Today, two giants of electronic dance music, Armin van Buuren and Gryffin, have officially released their debut collaboration, “What Took You So Long.” Fans have been eagerly awaiting the track since the artists teased their joint studio session on social media last fall.
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Armin van Buuren and Gryffin Release Highly Anticipated Collab ‘What Took You So Long’
Today, two giants of electronic dance music, Armin van Buuren and Gryffin, have officially released their debut collaboration, “What Took You So Long.” Fans have been eagerly awaiting the track since the artists teased their joint studio session on social media last fall.
Click here to listen to Armin van Buuren & Gryffin – What Took You So Long.
While Gryffin has made a name for himself in the crossover and future bass scenes with his previous two albums, his latest work signals a return to his dance music roots. This shift will be fully showcased in his upcoming album, PULSE. Similarly, Armin van Buuren, known as a trance pioneer, has been revisiting the uplifting and high-energy vibes of his early work with his recent album Breathe In. “What Took You So Long” perfectly blends these elements, capturing a significant moment for both artists as they intertwine dance and trance in a powerful way.
On the collaboration, Gryffin shared, “‘What Took You So Long’ came about in a session with Armin, Jake Torrey, Madison Love, and Toby Gad. Armin shared a story about finding the love of his life and wondering why it took so long, and we all felt that idea was incredibly powerful. We dived into the production, embracing the 140-bpm trance world, which paired perfectly with Madison’s vocals. I couldn’t be more excited to share this track with fans.”
Armin van Buuren added, “Collaborating with Gryffin was special because we’re both going back to our musical roots, even though we come from different generations. The lyrics capture the moment I met my wife and knew she was the one, though it took some convincing! This track holds a special place in my heart, and I’m thrilled for the world to hear it.”
With What Took You So Long, both artists celebrate their respective journeys while delivering a track that fuses emotion, energy, and nostalgia.
About Armin van Buuren
Armin van Buuren has long been a global ambassador for electronic music. He currently has nine full-length artist albums to his name — ‘Breathe In’ included — and continues to cultivate a massive worldwide following through his weekly A State of Trance radio show, event series and album series, reaching 40 million listeners from 80 different countries on a weekly basis. Armin van Buuren headlines tens to hundreds of shows per year at leading festivals and venues around the world, including Electric Daisy Carnival (Las Vegas, New York), Ultra Music Festival (Miami), Lollapalooza (Chicago) and Tomorrowland (Belgium) plus residencies on Ibiza and in Las Vegas. Past summer alone, he reconnected with fans through over thirty shows, including the ‘Feel Again’ shows in the Ziggo Dome, Ultra Europe, Tomorrowland, Parookaville, Creamfields, Electric Zoo and his summer residencies at Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa.
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About Gryffin
Since first breaking into the global electronic scene, multi-instrumentalist Gryffin has earned his name as an unforgettable live act, tapping into the sophisticated musicality he honed as a classically trained pianist and longtime guitarist. With a remarkable ability to craft infectious melodies and captivating beats, Gryffin has delighted fans with a steady stream of smash singles, including platinum-certified hits like “Tie Me Down” ft. Elley Duhé. Gryffin’s first full-length debut album, Gravity, swiftly ascended to the #1 position on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Albums chart in 2019, solidifying his standing as a chart-topping powerhouse in the industry.
In 2022, Gryffin made a highly anticipated comeback with his sophomore album, “Alive”. Through his second body of work, Gryffin showcased his versatility as a producer crafting an eclectic, dance-ready assortment of various subgenres, while preserving the emotional depth that resonates with his fans. In his words, it’s a “great combination of artists I’ve wanted to work with for a long time and artists I’ve worked with for years and feel a strong connection with”. Notable contributors to the album include GRAMMY-nominated alt-rock/pop band OneRepublic, Danish electro-pop icon MØ, R&B singer/songwriter Tinashe, and indie-pop phenom Olivia O’Brien.
For 2024, Gryffin is planning to once again redefine the electronic dance music scene with his third album, which he is launching with his biggest collaboration to date “Last of Us” alongside Rita Ora. Labeled his “most inspiring project to-date,” the multi-instrumentalist’s third full body of work, “PULSE”, will dive into a wide variety of dance music sub-genres infused with his signature melodies and anthemic toplines. Fans are in for a world-building ride this year as Gryffin showcases what he has been working on for over a year. He has secured coveted performances at renowned festivals such as Ultra Music Festival and more to be announced. Gryffin also announced the renewal of his Las Vegas residency at Wynn Nightlife.
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