Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is a wrap until next year. However, we’re exhilarated at the memories that a wild week of music can provide. We don’t have to rely on remembering, though, as one of this year’s most explosive B2Bs is now available on YouTube. That’s right, Trance giant Armin van Buuren met up with the ‘5 Minutes of Acid’ queen herself KI/KI for this year’s II=I (Two is One) set. The show took place during ADE’s biggest night, the AMF Festival. The event drew 40,000 attendees for a wild night. It featured headliners such as Sara Landry, John Summit, Miss Monique, Hardwell, Sub Zero Project, and Oliver Heldens.
Van Buuren and KI/KI join the line of incredible performers that took (II=I) to new heights. Past duos include Armin & Hardwell, Timmy Trumpet & W&W, and Nicky Romero & Afrojack.
Armin van Buuren B2B KI/KI (II=I)
Today, the special II=I (Two Is One) set went live, a unique AMF moment. In this event, two artists from different worlds join forces on stage. This year, it was Armin van Buuren b2b KI/KI, who also created this year’s AMF anthem ‘Put Your Bassline.’
The A State of Trance creator merged energies with the SLASH label lead for an unstoppable set. Furthermore, more sets will become available in the upcoming days.
About AMF
Coinciding every year with ADE, Amsterdam Music Festival is one of the biggest nights of the music week. Located in the Johan Cruijff Arena, the festival is widely known for bringing some of the biggest electronic artists at the time for a massive event. Moreover, the event selects a special duo of candidates. They perform together with the special Two is one set (II=I).
Armin van Buuren
The Trance legend van Buuren has achieved incredible mainstream success. This includes being voted the No. 1 DJ in the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 poll five times, a record at the time (including four consecutive wins). This sustained success led to him being named an Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau by the Queen of the Netherlands in 2011. This recognized his impact on Dutch culture.
His most enduring legacy is arguably his weekly radio show, “A State of Trance.” Launched in 2001, ASOT has run for over a thousand episodes. It commands a global audience of over 40 million listeners across 84 countries, making it one of the most widely listened-to electronic music programs in the world. The show is the epicenter of the trance community, promoting both established and rising artists within the genre. The ASOT brand has also grown into massive global events and compilations.
KI/KI
Originally from Amsterdam, KI/KI built her career from the ground up. She started as a resident DJ at the queer stronghold Spielraum in 2018. She has since rapidly ascended to global prominence. Moreover, her impeccable selection, raw mixing style, and ability to craft long, immersive “5 Hours” sets bring a sense of fun and joy back to serious club music. In 2022, she established her own label, slash:. It focuses on unifying both overlooked classics and the work of emerging, like-minded producers. She was named a Spotify Global Equal Ambassador and made history. Furthermore, she became the first woman to win the Dutch Edisons Pop Award in her category.