When Armin van Buuren puts his name on a remix, expectations are calibrated accordingly. His rework of Kesha’s “DELUSIONAL” delivers on those expectations while revealing something interesting about where the trance titan’s head is at creatively. This isn’t the euphoric, arms-wide Armin of a decade ago – there’s an edge here, a willingness to play in darker sonic territory.
The remix retains Kesha’s vocal attitude while wrapping it in a production that pulses with club-ready intensity. Armin finds the sweet spot between accessibility and dancefloor functionality, crafting something that pop audiences can connect with while DJs can deploy with confidence at peak hour.
Van Buuren’s longevity in electronic music is almost unparalleled, and remixes like this explain why. Rather than retreating into nostalgia, he continues to adapt, absorb, and evolve. “DELUSIONAL” is proof that relevance isn’t about chasing trends – it’s about knowing when and how to meet the moment.
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