSY: We met a couple years back on a project and always talked about working on a record together so it was an organic process and this was the right record to work on. He’s cool, talented, easy to work with and he was very supportive.

fashionado: With the success of 'Lost' what is on the burner for you musically for 2018? What projects do you have in the works and will we see you on the MainStage singing 'Lost' during Ultra and Miami Music Week? 

VASSY: I’m working on my solo projects and I do have a couple of collaborations: one with Tiësto and one with Armin van Buuren & so on... Yes, you might see me in Miami :-)

fashionado: The cover of 'Lost' is stunning. When selecting the wardrobe for the cover did someone put it all together for you and if so what was their name, or did you put it together and if so what look did you want it to convey for the fans of your music? 

Yes I had an idea of what I wanted to wear. I wanted to do all black, slick and simple, a little lacy and feminine but strong. I worked with the stylist Madison Dixon based here in Los Angeles, she was so much fun to work with.

fashionado: If you had to pick who would your Top 5 fashion designers in the world? 

VASSY: This is tough!
I love Chanel - bags and make up.
Ferragamo for shoes. 
Ted Baker for (more) bags.
Prada for sunglasses.
Wow Couture for sexy clothing - they make incredible things that works for women with curves.
Express for cool shirts, believe it or not!
Adidas for sporty stuff.

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Armin van Buuren releases new single "Sunny Days" in advance of EDC Las Vegas

ARMIN VAN BUUREN LAUNCHES SUMMER ANTHEM ‘SUNNY DAYS’ (FEAT. JOSH CUMBEE)

AND MUSIC VIDEO

While pop predecessor ‘I Need You’ keeps going strong around the world, Armin van Buuren has already launched the smash single’s follow-up and its official music video. Both ‘Sunny Days’, which features L.A.-based singer-songwriter Josh Cumbee, and the music video, which was shot in Italy, have been released today on Amsterdam-based record label Armada Music.

Radiant, upbeat and more addictive than the caresses of a hot summer sun. Those three things capture the essence of Armin van Buuren’s brand-new single. Representing a piece of summer that never fails to bring a smile to your face, ‘Sunny Days’ features the warm vocals of Josh Cumbee, mesmerizing guitar play and delightful vibes that dance music enthusiasts the world over just have to indulge in. Whereas the song itself was written over the course of a vibrant multi-day studio session in Los Angeles, the music video of ‘Sunny Days’ was shot at a sun-laden sweet spot in Italy.

“Sunny Days” was inspired by summer and all the great things that happen this time of year. So many bright days, warm nights and some of the best dance music festivals take place during these months. I hope all fans will enjoy it as much as Josh and I do!,” Armin says.

‘I Need You’, Armin van Buuren’s collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Fernando Garibay and singer Olaf Blackwood, is the song ‘Sunny Days’ aims to build on. It saw its release on Armada Music at the start of this year and has since racked up more than 25 million streams on Spotify alone, all the while topping the Mediabase Dance Charts for several weeks. It’s up to ‘Sunny Days’ to match or even surpass those brilliant achievements.

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Nick Martin signs to Armada Music and releases “Shackles"

Dance music veteran Nick Martin has signed with Armada Music and has unveiled his newest single “Shackles.”

Martin’s first output on the legendary imprint transports listeners to the heat of summer with rolling synth cascades and delicate percussion accoutrements with newcomer songstress Natalola’s sinuous, sultry vocals tying the feel-good track together.

“I’m very proud of “Shackles”. Every step of the creation of this record has been magical for me as a producer. I’m grateful to be part of the Armada Family and excited to share this song with the world,”Nick Martin 2017

“’Shackles’ is the kind of record that can really get the whole scene buzzing. We strongly believe this track to make a difference in today’s electronic music landscape and are thrilled to find out how big its impact is going to be.” - Maykel Piron, CEO of Armada Music

Nick Martin has been soundtracking your club experiences for two decades. Having DJed along superstars including David Guetta, Alesso, Avicii, Axwell ^ Ingrosso and Hardwell, the Greek music-maker has spun his high-octane brand of beats in the finest clubs across the globe. Emerging on the scene as a turntablist, Nick spent the early days of his career DJing on vinyl, lugging crates of white label promos before finally making the switch to USBs in 2011. Shortly after, Nick began producing music and released his first original work in 2013. In 2014 he got his first international DJ gig at Marquee Las Vegas, while in 2015, he released his first international hit “Red Lion” via Sander van Doorn’s acclaimed Doorn Records. Most recently, Martin teamed up with Australian producer Tigerlily on “Skyline” which has received support from artists such as Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Benny Benassi and Galantis.

2017 is the year the Nick Martin takes it up in gear. In addition to his recent signing with Armada Music - home to Armin van Buuren and many more of the world’s elite dance music talent - Nick is supporting multiple Grammy-nominated superstar dance act The Chainsmokers on their European winter tour.

The Bearded Man imprint on Armada Music represents a brand-new direction for the line-up. This label is for music that’s completely “outside the box”, and the word “genre” doesn’t mean anything here. Any tracks that are world-class will find a home on this sub label, from Electronic Pop to Deep House, Chill Out to Electronic, you name it. Only when he reaches the Billboard #1 spot, will the Bearded Man finally shave his beard...

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Out Now: Andrew Rayel Remix, Armin van Buuren "Embrace"

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Hitting us up with another pounding rendition of 'Embrace' after breathtaking remixes from Lowland and Arty, Andrew Rayel lifts the title track of Armin van Buuren's latest body of work to even greater heights. His take on 'Embrace' is as anthemic as it is smashing, which is exactly what we expected the Moldovan mastermind to deliver. Sure to cause sky-high elation among the global Trance crowd, this is the Andrew Rayel Remix of 'Embrace'!

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Interview: Armin van Buuren

Hours before his closing set at TomorrowWorld 2015, Armin Van Buuren and I got a chance to talk about his music. (Photos by Marc Van Der Aa)

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